What Are Acura SUVs Rated to Tow?

When you think of an Acura, what comes to mind? Probably a luxury machine with the latest technology for safety and comfort. While it’s true that Acura places a heavy focus on technology, luxury, and innovation, you’ll be surprised by how capable the brand’s SUV lineup can be. We cover how much each Acura SUV can tow.

How Much Does the Acura MDX Tow?

The Acura MDX is one of Acura’s most popular SUVs, and for good reason. It’s loaded with technology and backs it up with great performance. While front wheel drive models can tow up to 3,500 pounds, there is also an all-wheel drive model that can tow up to 5,000 pounds. This applies to most Acura MDX models since its release, but we give you a breakdown of MDX towing capacity by year below:
  • 2016: 3,500 lbs
  • 2017: 3,500 lbs
  • 2018: 3,500 lbs
  • 2019: 3,500 lbs
  • 2020: 5,000 lbs
  • 2021: 5,000 lbs
  • 2022: 5,000 lbs
  • 2023: 5,000 lbs
  • 2024: 5,000 lbs
What makes the Acura MDX an even better towing machine is that you can opt for towing packages on newer models. These packages offer ball hitches in various sizes, receiver hitches, and anything else you might need to start towing.

How Much Does the Acura RDX Tow?

The Acura RDX is a great SUV that’s been in Acura’s stable for a long time. While it fluctuated in towing capacity over the years, the 2024 Acura RDX is loaded with a powerful motor that makes up to 272 horsepower and 280 ft-lbs of torque. With this setup, you can tow at least 1,500 pounds with an Acura RDX. That said, you can expect just about every Acura RDX model, all the way back to 2006, to tow at least 1,500 pounds. All-wheel drive options, towing accessories, Agile Handling Assist, and other features also make the Acura RDX a capable towing machine. While it may not tow as much as the MDX and ZDX, it can still handle most light towing jobs.

How Much Does the Acura ZDX Tow?

Acura also has an electric SUV, the ZDX, which can also help you out with all your towing needs. While it’s not the Acura SUV with the most towing capacity, if you prefer an all-electric vehicle but still want to take your bait down to the nearest ramp, you can’t go wrong with the ZDX. It has a motor that produces at least 342 horsepower and 325 ft-lbs of torque, which is more than enough to tow up to 3,500 pounds.

See How Much Acura SUVs Can Tow at Acura of Overland Park

We know it’s hard to believe that a luxury SUV can tow upwards of 5,000 pounds, but we’re dead serious. Don’t believe us? Come on down to Acura of Overland Park and see for yourself how much Acura SUVs can tow.