Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    guides

    adventureguide

    evguide

    familyguide

    tradieguide

    urbanguide

    0 Logout

    Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    On my 2015 Mitsubishi Challenger PC, why is the tow rating 2500kg while the plate on the tow bar says 3000kg?

    On my 2015 Mitsubishi Challenger PC, why is the tow rating 2500kg while the plate on the tow bar says 3000kg?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    22 February 2022
    David Morley

    There seems to be a bit of confusion around what this model can and can not tow. Plenty of info sources have published a legal towing limit of 2500kg for some versions of this car. But Mitsubishi checked for me and told me that since the 2011 model-year, all Challengers have been legally able to tow 3000kg. Prior to that (MY2010 and earlier) the limit was 2500kg. That’s why your tow-bar is stamped with a 3000kg limit.

    The other possibility, says Mitsubishi, is that your car is a private import from another market and may not match Australian-delivered cars spec for spec. Also, if your tow-bar is not a genuine accessory one, it could itself be rated to 3000kg, even if the car it gets fitted to is not. The other problem, or course, might be a roadside chat with a police officer who has read the incorrect specifications for this model (as you have) and has decided you’re towing too much.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
    Latest Problems
    See all problems
    Related cars for sale on CarsGuide
    View all related cars for sale

    Comments

    Have a new question for the CarsGuide team?
    More than 9,000 questions asked and answered.
    Ask now