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2021 Buick Enclave towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,200 lb
Margin
300 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
28% of 4,359 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 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
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
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 1,500 lb: Preferred FWD, $40,300.

2021 Buick Enclave tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Preferred FWD3.6L 6cylFWD1,500 lb4,359 lb$40,300
Essence FWD3.6L 6cylFWD1,500 lb4,359 lb$42,300
Essence AWD3.6LAWD1,500 lb4,568 lb$44,300
Premium FWD3.6LFWD1,500 lb4,398 lb$48,400
Premium AWD3.6L 6cylAWD1,500 lb4,614 lb$50,600
Avenir FWD3.6LFWD1,500 lb4,361 lb to 4,469 lb$54,100
Avenir AWD3.6L 6cylAWD1,500 lb4,685 lb$56,300

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002009201220152018202120252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2012: 4,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2015: 2,000 lb to 4,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 4,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 1,500 lb to 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Land Rover Discovery Sport4,409 lbS AWD$41,900
Jaguar E PACE3,968 lbP250 AWD$40,995
Tesla Model Y3,500 lbStandard Range RWD$39,990
Volvo XC603,500 lbT5 FWD Momentum$41,700
Volkswagen ID.42,200 lbPro RWD$39,995
Buick Enclave (this car)1,500 lbPreferred FWD$40,300
Acura RDX1,500 lbFWD$38,400

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