2024 Mazda CX-5 Roof Rack Installation
The refined 2024 Mazda CX-5, with its sleek exterior styling and sophisticated interior, coupled with standard AWD, means that this compact crossover SUV can stylishly accommodate active city lifestyles and adventurous weekends.
Weekends away sometimes require additional load-carrying capability, and fitting your CX-5 with available Mazda OEM roof rails and cross bars is a great option to load up your additional kit. Read here how you can perform a 2024 Mazda CX-5 roof rack installation.
The convenience of the additional load space that roof racks offer for bicycles, kayaks or snow skis and snowboards just makes your journey that much easier.
How to Install a Roof Rack on a 2024 Mazda CX-5
Any roof rack system typically comprises two parts: first off, a pair of roof rails that are affixed longitudinally on each side of your vehicle's roof, plus a pair of cross bars that are then attached between the roof rails to create a platform to carry loads or to attach further specialized loading accessories to carry items such as bicycles or surfboards.
As mentioned above, buyers of a new 2024 Mazda CX-5 can opt for the extra cost roof rails and cross bars to be part of their vehicle purchase from their Mazda dealership. A genuine Mazda roof rail system or any aftermarket system can also be easily installed anytime post the vehicle's purchase.
Installation of a genuine Mazda CX-5 roof rack system is pretty straightforward and is a task that any competent DIYer can complete in confidence.
Buyers of an OEM Mazda roof rail will receive the following items:
1x Side Rail Set (Left, Right)
12x Spacers
12x Torx Bolt
12x Cap
12x Packing
1x Torx Wrench
1x Side Rails Installation Instructions
Roof rail kits are a non-drill item, using only the minimal tools provided to make for quick and easy installation using the existing factory mounting points and holes.
Once roof rails are installed, owners will need to attach a set of cross bars to enable them to carry items on the roof of their vehicle. A Mazda crossbar package includes everything required to carry out an easy installation:
1x Cross Bar Set (Front, Rear)
4x Isolator Pads
8x Screws
1x Allen Key
1x Cross Bars Installation Instructions
Types of Roof Racks for Mazda CX-5
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is offered with OEM flush fitting roof rails and at the time of writing of this article, no aftermarket "raised type roof rails" seem to be available for the CX-5.
Factory-Installed Roof Racks
Going the OEM route will always ensure that accessories including the OEM roof rails and cross bars fitted to your CX-5 are purpose designed and engineered to fit right and complement the looks of your vehicle.
All genuine Mazda accessories are offered with a minimum 12-month factory warranty.
The Mazda OEM factory installed roof racks are finished in silver and the cross bars are finished in an elegant satin black.
The Mazda roof rack allows for versatility when fitted with other transportation carriers including bike racks, skis, surfboards and more.
Aftermarket Roof Racks
Numerous aftermarket roof rack options are available for owners of the CX-5. Shoppers need only conduct an online search to discover suitable products from online shopping platforms such as eBay.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Roof Rack
Weighing up quality vs. price is always a consideration when making any purchase, whether it's clothing or grocery items. Vehicle accessories are no exception to this consideration, and it's always recommended that you make your safety and that of your passengers, plus other road users, a priority.
A bargain buy may turn into a roadside nightmare if the item fails to perform as expected. We look at some other factors to take into consideration when choosing a system for your Mazda CX-5 roof rack installation.
Weight Capacity
The roof of your Mazda CX-5 is designed to withstand the impact of an accidental rollover and protect the occupants. However, any attached roof rack system does have limits to its ability to carry weight safely.
Most vehicles have a dynamic roof capacity of 165 pounds, meaning that calculating any loading capacity requires taking into account the weight of the roof rack system.
The OEM Mazda roof rail and cross bar holds up to 165 pounds. It is advisable to consult the specifications of any aftermarket roof rack before loading to ensure the roof rack system is not stretched beyond its safe limits.
Ease of Installation
Ease of installation and, when necessary, the ease of uninstalling of the roof racks should be considered. First prize is the Mazda factory installed roof rails and crossbar or self installed OEM Mazda accessories which are designed for easy and hassle free installation.
Aftermarket items cannot guarantee the same precise and easy fitment as the purposefully designed Mazda parts and accessories. Consulting online reviews of your intended aftermarket roof rack purchase should quickly reveal the good or bad options available.
Aerodynamics and Wind Noise
There is nothing more annoying than having to listen to the whistling or rushing air sounds created by poorly designed roof racks.
Mazda accessories are designed to offer top performance and that includes good aerodynamics in the case of the roof rack design. The sleek flush fitting Mazda OEM roof rails plus the aerodynamic blade like cross bars ensure that wind noise levels are minimal.
Durability and Material Quality
Once again trusting in genuine Mazda factory accessories guarantees excellent durability and material quality vs. the unknown qualities of an aftermarket item.
Take into consideration the construction materials used and what warranty is on offer with any aftermarket roof rack. Some research including user reviews will reveal what products to avoid.
What to Put On Your Mazda CX-5 Roof Rack
Roof Rack Cargo Box (Large) Thule Force Xt L
Roof Rack Bike Carrier - Thule Proride Xt
Roof Rack Kayak Carrier, Thule Compass
Roof Rack Ski/Snowboard Carrier
Shop Mazda CX-5 Roof Racks at Mazda Part Direct
Everything you need to get versatile roof racks fitted on your Mazda CX-5 is available at mazdapartdirect.com.
Shopping warranty-backed genuine Mazda parts and accessories guarantees that your Mazda driving and user experience is pure enjoyment.