Mazda CX-90 Towing Capacity & Performance

Mazda CX-90 Towing Capacity & Performance

2025 Mazda CX-90 Towing Capacity at a Glance

  • Powertrains: Choose between the e-SkyactivĀ®-G 3.3-liter turbo or the SKYACTIVĀ®-G 3.3-liter high-output turbo engine, delivering up to 369 pound-feet of torque.
  • Towing: When properly equipped, the Mazda CX-90 boasts a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds – enough to haul a boat or recreational vehicle.
  • Tow Features: Enhance your full-size crossover SUV with features like a genuine Mazda towing hitch and a Tow Brake Controller, among others.
  • Drive Modes: Push your Mazda CX-90 to the next level with three optional Drive Modes, including an available Towing Mode, for optimized performance when hauling heavy loads.

2025 Mazda CX-90 Towing Capacity Guide

If you're looking for a family SUV that can help you bring along toys for extra fun on your trips, the 2025 Mazda CX-90 towing capacity was designed with you in mind. The all-new Mazda CX-90, available at Greenway Mazda, is a three-row crossover SUV that offers a seamless connection between driver, passenger, and the road ahead. It offers standard i-Activ AWDĀ® and a strong towing capacity, capable of handling up to 5,000 pounds,1 depending on the model you choose.

In this guide, we'll explore how the capacities vary by trim, what you can tow with a Mazda CX-90, and more.

Everything To Know About the 2025 Mazda CX-90 Towing Capacity

Whether you're planning weekend getaways with your boat or recreation trailer, understanding the full capabilities across the Mazda CX-90 lineup is essential. For 2025, there are six available trim levels to choose from – they are as follows:

  • 2025 MAZDA CX-90 3.3 TURBO SELECT
  • 2025 MAZDA CX-90 3.3 TURBO PREFERRED
  • 2025 MAZDA CX-90 3.3 TURBO PREMIUM SPORT
  • 2025 MAZDA CX-90 3.3 TURBO PREMIUM PLUS
  • 2025 MAZDA CX-90 3.3 TURBO S PREMIUM
  • 2025 MAZDA CX-90 3.3 TURBO S PREMIUM PLUS

Regarding the 2025 Mazda CX-90 towing specs, this full-size crossover SUV is more powerful than you might first expect. Starting with the entry-level and second-tier trims, the Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select and Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Preferred offer a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.1 However, as you upgrade your model, starting with the third-level Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport, you'll hit the maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.1

For those who are trying to decide between the 2025 Mazda CX-90 or the more eco-friendly 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV, the plug-in hybrid variant provides a max towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds1 plus an available Towing Mode that helps with stability when hauling. No matter if you opt for the new Mazda CX-90 for sale or its PHEV counterpart, you can expect a three-row crossover SUV that masterfully balances performance and efficiency.

What Can the Mazda CX-90 Tow?
Mazda CX-90 Towing Features and Accessories

The Engines Behind the Towing Capacity of the Mazda CX-90

The 2025 Mazda CX-90 towing capacity is made possible by a single engine offered throughout the lineup, available in two distinct power variations.

  • e-SkyactivĀ®-G 3.3-Liter Turbo Inline Six: The first option is the standard e-SkyactivĀ®-G 3.3-liter turbo engine that boasts up to 280 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. This comes equipped in the Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select, Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Preferred, Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport, and Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus.
  • e-SkyactivĀ®-G 3.3-Liter High-Output Turbo Inline Six: The second option is the e-SkyactivĀ®-G 3.3-liter high-output turbo engine that harnesses an impressive 340 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque with premium unleaded fuel – even with regular unleaded fuel, you'll still have 319 ponies and 319 pound-feet of torque at your disposal. This powertrain is standard on the Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium and Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus trims.

Every model, from the entry-level to the top-tier trim, pairs its engine with an e-SkyactivĀ®-Drive eight-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and a rear-biased i-Activ AWDĀ® drivetrain. See how this SUV stacks up with other models when you compare the Mazda CX-90 vs. Mazda CX-9.

What Can the Mazda CX-90 Tow?

The Mazda CX-90 can tow many types of recreational and utility items with its 5,000-pound1 maximum towing capacity. Specific item weights will vary, as will the weight inside the full-size crossover SUV, so be sure to check the weights of your items as well as the specific towing capacity of your vehicle. In general, a 2025 Mazda CX-90 can tow items like the following:

  • Pop-up tent campers
  • Jet Ski or WaveRunner on a trailer
  • One or two motorcycles on a trailer
  • Small travel trailers
  • Teardrop campers
  • Small utility trailers
  • Some boats and personal watercraft on a trailer
  • One or two ATVs on a trailer
  • Fiberglass travel trailers
  • Certain cars on a tow dolly
  • An A-frame pop-up camper
Get Out and Explore With the Mazda CX-90
Mazda CX-90 Towing Features and Accessories

2025 Mazda CX-90 Towing Features & Accessories

If you want to tow with your Mazda CX-90, you can do so with the available towing features and accessories. This elegant three-row crossover SUV offers three distinct drive modes: Sport, Off-Road, and the available Towing Mode.

Available 2025 Mazda CX-90 towing accessories include a genuine Mazda towing hitch, a Tow Brake Controller, a tow ball mount, a wiring harness, and other hitch accessories. The Trailer Brake Controller communicates with the brake system of your Mazda CX-90 for smoother, safer braking and a more confident towing experience.

The available Mi-Drive Towing Mode will optimize your Mazda CX-90 drivetrain to help your vehicle handle the additional weight for a smoother towing experience.

Get Out and Explore With the Mazda CX-90

With a seating capacity for up to eight passengers and a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, the Mazda CX-90 is a great adventure companion for the entire family.

The interior of this SUV provides a cargo carrying capacity of up to 15.9 cubic feet with all seats in use, 40.1 cubic feet with the third row folded, and a maximum of 75.2 cubic feet with all rear seats folded down. Plus, if the interior cargo storage space wasn't enough, this vehicle also offers roof rails for storing additional gear for those family road trips.

We invite you to come experience the Mazda CX-90 for yourself at our Mazda dealer in Houston, TX.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2025 Mazda CX-90 towing capacity?

The 2025 Mazda CX-90 has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.1 With this towing capacity, you can tow things like boats and boat trailers, motorcycles, ATVs, pop-up campers, A-frame campers, fiberglass campers, small travel trailers, utility trailers, and more. Available Towing drive mode and genuine Mazda towing accessories are available to enhance your towing experience.

Can the 2025 Mazda CX-90 tow a boat?

Yes, the Mazda CX-90 can tow a boat and boat trailer. This SUV has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, so it has the ability to tow fishing boats, some fiberglass boats, and any personal watercraft and trailer that falls under the 5,000-pound1 towing weight rating. Always check your equipment to verify weight before attempting to tow.

Can you put a trailer hitch on the Mazda CX-90?

Yes, you can put a trailer hitch on the Mazda CX-90. In fact, this sophisticated crossover SUV offers a line of towing accessories that can be installed at the dealership or on order. Mazda towing accessories include a genuine Mazda hitch and ball mount, a Tow Brake Controller, a wiring harness, and other hitch attachments to help enhance your towing experience.


1Towing capacities shown are maximums and must be reduced by the weight of any passenger, cargo hitch or optional equipment in the towing vehicle. Please refer to vehicle Owner's Manual for details regarding towing capacities and other valuable information. Towing a trailer may have an effect on vehicle's handling, braking, durability, performance and driving economy. For specific information on recommended or required equipment, see your Mazda Dealer. Hitches are available through manufacturers other than Mazda.

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