What is the maximum towing capacity of a Cadillac SRX? And what kind of trailers, boats, or jet skis can it actually tow? In this article, we explain all the ins and outs of the Cadillac SRX’s towing. First, let us give you a quick answer:
A Cadillac SRX will be able to tow between 2,500 – 4,250 pounds. An SRX with a 3.6 L V6 will be able to tow between 2,000 – 2,500 pounds. If the optional towing package is installed, this can be increased to 3,500 pounds. An SRX with a 4.6 L V8 will be able to tow a maximum of 4,250 pounds.
However, that doesn’t tell you the whole story. In the table below, we’ll first explain the maximum towing capacity of this car based on the model year and the available engine types. After that, we also made a list of 22 different types of trailers and told you when the SRX can tow that trailer and when not.
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Maximum Towing Capacity Per Year
First of all, it’s important to know the maximum towing capacity of a Cadillac SRX. In the table below, we’ve outlined the different model years and engine types and indicated the maximum towing capacity for that specific type of car. In general, the conclusion is as follows:
The 2005 – 2009 Cadillac SRX has a maximum towing capacity of 2,500 pounds with a 3.6 L V6 and 4,250 pounds with a 4.6 L V8. The 2010 – 2016 Cadillac SRX has a maximum towing capacity of 2,500 with a 3.0 L or 3.6 L V6, which can be increased to 3,500 with the optional towing package. The 2.8 L V6 has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500.
Furthermore, it’s important to know that most Cadillac SRX’s come with wiring for towing as a standard. If you have the optional towing package on your car, this means your SRX also has a hitch receiver behind the rear faceplate, a finished 4-prong plug-in for the trailer hookup, and a transmission oil cooler. All of these upgrades will allow it to tow a maximum of 3,500 pounds.
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| Year | Engine | Maximum Towing Capacity Cadillac SRX (lbs) | Notes |
| 2016 | 3.6 L V6 | 2,500 | |
| 3.6 L V6 | 3,500 | with optional towing package | |
| 2015 | 3.6 L V6 | 2,500 | |
| 3.6 L V6 | 3,500 | with optional towing package | |
| 2014 | 3.6 L V6 | 2,500 | |
| 3.6 L V6 | 3,500 | with optional towing package | |
| 2013 | 3.6 L V6 | 2,500 | |
| 3.6 L V6 | 3,500 | with optional towing package | |
| 2012 | 3.0 L V6 | 2,500 | |
| 3.0 L V6 | 3,500 | with optional towing package | |
| 2011 | 3.0 L V6 | 2,500 | |
| 3.0 L V6 | 3,500 | with optional towing package | |
| 2.8 L Turbo V6 | 3,500 | ||
| 2010 | 3.0 L V6 | 2,500 | |
| 3.0 L V6 | 3,500 | with optional towing package | |
| 2.8 L Turbo V6 | 3,500 | ||
| 2009 | 3.6 L V6 | 2,000 | |
| 4.6 L V8 | 4,250 | ||
| 2008 | 3.6 L V6 | 2,000 | |
| 4.6 L V8 | 4,250 | ||
| 2007 | 3.6 L V6 | 2,000 | |
| 4.6 L V8 | 4,250 | ||
| 2006 | 3.6 L V6 | 2,000 | |
| 4.6 L V8 | 4,250 | ||
| 2005 | 3.6 L V6 | 2,000 | |
| 4.6 L V8 | 4,250 |
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Can A Cadillac SRX Tow A Camper Trailer, Boat Or Jet Ski?
Besides knowing how much a Cadillac SRX can tow, it’s also essential to know what practical implications this has for you as the car owner. Therefore, in the table below, we’ve outlined the average empty and loaded weight of 22 different trailers. For each trailer, we’ve identified whether or not the Cadillac SRX can tow it or not. The short conclusion is as follows:
Almost all Cadillac SRX’s will be able to tow a kayak/canoe-, jetski-, motorcycle-, teardrop- or small utility trailer with a maximum weight of 2,500 pounds. Some SRX’s with a towing package or 4.6 L V8 will also be able to tow an a-frame-, small enclosed utility-, fishing boat-, pop-up-, travel trailer/camper, or tow dolly with a maximum weight of 3,500 – 4,250 pounds.
However, let it be clear that this does not tell the whole story. Below the table, you’ll find extra information for each type of trailer that the SRX can carry. There, we will further elaborate on if the SRX can carry all types of trailers of that specific kind or if there are certain exceptions that you should take into account.
| Trailer Type | Average Empty Weight (lbs.) | Average Total Loaded Weight (lbs.) | Can A Cadillac SRX Tow It? |
| Canoe / Kayak Trailer | 200 | 400 | Yes |
| Jet Ski Trailer | 300 | 1,800 | Yes |
| Motorcycle Trailer | 500 | 2,400 | Yes |
| Teardrop Trailer | 1,700 | 2,400 | Yes |
| Small Open Utility Trailer | 700 | 2,500 | Yes |
| A-Frame Camper | 1,700 | 2,900 | Yes, with the towing package or 4.6 L V8 |
| Small Enclosed Utility Trailer | 1,000 | 3,200 | Yes, with the towing package or 4.6 L V8 |
| Fishing Boat Trailer | 600 | 3,300 | Yes, with the towing package or 4.6 L V8 |
| Pop Up Camper | 2,300 | 3,400 | Yes, with the towing package or 4.6 L V8 |
| Small Travel Trailer | 2,800 | 3,600 | Yes, with 4.6 L V8 |
| Tow Dolly | 600 | 4,000 | Yes, with 4.6 L V8 |
| Large Enclosed Utility Trailer | 2,700 | 7,100 | No |
| Small Horse Trailer | 2,900 | 7,200 | No |
| Large Travel Trailer | 6,700 | 8,300 | No |
| Car Trailer | 1,900 | 9,000 | No |
| Large Flatbed Trailer | 3,000 | 10,400 | No |
| Large Boat Trailer | 2,200 | 13,600 | No |
| Dump Trailer | 4,500 | 16,900 | No |
| Toy Hauler | 7,600 | 17,900 | No |
| Large Livestock Trailer | 7,300 | 18,700 | No |
| 5th Wheel Camper | 12,700 | 18,700 | No |
| Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer | 7,200 | 23,200 | No |
- Kayak: All Cadillac SRX models will be able to tow a kayak trailer. On average an empty kayak trailer will weigh 200 pounds. A loaded kayak trailer will weigh an average of 400 pound with a maximum of 800 pounds which is well within the range of the Cadillac SRX.
- Jet Ski Trailer: Almost all Cadillac SRX models will be able to tow a jet ski trailer. On average an empty jet ski trailer will weigh 300 pounds. A loaded jet ski trailer will weigh an average of 1,800 pounds which is within the range of the Cadillac SRX. Some jet ski trailers will weigh 3,000 pounds meaning you need a towing package or a 4.6 L V8.
- Motorcycle Trailer: Almost all Cadillac SRX models will be able to tow a motorcycle trailer. On average an empty motorcycle trailer will weigh 500 pounds. A loaded motorcycle trailer will weigh an average of 2,400 pounds which is within the range of the Cadillac SRX. Some motorcycle trailers will weigh 3,500 pounds meaning you need a towing package or a 4.6 L V8.
- Teardrop Trailer: Almost all Cadillac SRX models will be able to tow a teardrop trailer. On average an empty teardrop trailer will weigh 1,700 pounds. A loaded teardrop trailer will weigh an average of 2,400 pounds which is within the range of the Cadillac SRX. Some teardrop trailers will weigh 6,000 pounds meaning they can’t be towed by a Cadillac SRX.
- Small Open Utility Trailer: Almost all Cadillac SRX models will be able to tow a small open utility trailer. On average an empty small open utility trailer er will weigh 700 pounds. A loaded small open utility trailer will weigh an average of 2,500 pounds which is within the range of the Cadillac SRX. Some small open utility trailers will weigh 3,000 pounds meaning they you need a towing package or a 4.6 L V8.
- A-Frame Camper: Some Cadillac SRX’s will be able to tow an a-frame camper. On average an empty a-frame camper weighs 1,700 pounds. A loaded a-frame camper will weigh an average of 2,900 pounds with a maximum of 3,600 pounds which means you’ll need a SRX with a towing package or a 4.6 L V8 to tow it.
- Small Enclosed Utility Trailer: Some Cadillac SRX’s will be able to tow a small enclosed utility trailer. On average an empty small enclosed utility trailer weighs 1,000 pounds. A loaded small enclosed utility trailer will weigh an average of 3,200 pounds which means you’ll need a SRX with a towing package or a 4.6 L V8 to tow it. Some of these trailers will weigh 7,000 pounds meaning they can’t be towed by A Cadillac SRX.
- Fishing Boat Trailer: Some Cadillac SRX’s will be able to tow a fishing boat trailer. On average an empty fishing boat trailer weighs 600 pounds. A loaded fishing boat trailer will weigh an average of 3,300 pounds which means you’ll need a SRX with a towing package or a 4.6 L V8 to tow it. Some of these trailers will weigh 6,000 pounds meaning they can’t be towed by a Cadillac SRX.
- Pop-Up Camper: Some Cadillac SRX’s will be able to tow a pop-up camper. On average an empty pop-up camper weighs 2,300 pounds. A loaded pop-up camper will weigh an average of 3,400 pounds which means you’ll need a SRX with a towing package or a 4.6 L V8 to tow it. Some of these trailers will weigh 4,000 pounds meaning only a 4.6 L V8 can tow it.
- Small Travel Trailer: Almost no Cadillac SRX will be able to tow a small travel trailer. On average an empty small travel trailer weighs 2,800 pounds. A loaded small travel trailer will weigh an average of 3,600 pounds which means you’ll need a SRX with a 4.6 L V8 to tow it. Some of these trailers will weigh 4,5000 pounds meaning they can’t be towed by a Cadillac SRX.
- Tow Dolly: Almost no Cadillac SRX will be able to tow a tow dolly. On average an empty tow dolly weighs 600 pounds. A loaded tow dolly will weigh an average of 4,000 pounds which means you’ll need a SRX with a 4.6 L V8 to tow it. Some of these dolly’s will weigh 5,000 pounds meaning they can’t be towed by a Cadillac SRX.
How Well Can A Cadillac SRX Tow Compared To It’s Competitors?
Finally, it’s also important to know how well a Cadillac SRX can tow compared to its competitors. This is beneficial information if you’re in the market for an SRX and trying to figure out how well the car performs compared to the other options you have.
We found that the Cadillac SRX is certainly not the best tower compared to its competition. The 2,500 pounds that the SRX comes with as a standard is well below what the competitors offer. The 2016 Volvo XC60 offers a pretty low 3,300 pounds minimum, which is still a lot higher than the SRX.
Furthermore, the 3,500-pound maximum is also not that good compared to the competition. The X5 and Q5 both blow this number out of the water, with the X5 promising a solid 6,000 pounds. The GLK 250 and the XC60 are the only cars comparable to the SRX, with 3,500 pounds and 3,300 pounds, respectively.
| Year / Make / Model | Min. Towing Capacity (lbs.) | Max. Towing Capacity (lbs.) |
| 2016 Cadillac SRX | 2,500 | 3,500 |
| 2014 Volvo XC60 | 3,300 | 3,300 |
| 2014 Audi Q5 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| 2017 BMW X5 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| 2014 Mercedes GLK 250 | 3,500 | 3,500 |
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