2025 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity

May 31st, 2026 by

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Hollister drivers searching for a capable SUV for their family’s next adventure often turn to the GMC Acadia. Designed for exceptional performance and comfort, the 2025 GMC Acadia ensures you have the power, space, and seating you need for your busy lifestyle. But if you plan on bringing along a boat or trailer on your next Morgan Hill journey, you’ll need to know: How much can a GMC Acadia tow?

When properly equipped, the 2025 GMC Acadia towing capacity can reach up to 5,000 pounds! Learn more about the GMC Acadia tow rating, trailering package, and engine specifications with Gilroy GMC to discover how much utility you can expect from this premium three-row SUV. 

How Much Can a GMC Acadia Tow?

No matter which 2025 GMC Acadia trim level you prefer, you’ll enjoy a GMC Acadia tow rating of up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. But what does “properly equipped” mean? To reach the maximum trailering capacity, Watsonville drivers will need to add the GMC Acadia tow package to their vehicle. The GMC Acadia tow package includes:

  • 7-pin wiring harness
  • Class III hitch
  • Heavy-duty cooling system
  • 220-amp alternator

In addition, the GMC Acadia tow package includes Hitch Guidance with Hitch View. This premium feature adds a camera to the back of your vehicle, which provides a close-up view of your trailer hitch and, while you’re reversing, a centered guideline to help you align your hitch with your trailer. 

2025 GMC Acadia Engine Specifications

The driving force behind the impressive GMC Acadia towing capacity is the turbocharged engine under the hood. See all the 2025 GMC Acadia engine specifications, from the standard transmission to the available horsepower, in the breakdown below:

  • Engine: 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder engine
  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic
  • Drivetrain: Standard front-wheel drive; available all-wheel drive
  • Horsepower: 328 hp
  • Torque: 326 lb-ft
  • MPG Ratings (FWD): 20 mpg city / 27 mpg highway
  • MPG Ratings (AWD): 19 mpg city / 24 mpg highway

To help you use your GMC Acadia engine to its full potential, every trim comes with a standard traction select system. Standard modes include Normal, Sport, Snow, and Off-Road, but additional modes, such as AWD, Tow/Haul, and Terrain, are available on select configurations. 

Learn More About the GMC Acadia Tow Rating at Gilroy GMC

Now that you know how much a GMC Acadia can tow, it’s time to experience unparalleled performance and capability firsthand at Gilroy GMC. Contact us online or by phone at (408) 430-3525 to schedule a test drive at our Gilroy dealership, and our team will put you behind the wheel of this new GMC SUV.

 

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