Tow Capacities

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Mazda CX-5 towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Mazda CX-5. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered10 (2013–2022)
Configurations73
Highest rating in our dataset3,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,065 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a Mazda CX-5 that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Mazda CX-5 towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Mazda CX-5 towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20222,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,007 lbs8Open year
20212,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,033 lbs12Open year
20202,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,045 lbs8Open year
20192,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,045 lbs9Open year
20182,000 lbs2,000 lbs988 lbs6Open year
20172,000 lbs2,000 lbs988 lbs6Open year
20162,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,065 lbs6Open year
20152,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,060 lbs6Open year
20142,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,060 lbs6Open year
20132,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,051 lbs6Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Mazda CX-5 towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Mazda CX-5 years can tow my trailer?

Compare Mazda CX-5 model years

20212022
Min towing2,000 lbs2,000 lbs
Max towing2,000 lbs2,000 lbs
Max payload1,033 lbs1,007 lbs
Configurations128
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles4.33, 4.41, 4.624.41, 4.62
Engines2.5 liters I-42.5 liters I-4
  • 2022 and 2021 share the same highest dataset towing rating (2,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Mazda CX-5 configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,007 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,007 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,007 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,007 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,007 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,007 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.41 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 970 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.41 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 970 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Carbon2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,023 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Carbon2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,033 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Carbon2.5 liters I-4 · 4.41 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,019 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Carbon2.5 liters I-4 · 4.41 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 970 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,023 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,033 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.41 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 970 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Signature2.5 liters I-4 · 4.41 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 970 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Sport2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,023 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Sport2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,033 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Touring2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,023 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Touring2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,033 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,034 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,045 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.41 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 981 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Signature2.5 liters I-4 · 4.41 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 981 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Sport2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,034 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Sport2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,045 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Touring2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,034 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Touring2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,045 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Signature2.2 liters I-4 · 4.41 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 998 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,045 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,034 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.41 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 981 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Signature2.5 liters I-4 · 4.41 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 981 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Sport2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,045 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Sport2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,034 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Touring2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,045 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Touring2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,034 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Sport2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Sport2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Touring2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Touring2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Grand2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Sport2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Sport2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Touring2.5 liters I-4 · 4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Touring2.5 liters I-4 · 4.33 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Grand4.62 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 977 lbs
    Open year

Mazda CX-5 towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 20222,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,045 lbs28
2010s2010–20192013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20192,000 – 3,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,065 lbs45

Mazda CX-5 payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
2022970 lbs1,007 lbs8Open year
2021970 lbs1,033 lbs12Open year
2020981 lbs1,045 lbs8Open year
2019981 lbs1,045 lbs9Open year
2018988 lbs988 lbs6Open year
2017988 lbs988 lbs6Open year
2016976 lbs1,065 lbs6Open year
20151,005 lbs1,060 lbs6Open year
20141,005 lbs1,060 lbs6Open year
20131,036 lbs1,051 lbs6Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Mazda CX-5 towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2019 → 2020: Maximum towing 3,000 lbs → 2,000 lbs (-1,000 lbs)
  • 2018 → 2019: Maximum towing 2,000 lbs → 3,000 lbs (+1,000 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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