The current-generation Cadillac XT5 may be out soon, but it’s still something new car buyers will consider. As a luxury crossover, it features a higher ride height and more cargo space than traditional sedans, such as the CT5. And, when properly equipped, the XT5 also provides higher towing capacity than the CT5.
| Model | drive system | Turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY | 3.6L V6 LGX | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs/kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs/kg) | ||
| Luxury | FWD | 3.47 | 1,000 / 454 | – | – |
| Luxury | AWD | 3.47 | 1,000 / 454 | – | – |
| Premium Luxury | FWD | 3.47 | 1,000 / 454 | 3.47 | 1,000 / 454 |
| Premium Luxury with V921 | FWD | – | – | 3.49 | 3,500 / 1,588 |
| Premium Luxury | AWD | 3.47 | 1,000 / 454 | 3.47 | 1,000 / 454 |
| Premium Luxury with V921 | AWD | – | – | 3.49 | 3,500 / 1,588 |
| Sport | AWD | – | – | 3.49 | 3,500 / 1,588 |
Specifically, the Cadillac XT5 can tow up to 1,000 pounds – the same as the Cadillac CT5 sedan – when not equipped with the optional towing package. But that capacity increases to 3,500 pounds when equipping the XT5 with the optional 3.6-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine and the available Smart Towing Package, which is only available for the Premium Luxury model and standard for the Sport model (both come with all-wheel drive as standard).
To clarify, these numbers only apply to the current first-generation Cadillac XT5. Meanwhile, a second-generation XT5 is expected for the 2027 model year, but it is currently unclear whether the model’s towing capacity will remain the same or change. As of this writing, the luxury brand has not confirmed which hardware the new XT5 will feature.
Second Generation Cadillac XT5
It’s possible the same engine options will carry over, including the 2.0-liter turbo-four and the aforementioned V6. Another possibility is that a newer, larger 2.5-liter turbo four will be placed under the hood of the second-generation XT5.
Meanwhile, a plug-in hybrid model was recently spotted. It uses a 1.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine combined with a 165 kW electric motor. However, it is likely that the pure internal combustion model will be launched before the PHEV.
