Available Trailer Hitches and Rated Capacities for 2015 Mazda 6  

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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

expert reply by: Adam R

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