2015 Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity
Trim | Engine/Transmission | Braked Towing Capacity |
Akera (4x4) | 2.2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Akera (4x4) | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Grand Tourer (4x4) | 2.2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Grand Tourer (4x4) | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Maxx (4x2) | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Maxx (4x4) | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Maxx (4x2) | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Maxx Sport (4x4) | 2.2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Maxx Sport (4x2) | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Maxx Sport (4x4) | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
GT Safety (4x4) | 2.2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
GT Safety (4x4) | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
GT (4X4) | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
GT (4X4) | 2.2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Maxx Sport Safety (4x2) | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Maxx Sport Safety (4x4) | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Maxx Safety (4x2) | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Maxx Sport Safety (4x4) | 2.2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Maxx Safety (4x4) | 2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
Maxx Safety (4x2) | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
How much can the 2015 Mazda CX-5 tow?
As you can see from the table of towing capacity readings above, all of the trims that are mentioned can tow a braked trailer up to 1800kg (or 3,968lb~).
What does braked towing capacity mean?
When the manufacturer states that a towing capacity is "braked" they are referring to brakes being fitted to the trailer that the car is towing.
At least one of the axles on the trailer that the vehicle is towing must have brakes fitted and controlled by the car if they describe the capacity as "braked".
Mazda CX-5

- Manufacturer: Mazda
- Model: Mazda CX-5
For the 2015 model year Mazda CX-5 we have found 20 trims and their corresponding recommended towing capacities.