2026 Cadillac XT5 towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- Premium Luxury FWD, 2.0L.
- Base trim: 1,000 lb.
- Rank 89 of 147 SUVs (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 67% of 4,206 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| 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 3,500 lb: Premium Luxury FWD, $53,500.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Luxury FWD | 2.0L | FWD | 3,500 lb | 1,795 lb | 6,001 lb | 4,206 lb | $53,500 |
| Premium Luxury AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,206 lb | $55,600 |
| Sport AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 1,663 lb | 6,001 lb | 4,338 lb | $62,800 |
| Luxury FWD | 2.0L | FWD | 1,000 lb | 2,086 lb | 6,001 lb | 3,915 lb | $44,800 |
| Luxury AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,915 lb to 4,277 lb | $46,800 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2022: 3,500 lb to 1,000 lb.
- Changed in 2026: 1,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Passport | 5,000 lb | RTL AWD | $44,950 |
| BMW X2 | 3,968 lb | xDrive28i AWD | $44,700 |
| Cadillac XT5 (this car) | 3,500 lb | Premium Luxury FWD | $53,500 |
| Toyota Crown Signia | 2,700 lb | XLE Hybrid AWD | $44,345 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2,700 lb | Pro AWD | $48,995 |
| Lexus NX | 2,000 lb | NX 350h FWD | $45,175 |
| Acura RDX | 1,500 lb | SH-AWD | $45,100 |
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 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