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2023 Cadillac XT5 towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,000lb

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Trailer check

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

Tow rating
1,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 800 lb
Margin
200 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
20% of 3,915 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 800 lbRating: 1,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 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
1,000 lb
80% of the rating
800 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbNo
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbNo
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
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 1,000 lb: Luxury FWD, $44,195.

2023 Cadillac XT5 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Luxury FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,915 lb$44,195
Luxury AWD2.0LAWD1,000 lb4,127 lb to 4,277 lb$46,195
Premium Luxury FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,997 lb$49,995
Premium Luxury AWD2.0LAWD1,000 lb4,206 lb$51,995
Sport AWD3.6L 6cylAWD1,000 lb to 3,500 lb4,338 lb$57,095

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

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Volvo XC604,960 lbT8 Recharge Core AWD$57,200
Audi Q54,400 lb40 TFSI Premium AWD$44,200
Tesla Model Y3,500 lbStandard AWD$44,240
Alfa Romeo Tonale2,000 lbTi AWD$44,995
Lincoln Nautilus2,000 lbStandard FWD$44,825
Buick Enclave1,500 lbEssence AWD$46,800
Cadillac XT5 (this car)1,000 lbLuxury FWD$44,195

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked