HOW MUCH CAN A 2021 MAZDA CX-5 TOW?

November 29th, 2021 by

As one of the larger compact SUVs offered by Mazda to Santa Fe drivers, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 offers plenty of towing power and versatility. How much can a Mazda CX-5 tow? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 can tow up to 2,000 pounds when properly equipped. At the heart of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity are best-in-class performance features like a Skyactiv® transmission and its 250-hp turbo engine. What, then, can a 2021 Mazda CX-5 tow? Find out with Santa Fe Mazda (formerly known as Enchanted Mazda), and then, shop our new Mazda CX-5 inventory to find the right one for you!

2021 MAZDA CX-5 TOWING CAPACITY & PERFORMANCE SPECS

Now that you know how much the 2021 Mazda CX-5 can tow in Los Alamos, how does it get the power to haul 2,000 pounds? Skyactiv®-Drive transmissions offer the best of a conventional automatic transmission with the extra power you’d get from a continuously variable transmission and dual-clutch transmission. This makes towing smooth, safe, and easy. Other performance features that enhance the 2021 Mazda CX-5 towing capability include:

  • Available Skyactiv®-G, 250-hp 2.5T Dynamic Pressure Turbo DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with 320 Ib-ft of torque
  • Skyactiv®-Drive transmission
  • Optional i-Activ AWD®
WHAT CAN A 2021 MAZDA CX-5 TOW?

What can a Mazda CX-5 tow with this kind of power? Lightweight trailers often clock under 2,000 pounds, as do small fishing boats, a loaded kayak carrier, and more, making the 2021 Mazda CX-5 able to tow many of the toys you need for a fantastic outdoor adventure away from Espanola!

2021 MAZDA CX-5 TOWING & SAFETY FEATURES

While safety features don’t figure into making the 2021 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity possible, they certainly enhance the towing experience. Here are some of the safety features that will help you tow with confidence in the Mazda CX-5:

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

DRIVE HOME IN A NEW MAZDA CX-5 FROM SANTA FE MAZDA (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ENCHANTED MAZDA)

With the powerful 2021 Mazda CX-5 towing capacity, you can start planning your Santa Fe-area outings! Get started with a test drive—simply contact Santa Fe Mazda (formerly known as Enchanted Mazda) to make an appointment. With more towing capacity than the Honda CR-V, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 is ready for the road less traveled!