Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Mazda CX-5 that Early and Mid-Year Models

Updated 06/09/2017 | Published 06/08/2017

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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Question:

My wife has a Mazda CX5 2016 that I want a trailer hitch/ receiver for. How do I figure out if I have a midyear model or before? Does it matter? Nobody else has mentioned this.

asked by: Douglas M

Helpful Expert Reply:

One solution is to go with the Curt hitch part # C13315 which is confirmed as a fit for the early and late models of the 2016 Mazda CX-5. This way you wouldn't have to determine which you have and can order it now without having to do any type of homework.

I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.

For trailer wiring you'd then want the part # 118563 which is also a confirmed fit.

If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C