2021 Buick Encore GX Towing Capacity

Can you tow with a Buick Encore? This is a question many Buick SUV shoppers ask when they visit Dale Earnhardt Jr Buick GMC in search of their next upgrade. The answer depends on which Encore model you’re interested in: the standard Encore or the sporty Encore GX. In the case of the standard Buick Encore towing capacity, this model is not rated for towing. However, the Buick Encore GX towing capacity is a different story. The 2021 Encore GX is able to tow up to 1,000 pounds in Thomasville, GA. You can learn more about what that weight limit translates to in real-life situations in the guide below, courtesy of our Buick experts. 

What Can You Tow with a Buick Encore GX? 

The maximum 2021 Buick Encore GX towing capacity is 1,000 pounds. What kind of equipment could you safely tow with a 1,000-pound limit? Here are some common examples of what you might haul through Crawfordville with a Buick Encore GX:

• A lightweight pop-up trailer
• A dirtbike or ATV
• A jet-ski 

What Equipment is Needed for Buick Encore GX Towing?

Wondering what equipment is necessary to safely tow at the maximum Buick Encore GX towing capacity? Our parts department can help you look into adding the following tools to your Encore GX purchase:

• Trailer Hitch: You’ll need the trailer hitch in order to take advantage of your Buick Encore GX towing capacity as soon as you take it home. 
• Electric Harness: Ensure other drivers in Panama City can see when you’re braking or turning—the electric harness connects your trailer’s lights with your SUV’s lights. 

Your new Encore GX will also come standard-equipped with useful features like a Rear Vision Camera and GM’s StabiliTrak, an electronic stability control system that will help keep your trailer in line on the road. Additionally, select Encore GX trims are equipped with Buick Driver Confidence, which includes features like Rear Cross Traffic Alert and available Side Blind Zone Alert, giving you a better view of traffic that may be obstructed by your trailer.

Learn More About the Encore GX Engine 

What makes the Buick Encore GX towing capacity possible? At its core is a strong 1.4L DOHC turbocharged engine paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Output levels come in at 155 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. The standard drivetrain is front-wheel drive, but you can also opt for all-wheel drive.

Test Drive the Encore GX at Dale Earnhardt Jr Buick GMC

Want to learn more about the Encore GX before you get behind the wheel? Check out our 2021 Encore GX interior guide, then contact us when you’re ready to schedule a test drive. We provide rotating new vehicle specials that can help you drive home in a new Buick SUV for less!