Cadillac Escalade EXT towing capacity by year

The Cadillac Escalade EXT has tow data across 11 model years, from 2002 through 2012. The most recent 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT carries a maximum tow rating of 7,700 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2002 model year at 7,900 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Cadillac Escalade EXT 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 EXT max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Cadillac Escalade EXT, 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 EXT years (2008–2012)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Cadillac Escalade EXT years (2002–2007)

Earlier model years for the Cadillac Escalade EXT, going back to 2002. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.