Mazda CX-50 Trailer Hitch Install
The Mazda CX-50 offers a generous cargo area and a roomy, elegant cabin, but sometimes, extra cargo space is needed. Enter the versatility of a tow hitch on your CX-50 to stash extra luggage or tow a small boat on your next family holiday.
The CX-50 is certainly up to the task with an available maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 lbs on the 2.5 Turbo models and 2,000 pounds on non-turbo trims. Continue to read the details of Mazda CX-50 hitch installation.
Importance of Having a Trailer Hitch
The convenience of a trailer hitch, ready for use at any time, cannot be underestimated when there's garden refuse that needs to go to the dump or to collect building materials for your next DIY project.
How much easier is it to just hitch up a trailer and get going?
Hiring a cartage company to fetch and carry becomes pricey, and most importantly, nobody wants to damage their CX-50's elegant interior by carting around heavy and dirty building materials.
Preparing for the Installation
Genuine Mazda trailer hitches are available from Mazda dealerships when ordering your brand-new CX-50 or may be retrofitted at a Mazda dealership.
Installing a genuine Mazda tow hitch automatically enables the tow mode available as standard only on CX-50 Turbo trims. The towing mode pre-loads the AWD torque coupling that connects the front and rear wheels and forces them to rotate at the same speed to resist any swaying motion. This helps the CX-50 feel more stable, allowing the driver to tow with greater confidence.
Owners of both Mazda CX-50 non-turbo or turbo models do have other aftermarket tow hitch fitment options available to them other than a genuine Mazda Tow Hitch. However, it is recommended to opt for OEM parts for CX-50 hitch installation.
Owners of Mazda CX-50 Turbo models will however need to fit a 7 pin Mazda towing harness to enable their vehicles standard tow mode, while non-turbo trims need only fit a 4 pin harness along with their tow hitch.
2024 Mazda CX-50 Trailer Hitch Installation
Ordering your brand new 2024 Mazda CX-50 with an extra-cost genuine Mazda tow hitch takes first prize as you drive your vehicle off the showroom floor, knowing that the OEM tow hitch is perfectly engineered for your safety and towing performance.
Retrofitting a tow hitch at a dealership or qualified workshop will typically require an owner to part with their vehicle for up to three or four hours or have to sit around for that period of time.
Owners confident enough in their DIY skills can tackle the CX-50 hitch installation themselves.
Some aftermarket tow hitches may require cutting of the rear bumper which the genuine Mazda installed tow hitch does not and wiring up the harness means that you are going to be pulling off rear trim panels, speaker panels, and more, risking damages.
Owners going the DIY route will also need to source all the mounting clip supports and a wiring harness bracket.
Testing the Trailer Hitch
It's always advisable to bear in mind that any towing capacity stated is the maximum and the weight of any cargo hitch, passengers or additional equipment in the towing vehicle must be subtracted.
Checking that the tow hitch is secure with your trailer attached is recommended plus taking a test drive to get a good feel of how your vehicle now steers and reacts with the extra load is advisable before setting out. Now you can be sure about the Mazda CX-50 hitch installation.
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