Which Crossover or suv is best for towing??

Wishin wrote:
If 2500 lbs is the dry weight, you're easily going to be 3,000-3,500 lbs loaded (if not more), plus people and stuff in the vehicle. You're probably going to want something capable of towing 4,500-5,500 lbs. If it were me, I'd seriously consider the GMC Acadia or Chevrolet Traverse. Both are rated for 5,200 lbs with the towing package. The tow package includes things you can't really add after the fact without a great deal of cost and effort, so make sure you get it. It isn't that much money for the tow package either.

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I agree with the Acadia or Traverse (Enclave has a lower tow rating due to restricted air flow into the cooler)

My Acadia towed my Trail Cruiser 30 foot trailer with minimal effort. I thought that I was within the tow rating, and later learned that 4300lbs really isn't 4300 lbs, but actually 6006 lbs when loaded. With the 5200 lb tow limit (and you need to include people and cargo inside the Acadia as part of that limit) I was actually way over. My tongue weight was okay, my payload was over, my combined vehicle weight rating was over. The Acadia did very well considering, but I switched to a pickup truck to stay safe and legal after I realized my mistake.

If you are 3500lbs loaded, plus people and gear, the Acadia or Traverse (ONLY WITH FACTORY TOW PACKAGE) will work great for you.

5200 lb limit with tow package, 2000 lb limit without tow package. Can not be added later (physically you can add the parts, but GM will not cover and you could have a legal issue if an incident occurs on the road)

Some earlier Acadias were rated lower (4700 lbs) so verify the year.