What can the 2026 Mazda CX-5 tow?

Up to

1,500 lb

Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.

TrailerTrimPeopleEach person, lbCargo, lbTongue weight, %

Trailer check

No. 306 lb over the rating.

Shown: the lightest towed trailer type. None fits the top trim.

Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate

Checks for this trailer and trim
Check	Numbers
Tow rating Fail	1,806 lb loaded. Rating 1,500 lb. 120% of the rating. Short by 306 lb.
80% of the rating Over	Up to 1,200 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit.
Payload Pass	Tongue weight 226 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 526 lb. Payload 1,058 lb. Left 532 lb.
Hitch needed Info	Class I, up to 2,000 lb.
Frontal area Not known	Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide.

People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: 2.5 S AWD.

No: 9 trims.

Every rated trim against this trailer
Trim	Tow rating	Share of rating	Payload	Payload left	Result
2.5 S AWD	1,500 lb	120%	1,058 lb	532 lb	No: rating
Select AWD	1,500 lb	120%	Not listed	Not listed	No: rating
2.5 S Select AWD	1,500 lb	120%	1,058 lb	532 lb	No: rating
Preferred AWD	1,500 lb	120%	Not listed	Not listed	No: rating
2.5 S Preferred AWD	1,500 lb	120%	1,058 lb	532 lb	No: rating
Premium AWD	1,500 lb	120%	Not listed	Not listed	No: rating
2.5 S Premium AWD	1,500 lb	120%	1,058 lb	532 lb	No: rating
Premium Plus AWD	1,500 lb	120%	Not listed	Not listed	No: rating
2.5 S Premium Plus AWD	1,500 lb	120%	1,058 lb	532 lb	No: rating

Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.

Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.