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2025 Mazda CX-50 towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,800 lb
Margin
700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
72% of 3,915 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 3,500 lb: 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD, $41,000.

2025 Mazda CX-50 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,061 lb4,976 lb3,915 lb$41,000
2.5 Turbo Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,061 lb4,976 lb3,915 lb$41,500
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,061 lb4,976 lb3,915 lb$43,500
2.5 S Select AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb1,120 lb4,861 lb3,741 lb$30,500
2.5 S Preferred AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb1,120 lb4,861 lb3,741 lb$31,850
2.5 S Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb1,120 lb4,861 lb3,741 lb$34,200
2.5 S Premium Plus AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb1,120 lb4,861 lb3,741 lb$37,700
Hybrid Preferred AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,127 lb5,135 lb4,008 lb$33,970
Hybrid Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,127 lb5,135 lb4,008 lb$37,400
Hybrid Premium Plus AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,127 lb5,135 lb4,008 lb$40,050

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2023 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2023 to 2026: 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Mazda CX-705,000 lb3.3 Turbo Premium AWD$45,900
Mazda CX-905,000 lb3.3 Turbo Premium Sport AWD$46,600
Mazda CX-50 (this car)3,500 lb2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD$41,000
Toyota RAV42,500 lbPlug-in Hybrid SE AWD$44,815
Mazda CX-52,000 lb2.5 S AWD$29,050
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$30,100

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked