2024 Mazda CX 5 towing capacity
The 2024 Mazda CX 5 is published in 8 configurations with a tow rating of 2,000 lb (light utility / small-trailer territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2024 Mazda CX 5 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S Select Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.5 Liter | 187 | 185 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,783 | — |
| 2.5 S Preferred Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.5 Liter | 187 | 185 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,783 | — |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.5 Liter | 187 | 185 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,783 | — |
| 2.5 S Premium Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.5 Liter | 187 | 185 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,783 | — |
| 2.5 S Premium Plus Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.5 Liter | 187 | 185 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,783 | — |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 227 | 310 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,867 | — |
| 2.5 Carbon Turbo Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 227 | 310 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,867 | — |
| 2.5 Turbo Signature Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 227 | 310 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,867 | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2023
The 2023 Mazda CX 5 carried a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb. The 2024 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2023 Mazda CX 5 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2024 Mazda models
The rest of Mazda's 2024 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2024 Mazda CX 90 | 5,000 |
| 2024 Mazda CX 90 Phev | 5,000 |
| 2024 Mazda CX 50 | 3,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.