Recommended Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2021 Mazda CX-5

Updated 10/15/2023 | Published 10/14/2023

Products Featured in This Question

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

(498)

$190.24

Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K

(792)

$76.44

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(140)

$73.29

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

(662)

$190.24

Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

(1171)

$529.99

Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray

(590)

$759.00

Question:

I am interested in getting a bike rack and hitch for my Mazda CX-5. Which do you recommend?

asked by: Richard G

Helpful Expert Reply:

To add a hitch to your 2021 Mazda CX-5, I recommend the etrailer item # e98902. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity and a 600 lbs maximum tongue weight.

I have linked an installation video below along with the instructions so you can see how to get this hitch installed.

As far as a bike rack goes, adding a 2" hitch to your Mazda will give you as wide a range of options as possible when it comes to bike racks. I have listed two of the many options below one for E-Bikes and the other for lighter bikes:

E-Bikes - Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack item # HLY84FR

Lighter Bikes - Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes item # SH22G

Please feel free to email me directly if you would like a more specific bike rack recommendation. I would just need to know the make and model of your bike.

If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56377 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.