2022 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity

If you’re looking for a new SUV in the Peoria area that’s equal parts stylish and powerful, look no further than the GMC Acadia! This impressive mid-size SUV is back for 2022 with plenty to recommend it, from four available trim levels to two strong engine choices to multiple premium upgrade packages. One of the highlights of the new GMC Acadia is its towing capacity – up to 4,000 pounds when properly equipped! There’s also the GMC Acadia towing package, which includes a wide variety of features designed to enhance your towing experience. The team at Ray Dennison Buick GMC has more information on the 2022 GMC Acadia towing capacity in the guide below.

How Much Can the GMC Acadia Tow?

The entry-level 2022 GMC Acadia towing capacity is 1,000 pounds, which is plenty impressive on its own – you can tow anything from a teardrop camper to a motorcycle or ATV around Morton and beyond. However, if you pair the available V6 engine with the 2022 GMC Acadia towing package, you’ll reach the maximum towing capacity of 4,000 pounds. Here’s what’s included with the tow package:

• 7-pin wiring harness
• GMC Acadia trailer hitch
• Class III hitch
• Heavy-duty cooling system
• Hitch Guidance with Hitchview

2022 GMC Acadia Performance Specs

The 2022 GMC Acadia towing capacity is made possible by two powerful engine choices. Each engine delivers impressive engine specs, but only the available 3.6L V6 reaches the top-level towing capacity of 4,000 pounds. Here’s what you’ll get from each engine:

Standard 2.0L 4-cylinder engine 

• 288 horsepower
• 258 lb-ft of torque
• 9-speed automatic transmission
• FWD or AWD available
• 22 mpg city / 29 mpg highway

Available 3.6L V6 engine 

• 310 horsepower
• 271 lb-ft of torque
• 9-speed automatic transmission
• FWD or AWD available
• 19 mpg city / 27 mpg highway

Explore the 2022 GMC Acadia at Ray Dennison Buick GMC!

Now that we’ve discussed the 2022 GMC Acadia towing package and engine specs, you might be wondering what else this mid-size SUV has to offer! Check out our blog post on the 2022 GMC Acadia trim levels for more information on the four available configurations and their unique features. You can also contact our office for more information, or to set up a test drive around Bloomington if you want to get behind the wheel of the Acadia for yourself!