How much can the 2026 Mazda CX-50 tow?

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 tows up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped (2.5 Turbo, 2.5L I4 227 hp, AWD). Ratings run from 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb depending on trim, engine and drive; half of the configurations are rated 2,000 lb or more.

Maximum towing
3,500 lb
best-equipped version
Typical rating
2,000 lb
median configuration

What can the CX-50 tow?

Typical loaded weights against the best-equipped (3,500 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	Lowest-rated
Jet ski on a trailer	~1,000 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Small utility trailer, loaded	~1,500 lb	Comfortable	Near the limit
Teardrop camper	~1,800 lb	Comfortable	Over the rating
Pop-up camper	~3,000 lb	Near the limit	Over the rating
Bass boat and trailer	~3,500 lb	Near the limit	Over the rating

Check your own trailer weight against every CX-50 configuration

CX-50 towing capacity by configuration

Trim	Engine	Drive	Tows	Payload
2.5 Turbo	2.5L I4 227 hp	AWD	3,500 lb	–
2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition	2.5L I4 227 hp	AWD	3,500 lb	–
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus	2.5L I4 227 hp	AWD	3,500 lb	–
2.5 S Meridian Edition	2.5L I4 187 hp	AWD	2,000 lb	–
2.5 S Preferred	2.5L I4 187 hp	AWD	2,000 lb	–
2.5 S Premium	2.5L I4 187 hp	AWD	2,000 lb	–
2.5 S Select	2.5L I4 187 hp	AWD	2,000 lb	–
Hybrid Preferred	2.5L I4 hybrid 219 hp	AWD	1,500 lb	–
Hybrid Premium	2.5L I4 hybrid 219 hp	AWD	1,500 lb	–
Hybrid Premium Plus	2.5L I4 hybrid 219 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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