Available Trailer Hitches and Rated Capacities for 2015 Mazda 6
Question:
Good day, do you Have a tow hitch available for Mazda 6, either 2015 or 2016, and if so, any info about capacities ? thanks
asked by: Mark
Expert Reply:
We do offer 1-1/4-inch Class I trailer hitches for the 2015 and 2016 model years of the Mazda 6 sedan. Both model years are part of the car's third generation and so they share hitch fits.
The available hitches are shown on the linked page. All share the same weight capacities: 200-lbs of tongue weight (TW) which is downward force on the hitch and 2000-lbs gross trailer weight (GTW).
Please note that you will want to check your Mazda owner's manual to confirm if the car is rated to tow; availability of a hitch for a car does not necessarily mean that the vehicle is rated for towing. In some cases hitches are offered to allow use of an accessory bike or cargo carrier. If your 6 is rated for towing and this is your plan then I suggest Curt # C11356 since this hitch includes the pin and clip. All you need to add is a hitch ball, either 1-7/8-inch size # 19256 or 2-inch size # 19258 and a ball mount. Towing also requires a wiring harness for the trailer lights; you can use # 118587 from Tow Ready. An article with general towing tips is also included.
Class I hitches are light-duty types that can handle up to 2 bikes loaded on a compatible Class I hitch bike rack such as the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack # S64670. They can also be used with a Class I cargo carrier such as # C18110
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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