Can the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV tow my trailer?
5,000 lb trailer
Yes
- 5,000 lb is 63% of the 8,000 lb rating.
- 3,000 lb to spare.
- Curb weight 6,038 lb. Rated to pull 1.3 times that.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim | Luxury RWD |
| Tow rating | 8,000 lb |
| Curb weight | 6,038 lb |
| Horsepower | 420 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft |
| Drive | RWD |
| MSRP | $105,100 |
| Trailer | 5,000 lb |
| Share of rating | 63% |
| Rating ÷ curb weight | 1.3 |
Max tow rating: higher than 87% of 147 SUVs (2026).
What this cannot tell you
A rating needs the right hitch, tow package and axle.
People, cargo and tongue weight use payload. Check the door label.
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