2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,000lb
- Luxury AWD, Electric.
- Base trim: 8,000 lb.
- Top 13% of 147 SUVs (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,400 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 71% of 9,050 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,400 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,400 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,400 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 8,000 lb: Luxury AWD, $127,405.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury AWD | Electric | AWD | 8,000 lb | 1,450 lb | 10,500 lb | 9,050 lb | $127,405 |
| Sport AWD | Electric | AWD | 8,000 lb | 1,450 lb | 10,500 lb | 9,050 lb | $127,905 |
| Premium Luxury AWD | Electric | AWD | 8,000 lb | 1,550 lb | 10,600 lb | 9,050 lb | $147,705 |
| Premium Sport AWD | Electric | AWD | 8,000 lb | 1,550 lb | 10,600 lb | 9,050 lb | $148,205 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2025 to 2026: 8,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover | 8,200 lb | P530 SE AWD | $138,000 |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ (this car) | 8,000 lb | Luxury AWD | $127,405 |
| Audi RS Q8 | 7,700 lb | Performance AWD | $138,300 |
| Cadillac Escalade IQL | 7,500 lb | Luxury AWD | $130,405 |
| Tesla Model X | 5,000 lb | AWD | $114,990 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree