The adventures of the WORKHORSE Buick Envision continue:
6hrs. 55-65mph. Avg 19.9mpg.
24ft boat+trailer (rig length), 8ft wide catamaran, total trailer weight of <1,000lbs (trailer 500lbs + boat 400lbs + toolbox 70lbs)
Pulls like a charm. The Buick Envision is an excellent ride when towing within its limited capacity.
PRO: stable at speed. Transmission did a good job of holding revs at predictable gears for Towing without me needing to use manual mode. Brakes do an amazing job.
CON: 2.4L non turbo engine just doesn't have much grunt to get the trailer up to highway speed without lots of REVs.
This isn't a bad con, though, as it means the Envision is 'self-limiting' by being underpowered for Towing, while still having exceptional brake power.
My next test, come spring? Taking my trailer to the Boat Launch, and seeing if I end up with one boat, or two 'boats' in the water. (the second boat being my Envision)...
6hrs. 55-65mph. Avg 19.9mpg.
24ft boat+trailer (rig length), 8ft wide catamaran, total trailer weight of <1,000lbs (trailer 500lbs + boat 400lbs + toolbox 70lbs)
Pulls like a charm. The Buick Envision is an excellent ride when towing within its limited capacity.
PRO: stable at speed. Transmission did a good job of holding revs at predictable gears for Towing without me needing to use manual mode. Brakes do an amazing job.
CON: 2.4L non turbo engine just doesn't have much grunt to get the trailer up to highway speed without lots of REVs.
This isn't a bad con, though, as it means the Envision is 'self-limiting' by being underpowered for Towing, while still having exceptional brake power.
My next test, come spring? Taking my trailer to the Boat Launch, and seeing if I end up with one boat, or two 'boats' in the water. (the second boat being my Envision)...
