2025 Mazda CX-70 towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- 3.3 Turbo Premium AWD, 3.3L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Top 34% of 159 SUVs (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
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
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| 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 5,000 lb: 3.3 Turbo Premium AWD, $45,900.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 Turbo Premium AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,709 lb to 5,168 lb | $45,900 |
| 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,709 lb to 5,168 lb | $48,900 |
| 3.3 Turbo S Premium AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,863 lb to 5,168 lb | $52,450 |
| 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,863 lb to 5,168 lb | $55,950 |
| 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,709 lb to 5,168 lb | $40,445 |
| PHEV Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 5,198 lb | $54,400 |
| PHEV Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 5,198 lb | $57,450 |
| PHEV PHEV Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 5,198 lb | N/A |
| PHEV PHEV Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 5,198 lb | N/A |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2025 to 2026: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-70 (this car) | 5,000 lb | 3.3 Turbo Premium AWD | $45,900 |
| Honda Pilot | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $42,300 |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb | LE FWD | $40,320 |
| Mazda CX-50 | 3,500 lb | 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD | $41,000 |
| Volvo XC40 | 3,500 lb | B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $40,650 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 2,000 lb | 2.5 S AWD | $29,050 |
| Nissan Murano | 1,500 lb | FWD SV | $40,470 |
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 can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree