The table below lists every trim of the 2015 Cadillac ATS with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
2.5L Luxury Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter 202 191 1,000 3,319
2.0L Turbo Standard Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 295 1,000 3,543
2.5L Standard Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter 202 191 1,000 3,319
3.6L Luxury Sedan 4D V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter 321 275 1,000 3,629
2.0L Turbo Performance Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 295 1,000 3,373
3.6L Performance Sedan 4D V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter 321 275 1,000 3,461
2.0L Turbo Luxury Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 295 1,000 3,543
2.0L Turbo Premium Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 295 1,000 3,373
3.6L Premium Sedan 4D V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter 321 275 1,000 3,629
2.0L Turbo Standard Coupe 2D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 295 1,000 3,411
2.0L Turbo Luxury Coupe 2D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 295 1,000 3,571
2.0L Turbo Performance Coupe 2D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 295 1,000 3,411
3.6L Luxury Coupe 2D V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter 321 275 1,000 3,530
3.6L Premium Coupe 2D V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter 321 275 1,000 3,693
3.6L Performance Coupe 2D V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter 321 275 1,000 3,530
2.0L Turbo Premium Coupe 2D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 272 295 1,000 3,571

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2014

The 2014 Cadillac ATS carried a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The 2015 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2014 Cadillac ATS page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2015 Cadillac models

The rest of Cadillac's 2015 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.