Standing as the fourth model year of the Tri-Shield brand’s second-generation crossover, the 2024 Envision introduces a mid-cycle refresh that brings about various updates to the exterior styling, interior appointments, and safety features. That being said, we’re taking a closer look at 2024 Buick Envision towing capacities in the following GM Authority breakdown.
Before jumping right in, here’s a quick review of the 2024 Envision’s powertrain specifications. The crossover is offered with just a single configuration, comprised of the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, rated at 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, and the GM nine-speed automatic transmission. Notably, AWD is equipped as standard fare, as is a 3.47 axle ratio.
With that out of the way, here are the 2024 Buick Envision towing capacities:
2024 Buick Envision Towing Capacities
Model | Drivetrain | Turbo 2.0L I4 LSY | |
---|---|---|---|
Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
Preferred | AWD | 3.47 | 1,500 / 680 |
Sport Touring | AWD | 3.47 | 1,500 / 680 |
Avenir | AWD | 3.47 | 1,500 / 680 |
As evidenced above, all three trim levels of the 2024 Envision – including the Preferred, Sport Touring (ST), and Avenir – are rated to pull 1,500 pounds (680 kilograms). Notably, these ratings are similar to that of the 2023 Envision..
Among other towing-related information details worth detailing, The General recommends that drivers don’t tow with their Envision during the first 500 miles (800 kilometers) of vehicle use in order to prevent damage to the engine, axles, or other parts. In addition, drivers are advised to perform an oil change before heavy towing, to not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h), and not make full-throttle starts during the first 500 miles (800 kilometers) of trailer towing. Finally, while the Envision can tow perfectly fine in Drive, if the driver finds that the transmission downshifts too often for their liking, they can choose a lower gear by using the manual mode.
Beyond that, there are several features and technologies General Motors recommends deactivating before pulling a trailer, including:
- Park Assist
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Lane Change Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control (unless the vehicle is equipped with trailering functionality)
As a reminder, the Buick Envision rides on the GM E2 platform, while production of the 2024 model year is well under way. In regard to pricing info, the entry-level 2024 Envision Preferred boasts a starting MSRP of $37,295.
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Comments
Isn’t 1500 lbs just the NTHSA requirement for a vehicle without a trailer brake? What if it’s a boat (automated hydraulic brake system) or you use REESEs remote brake controller?
That’s at best just coincidence. A lot more goes into max trailer rating than braking. This vehicle just isn’t a very capable tow vehicle.
Has more horsepower than an 80’s truck, weighs just as much, has stiffer suspension to control ride. In many ways I’d wager it would be more capable a towing machine than fords smaller, less powerful maverick. Maverick tops out at 4000lbs towing. If I had to guess, they kept the rating low to encourage customers to go bigger than tempt someone to push the limits of this vehicle and come back with a negative experience.
HP has very little to do with towing capacity since engines tend to be relatively powerful today compared to the past. The example I tend to give is the F-150, where the model with the most powerful engine (Raptor) has pitiful towing capacities. I’m guessing the Maverick’s towing is mainly restricted by payload capacity, but it could be anything. I have an old 80s Ranger where going with the manual instead of an automatic cut the towing capacity by 70%, or 3,500 pounds (if I recall correctly).
With all those restrictions, especially the 50 mph thing, best simply to not plan to tow with this vehicle.
50mph is only during breakin. I towed a seadoo with a 2011 Cruze and it did fine. 1500lbs will be nothing for this car to two. It could probably be 3000 if it had a oil/transmission cooler. My 2019 Terrain with the older 2.0 towed up to 3500. They actually put a real towing package on that one.
50mph is only during breakin. I towed a seadoo with a 2011 Cruze and it did fine. 1500lbs will be nothing for this car to two. It could probably be 3000 if it had a oil/transmission cooler. My 2019 Terrain with the older 2.0 towed up to 3500. They actually put a real towing package on that one.
The LTG 2.0 had 20+ more horses than the LSY 2.0 and the tow package was standard.
I believe the ct4 can tow 3,500. Same motor but may have some kind of tow package, if this thing was made in North America I would definitely consider.