2025 GMC Acadia towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- Elevation FWD, 2.5L.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Top 34% of 159 SUVs (2025).
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
- 89% of 4,502 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| 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 5,000 lb: Elevation FWD, $43,000.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 1,671 lb | 6,173 lb | 4,502 lb | $43,000 |
| Elevation AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,502 lb | $45,000 |
| AT4 AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 6,393 lb | 4,502 lb to 4,696 lb | $51,400 |
| Denali FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 1,671 lb | 6,173 lb | 4,502 lb | $54,100 |
| Denali AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,502 lb | $56,100 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2018: 5,200 lb to 4,000 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 4,000 lb to 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Acadia (this car) | 5,000 lb | Elevation FWD | $43,000 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 5,000 lb | LT FWD | $40,700 |
| BMW X2 | 3,968 lb | xDrive28i AWD | $42,850 |
| INFINITI QX50 | 3,000 lb | PURE AWD | $43,000 |
| Kia EV6 | 2,700 lb | Light RWD | $42,900 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree