How Much Can the 2023 MAZDA CX-50 Tow?

June 8th, 2022 by

2023 Mazda CX-50 Towing Capabilities

 

The new Mazda CX-50 looks great, but can it handle all the towing tasks you need to do on Hudson roads? The Mazda CX-50 towing capacity is an impressive 3,500 pounds. Below, Tulley Mazda discusses the 2023 Mazda towing capacity, as well as its horsepower and other engine specs, in greater detail.

2023 MAZDA CX-50 Towing Capacity & Engine Specs

What accounts for the impressive 2023 Mazda CX-50 towing capacity? That would be the equally impressive SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 engine that comes standard in three of the Mazda CX-50 trims. Here are the engine performance specs of each option:

SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Cylinder Deactivation

  • 2,000-pound MAZDA CX-50 towing capacity
  • 186 lb-ft torque @ 4,000 rpm
  • 187 hp @ 6,000 rpm
  • Standard in 2.5 S, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Preferred Plus, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus trims

SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 with Twin-scroll Turbo and i-Stop

  • 3,500-pound MAZDA CX-50 towing capacity
  • 320 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
  • 256 hp @ 5,000 rpm
  • Standard in 2.5 S Turbo, 2.5 S Turbo Premium, 2.5 S Turbo Premium Plus trims

What You Can Tow With the 2023 MAZDA CX-50 Towing Capacity?

What can you tow with the 3,500-pound Mazda towing capacity? A lot! If you play hard on the weekend and like to bring your boat or camper to the lake, the Mazda CX-50 is the SUV for you. Here are some ideas of what you might tow with your Mazda CX-50

  • A-frame camper
  • Small utility trailer
  • Teardrop camper
  • Bass boat
  • Motorcycle trailer
  • Jet skis
  • ATVs
  • Canoes
  • Kayaks

2023 MAZDA CX-50 Towing-Related Features

One of the great things about the new Mazda CX-50 is that it is loaded with features that make towing on our Merrimack roads easier and safer. Here are just a few:

  • 360° View Monitor
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Blind Spot Monitoring system
  • Blind Spot Assist
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keep Assist

Check Out the New MAZDA CX-50 at Tulley Mazda of Nashua

You should come down and test drive this SUV to experience its exceptional performance yourself. We’ll be happy to help you drive home in one of your own, whether you plan to buy or lease. And, if you’d like to compare the Mazda CX-50 models, check out our post on the Mazda CX-9 towing capacity to see how the two models stack up. Our dealership is conveniently located near Lowell, and we’re here to help, so contact us today!

 

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