Skip to content
GizmoDriver

2021 Buick Envision towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

Pick another car

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
33% of 3,692 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 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, $31,800.

2021 Buick Envision tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Preferred FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,692 lb$31,800
Preferred AWD2.0LAWD1,500 lb3,864 lb$33,600
Essence FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,732 lb$36,000
Essence AWD2.0LAWD1,500 lb3,904 lb$37,800
Avenir FWD2.0LFWD1,500 lb3,759 lb$40,400
Avenir AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb3,932 lb$42,200
FWD 4dr2.0LFWD1,500 lb3,759 lbN/A

Max rating by year

05001,0001,500201620182020202220242026
Highest rating each year, 2016 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2016 to 2026: 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Honda Pilot5,000 lbTouring AWD$45,220
Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbSE FWD$32,675
Kia Telluride5,000 lbLX FWD$32,190
Subaru Ascent5,000 lbPremium AWD$34,795
Volkswagen Atlas5,000 lbS 4Motion AWD$33,445
Buick Envision (this car)1,500 lbPreferred FWD$31,800

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