2026 Cadillac OPTIQ V towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,500lb
- OPTIQ-V AWD, electric.
- Base trim: 1,500 lb.
- Rank 131 of 147 SUVs (2026).
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.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,200 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,200 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| 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 1,500 lb: OPTIQ-V AWD, $67,300.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIQ-V AWD | electric | AWD | 1,500 lb | 5,192 lb | $67,300 |
| OPTIQ Sport AWD | electric | AWD | 1,500 lb | 5,192 lb | N/A |
| OPTIQ Luxury AWD | electric | AWD | 1,500 lb | 5,192 lb | N/A |
| OPTIQ Premium Sport AWD | electric | AWD | 1,500 lb | 5,192 lb | N/A |
| OPTIQ Premium Luxury AWD | electric | AWD | 1,500 lb | 5,192 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 4 trims.
Max rating by year
Only 2026 has a rating: 1,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 4,409 lb | Landmark AWD | $49,900 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 3,968 lb | Core S AWD | $49,900 |
| Volvo XC60 | 3,500 lb | B5 Core AWD | $49,700 |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 3,000 lb | AWD | $49,995 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ V (this car) | 1,500 lb | OPTIQ-V AWD | $67,300 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 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