The upcoming 2022 GMC Acadia will get a bump in towing capacity when equipped with the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine.
Currently, the 2021 GMC Acadia is offered with the V92 trailering package across the lineup, with the exception of the base-model SL. Now, with the pending release of the 2022 GMC Acadia, the V92 trailering package will be available on all trim levels, as the SL trim will be deleted with the 2022 model year.
However, the big difference with regard to towing capacity will be the availability of the V92 trailering package in conjunction with the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine. Previously, the package required the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX engine to option.
As a result of the new availability of the V92 trailering package, towing capacity for 2022 GMC Acadia models equipped with the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine increases from 1,500 pounds to 3,500 pounds.
To note, the V92 trailering package includes the following content (relevant RPO codes listed in parentheses):
- Factory-installed hitch
- Seven-pin wiring harness
- Class III hitch
- Heavy-duty cooling system (V08)
- Hitch Guidange with hitch View (PZ8)
- Hitch Guidance (CTT)
When added to the SLE trim level, the V92 trailering package requires the Driver Convenience Package (RPO code ZQ2). Additionally, the Hitch Guidance with Hitch View feature (PZ8) is only included in conjunction with the Infotainment package (RPO code Y29). Otherwise, the package includes Hitch Guidance (CTT) without Hitch View.
The V92 trailering package is also included in the Denali Ultimate Package for the Denali trim level.
Pricing information for the V92 trailering package for the 2022 GMC Acadia is currently unavailable.
To note, max tow ratings for GMC Acadia models equipped with the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX and V92 trailering package is set at 4,000 pounds.
As a reminder, the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY is rated at 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, while the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX is rated at 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. The naturally aspirated 2.5L I4 LCV, rated at 193 horsepower and 188 pound-feet of torque, will be deleted from the Acadia lineup with the introduction of the 2022 model year, as GM Authority covered previously.
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Comments
So disappointed. Read the headline and it said that the 2022 Acadia was getting an increase in towing capacity. WOW that seemed like great news! Then in the meat of the article it was released that the increase was from 1,500 lbs to 3,300 lbs. Not too many years ago, these vehicles were able to pull 5,000 lbs and 5,200 lbs for the Traverse. We bought the 2017 Traverse because of the refresh of the Traverse in 2018 and the lowering of the tow capacity below the current 2017’s 5,200 lb capacity, even though the engines went from 288 bhp to 310 bhp. Why has Chevrolet and GMC decreased the towing capacity of the Acadia and Traverse? With the increase in horsepower, we were really hoping to buy a newer version of the Traverse so we could still enjoy the towing of our current camping set up with a cross-over towing a trailer. Unfortunately, we are looking into other makers of cross-overs that will allow us to not only pull a RV trailer with a weight of 5,000 lbs empty, but to enjoy the gas mileage and car like driving of a sedan once the rv was set up for a few nights so we could ride and enjoy the surrounding areas of our camping site.
Unhappy with GMC
Fritz Wewers Jr
The Traverse still pulls 5,000 lbs. The Acadia lost wheelbase and track width and thus towing capacity. Towing is not related to horsepower (see Canyon Diesel). In your scenario I would be far more concerned about payload. Since you seem to be putting everything you need for your trip in your vehicle including people and adding at least 500 lbs on the hitch for the empty trailer you are going to be pushing the payload limits of most competitors in this class. Also, not sure if these would be rated the same as a truck but would a 5,000 lb trailer plus driver not be the GCWR for the vehicle?
With a 5,000 lb dry weight trailer plus people and gear GM would probably much rather you drive a Tahoe or Yukon. Other brands don’t have larger more tow ready options so they push their tow ratings up – but don’t adjust anything for the higher payload required.
Your actual towing might be less how many people are in the car ? Cargo ? What part of the country are you towing ? Is this new rating awd or fwd?
Some people can’t read … The lower towing rating is the four cylinder engine which I would not even bother buying in this size vehicle, the V6 has a 4000 pound rating. Anyway if you want to tow or haul something buy a full size truck plenty of room, great interior, a bed to fit some stuff in and plenty of towing power. I can’t help but laugh when I see a crossover towing a camper with the vehicles front end higher up because the poor car is struggling. 🥱🥱