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Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities (2013 - 2024): Your Comprehensive Guide

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Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Overview

The Mazda CX-5 towing capacity ranges between 2,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

For instance, the 2024 Mazda CX-5 has a minimum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs, while the 2019 Mazda CX-5 has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Mazda CX-5.

Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity

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All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2024 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Data

The 2024 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2024 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
2.5 Signature SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 Premium Package SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S Select Package SUV 2.5L | I4 | SKYACTIV-G DOHC 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S Premium Plus Package SUV 2.5L | I4 | SKYACTIV-G DOHC 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S Premium Package SUV 2.5L | I4 | SKYACTIV-G DOHC 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S Preferred Package SUV 2.5L | I4 | SKYACTIV-G DOHC 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2024 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
2.5 S Carbon Edition SUV 2.5L | I4 | SKYACTIV-G DOHC 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 Carbon SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs

2023 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Data

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2023 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
2.5 Signature SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S Select Package SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S Premium Plus Package SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S Premium Package SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S Preferred Package SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2023 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
2.5 S Carbon Edition SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2022 Mazda CX 5
2022 Mazda CX 5

2022 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Data

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2022 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
2.5 Signature SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S Select Package SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S Premium Plus Package SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S Premium Package SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S Preferred Package SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2022 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
2.5 S Carbon Edition SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2.5 S SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs

2021 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Data

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Signature SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT Reserve SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2021 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Carbon Edition SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Carbon Edition SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Carbon Edition SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Carbon Edition SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs

2020 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Data

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2020 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Signature SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT Reserve SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2020 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2020 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
Signature 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Grand Touring Reserve 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Grand Touring 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Grand Touring 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs

2019 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Data

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.

2019 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Signature SUV 2.2L | Twin Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 168 HP | 290 ft/lbs 3,500 lbs
Signature SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2019 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
GT Reserve SUV 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2019 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
Sport 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Signature 2.2L | Twin Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 168 HP | 290 ft/lbs 3,500 lbs
Signature 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Grand Touring Reserve 2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 310 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Grand Touring 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Grand Touring 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2018 Mazda CX 5
2018 Mazda CX 5

2018 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Data

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2018 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 186 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2017 Mazda CX 5
2017 Mazda CX 5

2017 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Data

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2017 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2017 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
Grand Select SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 187 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Grand Select SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2016 Mazda CX 5
2016 Mazda CX 5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Data

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2016 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD | 155 HP | 150 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2016 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2015 Mazda CX 5
2015 Mazda CX 5

2015 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Data

The 2015 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2015 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 155 HP | 150 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport 2.5L SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD | 155 HP | 150 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
2015 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs

2014 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Data

The 2014 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2014 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 155 HP | 150 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD | 155 HP | 150 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.5L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 184 HP | 185 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs

2013 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity Data

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2013 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacities
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque Towing Capacity
Touring SUV 2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | AWD | 155 HP | 150 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Touring SUV 2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD | 155 HP | 150 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | AWD | 155 HP | 150 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
Sport SUV 2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD | 155 HP | 150 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | AWD | 155 HP | 150 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
GT SUV 2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD | 155 HP | 150 ft/lbs 2,000 lbs
  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.
Mazda CX 5
Mazda CX 5

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