Towing Rating Understated for the CX-9?

lhermen

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Any research is appreciated on this question of whether the 3500 towing weight may be understated by Mazda. Consider this posting on an RV forum that responded to my question on whether a CX-9 AWD with a factory installed trailer package and a Curt hitch could tow a 3600 lb travel trailer.

"The Mazda has a dry weight of over 4,500lbs with a 113" wheelbase.
It has a payload capacity of 1,500lbs (3/4 ton).
It has a power to weight ratio higher than most pick ups and SUV's
It has a very taunt suspension system with high quality road manners and good brakes.

The Mazda may have the towing prowess to be a very capable tow vehicle for a number of different sized/weights of Airstreams. The Mazda also comes with a class II optional receiver. It is entirely possible that the receiver that is rated for 3,500 Ibs is a limiting factor that Mazda uses to rate the "9". "If" the rest of the vehicle is capable of much more then the upgrade with the Curt is reasonable.

The Curt won't change the Mazda tow rating but would increase the towing ability of the vehicle if in fact the class II receiver is the weakest link.

Of course all theory and no way to prove without detailed evaluation of the vehicle but based on the information already available my bet is that the "9" is probably a very capable TV and understated.

"If" it is in fact the case then slam Mazda for low balling the tow rating on the "9" and directing the OP Ihermen to spend more of his hard earned dollars and another vehicle that may or may not be as capable as his "9", even though it would come with a higher tow rating.



We love our CX-9 for performance, handling in western michigan winters, safety, and believe it will tow more than the factory claims, but need your thoughts.

thanks folks

lhermen
 
I think, for CX9, the limiting factors are the radiator capacity and tranny cooler size.
CX9 has enough enginer power and braking for 4500lb towing.
 
G'day,

The Australian models (IAW the Specification Sheet) have a "Towing Capacity of 2000kg" when fitted with the Mazda Tow Pack.

This equates to 4409 lbs ??

Cheers
 

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