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2021 Cadillac XT5 towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,800 lb
Margin
700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
67% of 4,206 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 3,500 lb: Premium Luxury AWD, $50,795.

2021 Cadillac XT5 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Premium Luxury AWD2.0LAWD3,500 lb4,206 lb$50,795
Sport AWD3.6L 6cylAWD3,500 lb4,338 lb$55,095
Luxury FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,915 lb$43,995
Luxury AWD2.0LAWD1,000 lb4,127 lb to 4,277 lb$45,995
Premium Luxury FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lb to 3,500 lb3,997 lb$48,795

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,000201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2017 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2022: 3,500 lb to 1,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 1,000 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Tahoe8,600 lbCommercial 2WD$47,900
Jeep Grand Cherokee L6,200 lbLimited 4x2$44,405
Audi Q54,400 lb45 TFSI Premium AWD$43,300
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque3,968 lbS AWD$43,300
Cadillac XT5 (this car)3,500 lbPremium Luxury AWD$50,795
Mercedes-Benz GLC3,500 lbGLC 300 RWD$43,200
BMW X33,000 lbsDrive30i RWD$43,000

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked