Rolling out the second model year of the full-size Big Red crossover’s third generation, the 2025 GMC Acadia debuts a few changes compared to the 2024 model year. In this post, GM Authority is taking a detailed look at the vehicle’s towing capacity for 2025.
Checking out the basics first, the 2025 GMC Acadia continues to be motivated by a single powerplant choice. This is the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine developing 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque. The full-size crossover has two different powertrains available, including front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), with the base Elevation and range-topping Denali trims offering both choices and the off-road flavored AT4 trim level equipping AWD only.
Regardless of configuration or trim level, axle ratio for the 2025Â GMC Acadia is 3.49.
With the engine and drivetrain characteristics revisited, the table below shows how much weight the 2025 GMC Acadia can haul:
2025 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
| Model | Drivetrain | Turbo 2.5L I4 LK0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Elevation | FWD | 3.49 | 5,000 / 2,268 |
| Elevation | AWD | 3.49 | 5,000 / 2,268 |
| AT4 | AWD | 3.49 | 5,000 / 2,268 |
| Denali | FWD | 3.49 | 5,000 / 2,268 |
| Denali | AWD | 3.49 | 5,000 / 2,268 |
As can be seen from this information, maximum trailer weight is now 5,000 pounds or 2,268 kilograms across the board for the 2025 Acadia. This is a notable change from the towing capacities offered by the 2024 GMC Acadia, when the Elevation trim level had only 1,500 pounds or 680 kilograms max towing capacity.
The reason for this change is that the Trailering Package (RPO code V92) is now standard for the entry-level trim level as well. It was optional on the Elevation and standard on the AT4 and Denali for the 2024 model year. The package includes the following content (with RPO codes in parenthesis):
- Heavy-duty cooling system (V08)
- Hitch View (PZ8),
- Hitch Guidance (CTT)
- 220-amp alternator (KW5)
- Factory-installed hitch
- 7-pin wiring harness
- Class III hitch
GM has a number of recommendations for towing with a new 2025 GMC Acadia. The crossover shouldn’t be used for towing at all during the first 500 miles of driving to avoid damage to the engine, axles or other parts. Thereafter, an oil change should be carried out prior to towing.
The first 500 miles of towing should be conducted at 50 mph or slower, with full-throttle starts avoided during this secondary break-in period. Drive mode should be used for lighter loads and Tow/Haul mode is more appropriate for trailers approaching the 5,000-pound maximum limit. More info on towing can be found in the Acadia owner’s manual.
Deactivation of several ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) technologies, if present on the 2025 GMC Acadia, are also recommended by General Motors while towing. The vehicle may detect the presence of a trailer and shut these down automatically, but the driver should always double check. ADAS items to deactivate include:
- 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)
Notably, Super Cruise can be used while towing, but should be disengaged before using the manual trailer brake. Nor should Super Cruise lane change be utilized while towing a trailer.
Furthermore, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) should be set to Alert unless equipped with Super Cruise. Use of Automatic Parking Assist (APA) should be avoided while hauling a trailer.
As a reminder, pricing for the 2025 Acadia, including the $1,395 destination freight charge, starts at $44,295 MSRP for the FWD Elevation trim or $46,295 with AWD. The crossover continues to be underpinned by the GM C1 platform while production takes place at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.
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