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2021 Mazda CX-5 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
Curb weight not listed

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: Sport FWD, $25,370.

2021 Mazda CX-5 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Sport FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,437 lb to 3,552 lb$25,370
Sport AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,691 lb$26,770
Touring FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,437 lb to 3,552 lb$27,110
Touring AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,691 lb$28,510
Carbon Edition FWD2.5LFWD2,000 lb3,437 lb to 3,552 lb$28,955
Carbon Edition AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,691 lb$30,355
Grand Touring FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,437 lb to 3,552 lb$30,560
Carbon Edition Turbo FWD2.5LFWD2,000 lb3,437 lb to 3,699 lb$30,760
Grand Touring AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,691 lb$31,960
Carbon Edition Turbo AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,594 lb to 3,836 lb$32,160
Grand Touring Reserve AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,594 lb to 3,836 lb$35,385
Signature AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,594 lb to 3,836 lb$37,505

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,00020132015201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2013 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2019: 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 2,000 lb to 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford Escape3,500 lbSEL AWD$33,205
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$33,455
Mazda CX-5 (this car)2,000 lbSport FWD$25,370
Mazda CX-302,000 lbFWD$22,050
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$25,350

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