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2026 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,200 lb
Margin
300 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
31% of 3,856 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 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
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
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 1,500 lb: 2.5 S AWD, $29,990.

2026 Mazda CX-5 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
2.5 S AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,058 lb4,914 lb3,856 lb$29,990
Select AWD2.5LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,856 lb$31,990
2.5 S Select AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,058 lb4,914 lb3,856 lb$31,990
Preferred AWD2.5LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,856 lb$34,250
2.5 S Preferred AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,058 lb4,914 lb3,856 lb$34,250
Premium AWD2.5LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,856 lb$36,900
2.5 S Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,058 lb4,914 lb3,856 lb$36,900
Premium Plus AWD2.5LAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,856 lb$38,990
2.5 S Premium Plus AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,058 lb4,914 lb3,856 lb$38,990

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,00020132015201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2013 to 2026. Pounds.
  • 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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Mazda CX-705,000 lb3.3 Turbo Premium AWD$46,780
Mazda CX-503,500 lb2.5 Turbo AWD$37,900
Toyota RAV43,500 lbSE FWD$34,700
Ford Escape2,000 lbActive FWD$30,350
Mazda CX-5 (this car)1,500 lb2.5 S AWD$29,990
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$30,920

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