How much can the 2026 Mazda CX-5 tow?

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 is rated to tow 1,500 lb.

Maximum towing
1,500 lb
best-equipped version
Typical rating
1,500 lb
median configuration

What can the CX-5 tow?

Typical loaded weights against the best-equipped (1,500 lb) and the lowest-rated (1,500 lb) version. "Comfortable" keeps the trailer under 80% of the rating, a common safety margin.

Trailer	Weight	Best-equipped
Jet ski on a trailer	~1,000 lb	Comfortable
Small utility trailer, loaded	~1,500 lb	Near the limit
Teardrop camper	~1,800 lb	Over the rating

Check your own trailer weight against every CX-5 configuration

CX-5 towing capacity by configuration

Trim	Engine	Drive	Tows	Payload
2.5 S	2.5L I4 187 hp	AWD	1,500 lb	–
2.5 S Preferred	2.5L I4 187 hp	AWD	1,500 lb	–
2.5 S Premium	2.5L I4 187 hp	AWD	1,500 lb	–
2.5 S Premium Plus	2.5L I4 187 hp	AWD	1,500 lb	–
2.5 S Select	2.5L I4 187 hp	AWD	1,500 lb	–

2026 model year, manufacturer ratings. Maximum figures usually need the factory tow package and the right hitch; the trailer's tongue weight, passengers and cargo all count against payload. Always check the label on the door jamb and your owner's manual.

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