2022 Buick Envision towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,500lb
- Preferred FWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 1,500 lb.
- Rank 126 of 143 SUVs (2022).
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.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,200 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,200 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 1,500 lb: Preferred FWD, $31,500.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,500 lb | 3,692 lb | $31,500 |
| Preferred AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 1,500 lb | 3,864 lb | $33,300 |
| Essence FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,500 lb | 3,732 lb | $35,600 |
| Essence AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 1,500 lb | 3,904 lb | $37,400 |
| Avenir FWD | 2.0L | FWD | 1,500 lb | 3,759 lb | $39,850 |
| Avenir AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 3,932 lb | $41,650 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2016 to 2026: 1,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Ascent | 5,000 lb | AWD | $32,795 |
| Ford Bronco | 3,500 lb | 4WD | $31,300 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 3,500 lb | Unlimited Sport 4WD | $34,045 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 2,000 lb | Altitude FWD | $29,995 |
| Buick Envision (this car) | 1,500 lb | Preferred FWD | $31,500 |
| Nissan Murano | 1,500 lb | FWD S | $33,310 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree