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2025 Buick Enclave towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
5,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,000 lb
Margin
1,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

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%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 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
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,000 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 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 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 5,000 lb: Preferred AWD, $45,100.

2025 Buick Enclave tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Preferred AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/A4,537 lb to 4,733 lb$45,100
Sport Touring AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/A4,537 lb to 4,733 lb$47,600
Avenir AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/A4,537 lb to 4,733 lb$58,200
Preferred FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb to 5,000 lb6,173 lb4,537 lb to 4,733 lb$45,100
Sport Touring FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb to 5,000 lb6,173 lb4,537 lb to 4,733 lb$47,600
Avenir FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb to 5,000 lb6,173 lb4,537 lb to 4,733 lb$58,200

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

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Buick Enclave (this car)5,000 lbPreferred AWD$45,100
Audi Q54,400 lb40 TFSI Premium AWD$45,400
VinFast VF83,968 lbEco AWD$46,000
Tesla Model Y3,500 lbLong Range RWD$44,990
Acura RDX1,500 lbSH-AWD$44,700
Cadillac XT51,000 lbLuxury FWD$44,295

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