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2025 Cadillac OPTIQ towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,200 lb
Margin
300 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
23% of 5,192 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 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
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
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 1,500 lb: Luxury 1 AWD, $52,895.

2025 Cadillac OPTIQ tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Luxury 1 AWDelectricAWD1,500 lb5,192 lb$52,895
AWD 4dr Luxury w/1SCelectricAWD1,500 lb5,192 lb$52,895
Sport 1 AWDelectricAWD1,500 lb5,192 lb$53,495
AWD 4dr Sport w/1SFelectricAWD1,500 lb5,192 lb$53,495
Luxury 2 AWDelectricAWD1,500 lb5,192 lb$55,095
AWD 4dr Luxury w/1SEelectricAWD1,500 lb5,192 lb$55,095
Sport 2 AWDelectricAWD1,500 lb5,192 lb$55,595
AWD 4dr Sport w/1SHelectricAWD1,500 lb5,192 lb$55,595

Max rating by year

05001,0001,50020252026
Highest rating each year, 2025 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2025 to 2026: 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Tahoe8,400 lb2WD 4dr LS$59,500
Audi Q5 Sportback4,400 lbS line Premium 45 TFSI quattro$52,200
Volvo XC40 Recharge3,500 lbXC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWDN/A
Genesis GV602,000 lbStandard RWD$52,350
Volvo EX402,000 lbSingle Motor Extended Range RWD Core$52,500
Cadillac OPTIQ (this car)1,500 lbLuxury 1 AWD$52,895

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