Mazda CX-5 towing capacity
The 2020 Mazda CX-5 is rated for 2,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). The source gives one figure for it.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2020 Mazda CX-5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX5model printed as "CX5"; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.5L I-4 | 2,000 lbs | p. 22 | |||
| CX5model printed as "CX5"; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.5L I-4 TC | 2,000 lbs | p. 22 |
Source: Trailer Life 2020 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2019 Mazda CX-5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L | 2,000 lbs | towing package | p. 23 |
Source: Trailer Life 2019 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2018 Mazda CX-5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX5model printed as "CX5"; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L | 2,000 lbs | towing package | p. 23 |
Source: Trailer Life 2018 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2016 Mazda CX-5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX5model printed as "CX5"; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L | 2,000 lbs | p. 14 | |||
| CX5the guide notes under this make: 2016 Mazda ratings, 2017 ratings not available at press time; model printed as "CX5"; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L | 2,000 lbs | p. 24 |
Source: Trailer Life 2016 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer); Trailer Life 2017 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2015 Mazda CX-5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX5model printed as "CX5"; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L | 2,000 lbs | p. 24 |
Source: Trailer Life 2015 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the Mazda CX-5's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2020: 2,000 lbs; 2019: 2,000 lbs; 2018: 2,000 lbs; 2016: 2,000 lbs; 2015: 2,000 lbs.
What hitch are the Mazda CX-5 ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.