2027 Buick Enclave towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000 lb
- Cheapest at max
- Preferred FWD
- 2.5L 4cyl
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
Top 44% of 79 SUVs (2027).
Trailer check
Yes. Under the rating, but over 85% of curb weight.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Room left
- 1,000 lb (20% of the rating)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
- 88% of 4,537 lb
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
What it can pull
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 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: Preferred FWD, $46,900.
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| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,537 lb | $46,900 |
| Preferred AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,733 lb | $46,900 |
| Sport Touring FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,537 lb | $50,400 |
| Sport Touring AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,733 lb | $50,400 |
| Avenir FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,537 lb | $63,300 |
| Avenir AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,733 lb | $63,300 to $65,300 |
Highest rating by year
- 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
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Enclave (this car) | 5,000 lb | Preferred FWD | $46,900 |
| Honda Passport | 5,000 lb | RTL AWD | $45,195 |
| Genesis GV60 | 2,000 lb | 19" RWD | $46,250 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 1,500 lb | LT RWD | $44,700 |
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.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ