Mazda CX5 Towbars

Mazda CX5 Towing Specifics

The Mazda CX5 was first introduced in 2012 by the Japanese manufacturer as a compact crossover, offering plenty of towing abilities. Currently, there are two generations of the Mazda CX5, 2012-2017 and 2017 onwards. We will cover the towing specifics of both generations below.

Mazda CX5 2012-2017 Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mazda CX5 2012-2017 are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Mazda CX5 2012-2017 towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Mazda warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Mazda CX5 year range 2012-2017 will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. Mazda CX5 vehicles made between 2012-2017 will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Mazda CX5 2012-2017 vehicles may require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar. You have a choice of non-visible and no bumper cuts for the tow bars offered with the Mazda CX5 range.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. For any Mazda CX5 vehicle manufactured between the years 2012-2017, the lowest nose weight is 88kg and the highest nose weight is 115kg. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Mazda CX5 2012-2017 towbar can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For the Mazda CX5, the towing weight capacity for the tow bars is between2000kg and 2100kg depending on which towbar you chose.

You will need to check the towing limit for your CX5 vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Mazda CX5 2017 Onwards Towbars

The Mazda CX5’s second generation was launched into the market in 2017. If you have a 2017 Mazda CX5 it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Mazda CX5 2017 Onwards Towbar Electric Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mazda CX5 2017 onwards vehicle are fitted with a dedicated electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit helps to guarantee modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors function correctly, while also helping to ensure that any vehicle warranty is not affected.

Although universal electrics kits are available for the Mazda CX5 2017 onwards towbars, these could invalidate any manufacturer warranty you may have and will also require a bypass relay.

Check your Mazda warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Mazda CX5 year range 2017 onwards will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. Mazda CX5 vehicles made from 2017 will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Mazda CX5 2017 onwards vehicles may require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar. You have a choice of non-visible and no bumper cuts for the tow bars offered with the Mazda CX5 range.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. For any Mazda CX5 vehicle manufactured from the year 2017, the lowest nose weight is 88kg and the highest nose weight is 115kg. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Mazda CX5 2017 onwards towbar can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For the Mazda CX5, the towing weight capacity for the tow bars is between2000kg and 2100kg depending on which towbar you chose.

You will need to check the towing limit for your CX5 vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.