Weight limits
- The gross trailer weight must never exceed the TWR described below.
Without towing package
1500 lb. (680 kg)
With towing package
3500 lb. (1590 kg)
- The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR described below.
Without towing package
Vehicles without Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system: 6110 lb. (2770 kg)
Vehicles with Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system: 6205 lb. (2815 kg)
With towing package
8205 lb. (3725 kg)
- The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indicated on the Certification Regulation Label.
- The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR indicated on the Certification Regulation Label.

- If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service brakes are required.
- Vehicles with towing package: If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device with sufficient capacity is required.
GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the limits.
■ GCWR*
Without towing package
Vehicles without Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system: 6110 lb. (2770 kg)
Vehicles with Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system: 6205 lb. (2815 kg)
With towing package
8205 lb. (3725 kg)
*: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE International per SAE J2807.
■ TWR*
Without towing package
1500 lb. (680 kg)
With towing package
3500 lb. (1590 kg)
*: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE International per SAE J2807.
■ Unbraked TWR*
1000 lb. (450 kg)
*: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE International per SAE J2807.
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