2021 MAZDA CX-5 Towing Capacity

October 19th, 2021 by

2024 Mazda CX-5 parked outside


Are you in the market for a family-friendly SUV that’s powerful enough to tow sporting gear or a flatbed trailer? When equipped with the available Skyactiv®-G engine, the Mazda CX-5 towing capacity reaches as high as 2,000 pounds. That’s enough to tow a jet ski, motorcycle, fishing boat, or even a small teardrop trailer out for weekend adventures in North Wales and beyond!

 

 

Read our Mazda towing capacity guide below to learn more about the Skyactiv® transmission, as well as the advanced driver-assist technologies that keep you in control while towing heavy loads and navigating tough terrain. Then, stop by our dealership in Colmar when you’re ready to take a new CX-5 out on the road!

MAZDA CX-5 Towing Capacity: Engine Specs

At the heart of the 2,000-pound Mazda CX-5 towing capacity is an available 250-hp engine with Skyactiv®-Drive transmission. This configuration offers the best of a conventional automatic transmission, combined with the extra power you’d get from a continuously variable transmission or dual-clutch transmission. See the specs here:

  • Skyactiv®-G, 250-hp 2.5T Dynamic Pressure Turbo DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine 320 pound-feet of torque
  • Skyactiv®-Drive transmission
  • Available i-Activ AWD®

MAZDA CX-5 Towing Capacity: Safety Systems

A suite of advanced safety features allow you to reach maximum Mazda towing capacity and stay in complete control of your cargo:

  • Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist
  • Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control System
  • Hill Launch Assist
  • Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brake Force Distribution & Brake Assist
  • Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Need your CX-5 to perform specialized towing or hauling tasks around Lansdale? You can upgrade with genuine Mazda parts accessories, available to order online from our parts center. We’ll give you a call when your parts arrive, or install them for you!

Explore MAZDA Towing Capacity Specs with North Penn Mazda

Wondering which configuration offers the Mazda CX-5 towing capacity you need in Chalfont, or which accessories can help you to achieve the max Mazda towing capacity? The team at North Penn Mazda is standing by to help you find your perfect fit! Contact us online, or visit our showroom to explore the CX-5 in person today.

 

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