What can the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV tow?

Yes, up to

7,800 lb

Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.

TrailerTrimPeopleEach person, lbCargo, lbTongue weight, %

Trailer check

Yes. 2,805 lb under the rating.

Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.

Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate

Checks for this trailer and trim
Check	Numbers
Tow rating Pass	4,995 lb loaded. Rating 7,800 lb. 64% of the rating. Margin 2,805 lb.
80% of the rating Pass	Up to 6,240 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit.
Payload Pass	Tongue weight 624 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 924 lb. Payload 1,548 lb. Left 624 lb.
Hitch needed Info	Class III, up to 8,000 lb.
Frontal area Not known	Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide.

People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD.

Yes: 8 trims. 1 trim: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only.

Every rated trim against this trailer
Trim	Tow rating	Share of rating	Payload	Payload left	Result
Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD	7,800 lb	64%	1,548 lb	624 lb	Yes
Luxury RWD	7,500 lb	67%	1,815 lb	891 lb	Yes
Premium Luxury RWD	7,500 lb	67%	2,097 lb	1,173 lb	Yes
Sport RWD	7,500 lb	67%	2,097 lb	1,173 lb	Yes
Sport Platinum RWD	7,500 lb	67%	2,097 lb	1,173 lb	Yes
Premium Luxury Platinum RWD	7,500 lb	67%	2,097 lb	1,173 lb	Yes
Luxury 4WD	7,300 lb	68%	2,004 lb	1,080 lb	Yes
Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD	7,300 lb	68%	2,004 lb	1,080 lb	Yes
V-Series AWD	7,000 lb	71%	Not listed	Not listed	Tow rating only

Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.

Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.