Mazda CX 5 towing capacity by year
The Mazda CX 5 has tow data across 13 model years, from 2013 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Mazda CX 5 carries a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2019 model year at 3,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Mazda CX 5 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Mazda CX 5 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Mazda CX 5, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Mazda CX 5 years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mazda CX 5 | 8 | 2,000 |
| 2024 Mazda CX 5 | 8 | 2,000 |
| 2023 Mazda CX 5 | 8 | 2,000 |
| 2022 Mazda CX 5 | 8 | 2,000 |
| 2021 Mazda CX 5 | 7 | 2,000 |
Older Mazda CX 5 years (2013–2020)
Earlier model years for the Mazda CX 5, going back to 2013. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mazda CX 5 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 2019 Mazda CX 5 | 9 | 3,000 |
| 2018 Mazda CX 5 | 3 | 2,000 |
| 2017 Mazda CX 5 | 4 | 2,000 |
| 2016 Mazda CX 5 | 3 | 2,000 |
| 2015 Mazda CX 5 | 3 | 2,000 |
| 2014 Mazda CX 5 | 3 | 2,000 |
| 2013 Mazda CX 5 | 3 | 2,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.