2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV towing capacity
The 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV is published in 6 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 7,000 to 7,800 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (7,800 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Sport Utility 4D | V8, 6.2 Liter | 420 | 460 | — | 7,500 | — | 5,785 | — |
| Premium Luxury Sport Utility 4D | V8, 6.2 Liter | 420 | 460 | — | 7,800 | — | 5,993 | — |
| Sport SUV 4D | V8, 6.2 Liter | 420 | 460 | — | 7,800 | — | 5,993 | — |
| Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D | V8, 6.2 Liter | 420 | 460 | — | 7,800 | — | 5,993 | — |
| Sport Platinum Sport Utility 4D | V8, 6.2 Liter | 420 | 460 | — | 7,800 | — | 5,993 | — |
| V-Series Sport Utility 4D | V8, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | 682 | 653 | — | 7,000 | — | 6,407 | — |
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 2022
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV carried a maximum tow rating of 8,100 lb. The 2023 model is rated 300 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2023 Cadillac models
The rest of Cadillac's 2023 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2023 Cadillac Escalade | 8,000 |
| 2023 Cadillac XT6 | 4,000 |
| 2023 Cadillac Lyriq | 3,500 |
| 2023 Cadillac XT4 | 3,500 |
| 2023 Cadillac XT5 | 3,500 |
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.