Hitch Receiver and Capacity for a 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback
Question:
Is there any 2” hitch receiver that will fit the hatchback version of the 2020 Mazda 3 hatchback? If not, might we expect one to be made soon? This seems like a common question…
asked by: Katherine
Expert Reply:
I have a hitch for your 2020 Mazda 3 hatchback but there are no 2" receivers available. At this point I would say there is not going to be one made for it. You can still do some towing with the Curt item # C98BR. This hitch has a 1-1/4" receiver but it still has a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of 200 lbs.
It looks like your Mazda 3 has a 2,500 lbs towing capacity so this hitch would be just under your vehicles capacity. I have linked a picture below to show you what this hitch looks like installed. You will want to confirm with your owners manual what you cars towing capacity is as there may be a variance depending on your Mazda 3 model.
To control your trailer's lights you will want the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item # 118808. This custom-fit T-One connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located in the rear cargo area. It will provide you with a 4-Flat connector.
For a ball mount you'd need the Draw-Tite Drawbar item # 3593 and then for hitch balls item # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or item # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch ball.
If you were planning on using this hitch for a bike rack then I recommend using the lightweight Kuat Beta item # B202-114. This is a aluminum rack that only weighs 12.6 lbs. It has a maximum weight capacity of 80 lbs and 40 lbs per bike.
I have linked a video below of this bike rack attached to a Mazda 3 so you can see its functions.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
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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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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Draw-Tite
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Kids Bikes
- Kuat
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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
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 375 lbs TW
- 2500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- EcoHitch
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