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2021 Buick Encore GX towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 800 lb
Margin
200 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
26% of 3,025 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-23 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 800 lbRating: 1,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 800 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
1,000 lb
80% of the rating
800 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbNo
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbNo
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 1,000 lb: Preferred FWD, $24,200.

2021 Buick Encore GX tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Preferred FWD1.2L 3cylFWD1,000 lb3,025 lb$24,200
Select FWD1.2L 3cylFWD1,000 lb3,039 lb$25,800
Preferred AWDN/AAWD1,000 lbN/A$26,200
Select AWDN/AAWD1,000 lbN/A$27,800
Essence FWD1.2L 3cylFWD1,000 lb3,055 lb$28,600
Essence AWDN/AAWD1,000 lbN/A$30,600

Max rating by year

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Highest rating each year, 2020 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2020 to 2026: 1,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Compass2,000 lbSport 4WD$25,995
Kia Sportage1,653 lbLX AWD$25,590
Chevrolet Equinox1,500 lbL FWD$23,800
Subaru Forester1,500 lbAWD$24,795
Buick Encore GX (this car)1,000 lbPreferred FWD$24,200
Hyundai Tucson1,000 lbSE AWD$25,100
Nissan Rogue Sport1,000 lbS AWD$25,560

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked