Cadillac Escalade AWD towing capacity by year
The Cadillac Escalade AWD has tow data across 14 model years, from 2002 through 2020. The most recent 2020 Cadillac Escalade AWD carries a maximum tow rating of 8,100 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2002 model year at 8,800 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Cadillac Escalade AWD page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Recent Cadillac Escalade AWD years (2016–2020)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 8,100 |
Older Cadillac Escalade AWD years (2002–2015)
Earlier model years for the Cadillac Escalade AWD, going back to 2002. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 8,100 |
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 8,100 |
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 8,100 |
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 8,100 |
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 8,100 |
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 8,100 |
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 7,900 |
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 8,100 |
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 8,100 |
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 8,100 |
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 8,100 |
| 2003 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 7,800 |
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 1 | 8,800 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.