2025 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity

If you’re searching for an easy driving all-around performing SUV, the GMC Acadia is an excellent choice. The Acadia was introduced into GMC’s lineup in 2007 and is still made today. But what is the towing capacity of a 2025 GMC Acadia?

The 2025 GMC Acadia has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.

The 2025 GMC Acadia tow capacity can vary based on a few different factors such as engine size, drivetrain, trim level, and others which we’ll cover in this guide.

How Much Can The 2025 GMC Acadia Tow?

The 2025 GMC Acadia has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.

The 2025 GMC Acadia tow capacity is affected by other factors like engine type, drivetrain, the weight of cargo and passengers, and whether your vehicle has a towing package equipped or not.

You can always reach out to your local GMC dealership for details to confirm how much your Acadia can tow.

You can check out our guide to GMC Acadia towing capacity by year if you’re looking at a different model year’s max capacity or if you want to compare different years of this vehicle.

You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.

2025 Acadia Towing Capacity By Trim Level

There are many trim levels for the 2025 Acadia. Some engines and features are not available on certain configurations, so they can each have different max towing limits.

Here’s the max tow capacity broken down for each package on the 2025 GMC Acadia:

2025 GMC Acadia Trim LevelTowing Capacity
2025 GMC Acadia Elevation5,000 pounds / 2,268 kg
2025 GMC Acadia AT45,000 pounds / 2,268 kg
2025 GMC Acadia Denali5,000 pounds / 2,268 kg
2025 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity by Trim Level Chart

Towing Capacity By Engine Size & Drivetrain

2025 GMC Acadia Engine Towing Specs

There is one engine option for the 2025 Acadia, which is a 2.5L Turbocharged 4-cylinder DOHC SIDI engine with VVT that produces 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque.

2025 GMC Acadia 2.5L Turbo 4 Cylinder Engine Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2025 GMC Acadia Drivetrain Towing Specs

The 2025 GMC Acadia comes standard with front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive optional on most trims.

2025 GMC Acadia FWD Tow Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2025 GMC Acadia AWD Tow Capacity: 5,000 pounds

Note that these are the max towing limits for each 2025 GMC Acadia engine. Your GMC Acadia may have a lower towing capacity based on the drivetrain, axle ratio, and if your vehicle has a towing package installed.

2025 GMC Acadia Payload Capacity

The maximum payload capacity of the 2025 GMC Acadia is 1,846 pounds.

This means that the 2025 Acadia can carry up to 1,846 pounds worth of passenger and cargo weight in the vehicle, which makes it great for road trips and hauling heavier items.

Note that the max payload capacity of your 2025 Acadia will vary based on factors like the engine type, drivetrain and whether or not a towing package that includes other features like an engine oil cooler or transmission oil cooler is installed.

You can always contact your local dealership for extra details if you’re unsure of your vehicle’s payload capability.

2025 GMC Acadia Tow Package

GMC offers a standard factory-installed towing package for the Acadia called the Trailering Package (option code V92).

The 2025 Acadia V92 Trailering Package includes a heavy-duty cooling system, Hitch View, Hitch Guidance, a 220 amp alternator, factory-installed class 3 trailer hitch, and a 7-pin wiring harness.

There are some additional towing and tow technology features included with the 2025 Acadia:

  • HD Surround Vision (standard on all trims)
  • StabiliTrak stability control system with Traction Control (standard on all trims)

We definitely recommend getting the towing package if you plan on towing anything with your 2025 Acadia.

Note that most trailer hitches provided by GMC have a 2″ receiver, but you’ll want to double check the receiver hitch opening size to make sure any accessories like trailer ball mounts fit the hitch, since the 2025 Acadia does not come with it’s own ball.

gmc acadia towing a travel trailer
The 2025 GMC Acadia can tow up to 5,000 pounds, making it capable of pulling medium loads.

2025 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Vs Competitors

The 2025 GMC Acadia has a maximum tow rating of 5000 pounds, which makes it capable of medium-duty towing.

The 2025 Acadia’s tow capability is similar to its main competitors which are the 2025 Honda Pilot and the 2025 Toyota Highlander.

Here are some similar vehicles to the 2025 GMC Acadia and their towing capacities below:

2025 Honda Pilot: 5,000 pounds

2025 Kia Telluride: 5,000 pounds

2025 Subaru Ascent: 5,000 pounds

2025 Nissan Pathfinder: 6,000 pounds

2025 Toyota Highlander: 5,000 pounds

2025 VW Atlas: 5,000 pounds

2025 GMC Models Towing Capacity Chart

2025 GMC SUV ModelTowing Capacity
2025 GMC Sierra 150013,300 pounds
2025 GMC Canyon7,700 pounds
2025 GMC Yukon8,400 pounds
2025 GMC Acadia5,000 pounds
2025 GMC Terrain1,500 pounds
2025 GMC Models Towing Capacity Chart

Data Accuracy

We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2025 GMC Acadia Owner’s Manual on GMC’s site and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.

Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with a 2025 GMC Acadia.

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