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Towing capacity & GVWR

Mitsubishi Outlander III2012 – 20218 trims rated
2 sources citedLast reviewed 2026-05-27

Verified against the Mitsubishi Outlander (GF) Owner's Manual

Verified · EU type-approval masses5 datapoints

MassValueProvenance
Maximum mass of combination (vehicle + trailer)3,890 kgVerified[2]
Permissible maximum laden mass2,310 kgVerified[2]
Mass in running order (EU type-approval)1,885 kgVerified[2]
Towing capacity — braked trailer1,500 kgVerified[2]
Towing capacity — unbraked trailer750 kgVerified[2]

Headline capacity (across all trims)

Max braked trailer
2,000kg
4,409 lb
Max unbraked trailer
750kg
1,653 lb

Per-trim ratings 8 trims

Catalogue data — legacy, not yet cross-checked against a primary document
TrimCurb weightGVWRTrailer (braked)Trailer (unbraked)Provenance
2.0 MIVEC (200 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid 4WD1810 kg · 3990 lb2310 kg · 5093 lb—750 kg · 1653 lbLegacy — unverified
2.2 (150 Hp) 4WD1590 kg · 3505 lb—2000 kg · 4409 lb750 kg · 1653 lbLegacy — unverified
2.2 (150 Hp) 4WD Automatic1610 kg · 3549 lb—2000 kg · 4409 lb750 kg · 1653 lbLegacy — unverified
2.0 MIVEC (150 Hp) 2WD1380 kg · 3042 lb—1600 kg · 3527 lb750 kg · 1653 lbLegacy — unverified
2.0 MIVEC (150 Hp) 2WD Automatic1515 kg · 3340 lb—1600 kg · 3527 lb750 kg · 1653 lbLegacy — unverified
2.4 MIVEC (166 Hp) AWD CVT1570 kg · 3461 lb2175 kg · 4795 lb1600 kg · 3527 lb750 kg · 1653 lbLegacy — unverified
2.4 MIVEC (166 Hp) CVT1485 kg · 3274 lb2175 kg · 4795 lb1600 kg · 3527 lb750 kg · 1653 lbLegacy — unverified
3.0 MIVEC V6 (224 Hp) AWD Automatic1620 kg · 3571 lb2270 kg · 5004 lb1600 kg · 3527 lb750 kg · 1653 lbLegacy — unverified

Frequently asked

What is the towing capacity of the Mitsubishi Outlander III?
Manufacturer-rated braked-trailer towing capacity on the Outlander III (2012 – 2021) peaks at 2000 kg · 4409 lb, depending on trim and tow-package option. Unbraked trailer capacity is rated up to 750 kg · 1653 lb.
Braked vs unbraked — what's the difference?
A braked trailer has its own service brake system (electric or hydraulic, actuated from the tow vehicle). It can be heavier because braking effort is shared. An unbraked trailer relies entirely on the tow vehicle's brakes — the rated capacity is much lower (typically 750 kg in EU, ~1,000 lb in US convention). Mixing the two ratings is a common mistake.
What is GVWR and how does it relate to payload?
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum total weight of the vehicle including passengers, cargo, fuel, and the tongue load of any trailer. Payload = GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate manufacturer rating, but the GVWR limit still applies once you load the tongue.
What is the EU type-approval mass of the Mitsubishi Outlander III?
Mass in running order (EU type-approval, CoC §13) is 1885 kg, verified directly against RDW open registration data.

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Sources

  1. Mitsubishi Outlander (GF) Owner's ManualOEM owner's-manual portalRetrieved 2026-05-27
  2. RDW Open Data (CC0) — EU type-approval e1*2001/116*0406*18Official registerDutch vehicle register (RDW) open data — registration + fuel + EU type-approval (TGK); CC0. Outlander PHEV (GG2W): type-level identity, dimensions, masses, emissions (NEDC), engine (2.0 4B11 petrol + twin electric motors, OVC-HEV).Retrieved 2026-11-08