2026 Cadillac VISTIQ towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- Luxury AWD, electric.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Top 37% of 147 SUVs (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 63% of 6,326 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
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 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 | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| 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 5,000 lb: Luxury AWD, $77,395.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury AWD | electric | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,214 lb | 7,540 lb | 6,326 lb | $77,395 |
| Sport AWD | electric | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,214 lb | 7,540 lb | 6,326 lb | $77,895 |
| Premium Luxury AWD | electric | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,214 lb | 7,540 lb | 6,326 lb | $91,895 |
| Platinum AWD | electric | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,214 lb | 7,540 lb | 6,326 lb | $96,495 |
Max rating by year
Only 2026 has a rating: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 7,716 lb | S P360 AWD | $77,600 |
| Audi Q8 | 7,700 lb | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $75,600 |
| Rivian R1S | 7,700 lb | Dual Standard AWD | $76,990 |
| BMW X6 | 7,200 lb | xDrive40i AWD | $77,300 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ (this car) | 5,000 lb | Luxury AWD | $77,395 |
| Volvo EX90 | 4,850 lb | Twin Motor Plus AWD | $79,995 |
| BMW iX | 3,500 lb | xDrive45 AWD | $75,150 |
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 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