2026 Hyundai SUVs Ranked by Camper Towing Capacity in Alberta
2026 Hyundai SUVs Ranked by Camper Towing Capacity in Alberta
Posted on June 30, 2026
The camper you tow sets the bar for the SUV you need. A small teardrop trailer asks far less of a vehicle than a family travel trailer, and matching the two is the difference between an easy haul and a stressful one. The 2026 Hyundai SUV lineup gives campers a clear range of towing ratings to choose from.
This ranking sorts the towing-rated Hyundai SUVs from the highest capacity down, then points each one toward the kind of camper it suits. Every figure comes from Hyundai’s published specifications, rated with trailer brakes.
Hyundai SUVs Ranked by Maximum Towing Capacity
The gasoline Palisade and the all-wheel-drive IONIQ 9 share the top spot, while the hybrid models anchor the lighter end of the range.
| Rank | Model | Max Towing (with trailer brakes) |
| 1 | Palisade (V6) | 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) |
| 1 | IONIQ 9 (AWD) | 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) |
| 3 | Palisade Hybrid | 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) |
| 4 | Tucson (Gasoline) | 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) |
| 5 | IONIQ 5 | 2,698 lbs (1,224 kg) |
| 6 | Santa Fe Hybrid | 2,000 lbs (907 kg) |
| 6 | Tucson Hybrid | 2,000 lbs (907 kg) |
The two leaders pull up to 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg), enough headroom for a mid-size travel trailer. The Palisade Hybrid follows at 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg), giving hybrid drivers a strong tow rating for a larger camper.
Pairing Towing Numbers with Camper Trailers
A tow rating only helps once you line it up against the loaded weight of your trailer. Camper weights climb quickly once you add water, propane, and gear, so leave yourself a margin.
- For a mid-size travel trailer, the Palisade and IONIQ 9 at 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) give you room to load up and still tow comfortably.
- For a compact hard-side trailer or a small camper, the Tucson at 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) or the Palisade Hybrid at 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) fit the bill.
- For a teardrop trailer or a lightweight pop-up, the Santa Fe Hybrid and Tucson Hybrid at 2,000 lbs (907 kg) handle the load while sipping fuel.
Which Hyundai SUV Should Pull Your Camper
Start with the dry weight of your camper, then add roughly the weight of the water and gear you carry. Aim to keep that loaded total well under the SUV’s rating rather than right at the limit, which gives you steadier handling on long grades and in wind.
If you tow a full travel trailer, the Palisade and IONIQ 9 give you the most capability and the three-row seating to bring the family along. The Palisade Hybrid suits drivers who want a 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) rating with the efficiency of a hybrid powertrain on the highway run between trips.
The gasoline Tucson is a practical match for a compact camper at 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg), while the IONIQ 5 gives electric drivers a 2,698 lbs (1,224 kg) rating for lighter trailers. If your camper is small and fuel economy ranks high on your list, the Santa Fe Hybrid and Tucson Hybrid each tow up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg), a sensible pairing for a teardrop or a small utility trailer.
The right answer comes down to one honest measurement: the loaded weight of your camper. Once you know that, the ranking above tells you exactly which Hyundai SUVs have the capacity to spare.
Two other numbers are worth checking alongside the tow rating. Tongue weight, the downward force the trailer puts on the hitch, should stay within the SUV’s limit, and the combined weight of passengers and cargo eats into what you can safely pull. Reading those figures together gives you a clearer picture than the headline tow number on its own.
Talk Towing with Sherwood Park Hyundai
Knowing your trailer weight is the first step; matching it to the right hitch and SUV is the next. Visit Sherwood Park Hyundai in Sherwood Park to go over your camper’s numbers with the team and find the model that tows it with confidence.