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2023 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
47% of 3,424 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-23 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: 2.5 S AWD, $22,950.

2023 Mazda CX-30 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
2.5 S AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,424 lb$22,950
Select AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,424 lb$25,250
2.5 S Select AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,424 lb$25,400
Preferred AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,424 lb$28,220
2.5 S Preferred AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,424 lb$28,550
Carbon Edition AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,424 lb$29,290
2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,424 lb$29,290
Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,424 lb$31,060
2.5 S Premium AWD2.5LAWD2,000 lb3,424 lb$31,500
Turbo Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,342 lb to 3,525 lb$33,800
2.5 S Turbo Premium AWDN/AAWD2,000 lb3,424 lb$33,800
Turbo Premium Plus AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,342 lb to 3,525 lb$35,400
2.5 S Turbo Premium Plus AWDN/AAWD2,000 lb3,424 lb$35,400

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

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Mazda CX-503,500 lbTurbo AWD$37,150
Mazda CX-30 (this car)2,000 lb2.5 S AWD$22,950
Mazda CX-52,000 lb2.5 S AWD$26,700
Toyota Corolla Cross1,500 lbL FWD$23,610
Honda HR-V1,000 lbLX 2WD$23,800

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