Hello,
I already towed something like 3500-4000 pounds (2 horses in a van), a number of times
In Europe CX-5 AT/MT >= 150 HP is given that can towed 4400 pounds with a braked trailer (max 8% slope)
I have a CX-5 2.2D MT 175 HP
All without any problem at all, apart a significant rise in fuel...