2026 Mazda CX-90 towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport AWD, 3.3L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Top 37% of 147 SUVs (2026).
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 Sport AWD, $47,480.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 6,854 lb | 4,735 lb to 5,176 lb | $47,480 |
| 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 6,854 lb | 4,735 lb to 5,176 lb | $50,270 |
| 3.3 Turbo S Premium Sport AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 6,854 lb | 4,901 lb to 5,176 lb | $54,140 |
| 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 6,854 lb | 4,901 lb to 5,176 lb | $57,570 |
| 3.3 Turbo Select AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | 6,854 lb | 4,735 lb to 5,176 lb | $39,300 |
| PHEV Preferred AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,243 lb | $50,495 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Preferred | 2.5L 4cyl | N/A | 3,500 lb | 1,611 lb | 6,854 lb | 5,243 lb | $50,695 |
| PHEV Premium Sport AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,243 lb | $55,300 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Premium Sport | 2.5L 4cyl | N/A | 3,500 lb | 1,611 lb | 6,854 lb | 5,243 lb | $55,500 |
| PHEV Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,243 lb | $58,500 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Premium Plus | 2.5L 4cyl | N/A | 3,500 lb | 1,611 lb | 6,854 lb | 5,243 lb | $58,700 |
| 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb | N/A | 6,854 lb | 4,735 lb to 5,176 lb | $43,450 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2024 to 2026: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango | 8,700 lb | R/T 392 AWD | $49,995 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lb | Laredo 4x2 | $38,920 |
| Mazda CX-90 (this car) | 5,000 lb | 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport AWD | $47,480 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lb | SE FWD | $39,435 |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 5,000 lb | SE w/Tech Pkg FWD | $43,730 |
| Mazda CX-50 | 3,500 lb | 2.5 Turbo AWD | $37,900 |
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