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2021 Mazda CX-30 towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,600 lb
Margin
400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
49% of 3,234 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-22 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
2,000 lb
80% of the rating
1,600 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 2,000 lb: FWD, $22,050.

2021 Mazda CX-30 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,234 lb$22,050
2.5 S FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,234 lb$22,050
AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,388 lb$23,450
2.5 S AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,388 lb$23,450
Select FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,234 lb$24,050
Select AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,388 lb$25,450
Preferred FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,234 lb$26,450
Preferred AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,388 lb$27,850
Premium FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,234 lb$28,700
Turbo AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,342 lb to 3,505 lb$30,050
Premium AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,388 lb$30,100
Turbo Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,342 lb to 3,505 lb$32,450
Turbo Premium Plus AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,342 lb to 3,505 lb$34,050

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002020202120222023
Highest rating each year, 2020 to 2023. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2020 to 2023: 2,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Mazda CX-30 (this car)2,000 lbFWD$22,050
Mazda CX-52,000 lbSport FWD$25,370
Honda HR-V1,763 lbLX 2WD$21,220
Subaru Crosstrek1,500 lbAWD$22,245

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked