2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV towing capacity
The 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV is published in 6 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 7,900 to 8,100 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (8,100 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base 4x2 | — | — | — | — | 8,100 | 7,300 | 5,795 | 1,505 |
| Luxury 4x2 | — | — | — | — | 8,100 | 7,300 | 5,795 | 1,505 |
| Premium 4x2 | — | — | — | — | 8,100 | 7,300 | 5,795 | 1,505 |
| Base 4x4 | — | — | — | — | 7,900 | 7,500 | 6,040 | 1,460 |
| Luxury 4x4 | — | — | — | — | 7,900 | 7,500 | 6,040 | 1,460 |
| Premium 4x4 | — | — | — | — | 7,900 | 7,500 | 6,040 | 1,460 |
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 Escalade ESV carried a maximum tow rating of 8,000 lb. The 2015 model adds 100 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV 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.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2015 Cadillac Escalade | 8,300 |
| 2015 Cadillac SRX | 3,500 |
| 2015 Cadillac ATS | 1,000 |
| 2015 Cadillac CTS | 1,000 |
| 2015 Cadillac XTS | 1,000 |
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.