Cadillac Escalade ESV towing capacity by year
The Cadillac Escalade ESV has tow data across 22 model years, from 2003 through 2024. The most recent 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV carries a maximum tow rating of 7,800 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2022 model year at 8,100 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Cadillac Escalade ESV 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.
Cadillac Escalade ESV max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Cadillac Escalade ESV years (2020–2024)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 | 7,800 |
| 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 | 7,800 |
| 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 10 | 8,100 |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 5 | 8,100 |
| 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8 | 8,000 |
Older Cadillac Escalade ESV years (2003–2019)
Earlier model years for the Cadillac Escalade ESV, going back to 2003. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8 | 8,000 |
| 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8 | 8,000 |
| 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8 | 8,000 |
| 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8 | 8,100 |
| 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 | 8,100 |
| 2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8 | 8,000 |
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8 | 8,000 |
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8 | 8,000 |
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8 | 7,800 |
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8 | 7,800 |
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 4 | 7,800 |
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 1 | 7,800 |
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 1 | 7,800 |
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2 | 7,800 |
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2 | 7,800 |
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2 | 7,700 |
| 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 1 | 7,800 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.