2026 Mazda CX-50 towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- 2.5 Turbo AWD, 2.5L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 89 of 147 SUVs (2026).
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.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| 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 3,500 lb: 2.5 Turbo AWD, $37,900.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 1,061 lb | 4,976 lb | 3,915 lb | $37,900 |
| 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 1,061 lb | 4,976 lb | 3,915 lb | $40,400 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 1,061 lb | 4,976 lb | 3,915 lb | $42,900 |
| 2.5 S Select AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,120 lb | 4,861 lb | 3,741 lb | $29,900 |
| 2.5 S Preferred AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,120 lb | 4,861 lb | 3,741 lb | $32,400 |
| 2.5 S Meridian Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,120 lb | 4,861 lb | 3,741 lb | $33,150 |
| 2.5 S Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,120 lb | 4,861 lb | 3,741 lb | $34,900 |
| Hybrid Preferred AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,127 lb | 5,135 lb | 4,008 lb | $34,750 |
| Hybrid Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,127 lb | 5,135 lb | 4,008 lb | $38,150 |
| Hybrid Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,127 lb | 5,135 lb | 4,008 lb | $40,450 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2023 to 2026: 3,500 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 | $46,780 |
| Mazda CX-90 | 5,000 lb | 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport AWD | $47,480 |
| Mazda CX-50 (this car) | 3,500 lb | 2.5 Turbo AWD | $37,900 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 3,500 lb | SE FWD | $34,700 |
| Honda CR-V | 1,500 lb | LX 2WD | $30,920 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 1,500 lb | 2.5 S AWD | $29,990 |
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 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