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2020 GMC Acadia towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 3,200 lb
Margin
800 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
74% of 4,306 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,200 lbRating: 4,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,200 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
4,000 lb
80% of the rating
3,200 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 3,200 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,200 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 4,000 lb: SLE AWD, $36,200.

2020 GMC Acadia tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
SLE AWD2.0LAWD4,000 lb4,306 lb$36,200
Denali AWD3.6L 6cylAWD4,000 lb4,390 lb$48,300
AT4 AWD3.6L 6cylAWD4,000 lb4,306 lb$41,300 to $42,200
SLT AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,000 lb4,234 lb$40,800 to $41,700
SL FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,923 lb$29,800
SLE FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,923 lb$33,800
Denali FWD3.6LFWD1,000 lb3,923 lb$46,300
SLT FWD2.0LFWD1,000 lb3,923 lb$38,800 to $39,700

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2018: 5,200 lb to 4,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 4,000 lb to 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Dodge Durango8,700 lbSRT AWD$62,995
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT Cloth FWD$35,400
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport5,000 lbSE w/Technology FWD$35,945
Chevrolet Blazer4,500 lbRS FWD$40,500
GMC Acadia (this car)4,000 lbSLE AWD$36,200
Ford Edge3,500 lbST AWD$43,265

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked