2025 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- 2.5 S AWD, 2.5L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 129 of 159 SUVs (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 1,600 lb
- Margin
- 400 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 43% of 3,679 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 1,600 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 2,000 lb: 2.5 S AWD, $29,050.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,045 lb | 4,724 lb | 3,679 lb | $29,050 |
| 2.5 S Select AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,045 lb | 4,724 lb | 3,679 lb | $30,380 |
| 2.5 S Preferred AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 972 lb | 4,724 lb | 3,752 lb | $31,730 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 972 lb | 4,724 lb | 3,752 lb | $32,630 |
| 2.5 S Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 972 lb | 4,724 lb | 3,752 lb | $35,680 |
| 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 957 lb | 4,828 lb | 3,871 lb | $37,200 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 957 lb | 4,828 lb | 3,871 lb | $38,280 |
| 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 957 lb | 4,828 lb | 3,871 lb | $41,080 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2019: 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
- Changed in 2020: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
- Changed in 2026: 2,000 lb to 1,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-70 | 5,000 lb | 3.3 Turbo Premium AWD | $45,900 |
| Mazda CX-50 | 3,500 lb | 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD | $41,000 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2,500 lb | Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD | $44,815 |
| Mazda CX-5 (this car) | 2,000 lb | 2.5 S AWD | $29,050 |
| Ford Escape | 2,000 lb | Active FWD | $29,515 |
| Honda CR-V | 1,500 lb | LX 2WD | $30,100 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree