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2027 GMC Acadia towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000 lb

Cheapest at max
Elevation FWD
2.5L
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb

Top 44% of 79 SUVs (2027).

Trailer check

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

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%)
Curb weight not listed

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.

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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: only the lighter end fits. Grey: too heavy.

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
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: Elevation FWD, $43,600.

Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate

2027 GMC Acadia tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingMSRP
Elevation FWD2.5LFWD5,000 lb$43,600
Elevation AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lb$45,900
AT4 AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lb$52,400
Denali FWD2.5LFWD5,000 lb$58,900
Denali AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lb$60,900
Denali Ultimate FWD2.5LFWD5,000 lb$63,400
Denali Ultimate AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lb$65,400

Highest rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0002009201220152018202120242027
Highest rated trim in our data, 2009 to 2027. Pounds. Years with ratings for under half the trims are left out.
  • Changed in 2018: 5,200 lb to 4,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 4,000 lb to 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2027 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
GMC Acadia (this car)5,000 lbElevation FWD$43,600
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT FWD$41,100
BMW X13,000 lbxDrive28i AWD$43,200
Audi Q31,500 lbS line quattro$44,400
Buick Envision1,500 lbSport Touring AWD$43,800
Chevrolet Blazer EV1,500 lbLT 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.

How values are checked