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2026 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
85% of 4,733 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 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 FWD, $46,400.

2026 Buick Enclave tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Preferred FWD2.5L 4cylFWD5,000 lb1,440 lb6,173 lb4,733 lb$46,400
Preferred AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,733 lb$46,400
Sport Touring FWD2.5L 4cylFWD5,000 lb1,440 lb6,173 lb4,733 lb$49,900
Sport Touring AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,733 lb$49,900
Avenir FWD2.5L 4cylFWD5,000 lb1,440 lb6,173 lb4,733 lb$60,000
Avenir AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,733 lb$60,000

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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Buick Enclave (this car)5,000 lbPreferred FWD$46,400
Toyota Highlander5,000 lbXLE AWD$46,270
Toyota bZ Woodland3,500 lbAWD$45,300
Volkswagen ID.42,700 lbPro AWD$48,995
Lexus NX2,000 lbNX 350h FWD$45,175
Acura RDX1,500 lbSH-AWD$45,100

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