Recommended Bike Rack and Hitch for a 2023 Mazda 3 Sedan

Updated 05/18/2023 | Published 05/16/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

(322)

$549.00

Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

(16)

$189.70

Question:

Do you happen to know how well the Transfer V2 would play with the backup camera on a 2023 Mazda 3 sedan, when in the upinch position?

asked by: Tegan

Expert Reply:

Seeing as how that camera is mounted right above the license plate of the 2023 Mazda 3 it is not going to work well with any bike rack. The Kuat Transfer V2 item # KU74FR will work better than most bike racks when folded up because of the large opening it has in the middle. However, I would have low expectations for visibility with a bike rack.

I have linked a picture below that will show you the large opening the V2 has in the folded position.

To mount the Kuat Transfer V2 item # KU74FR on your 2023 Mazda 3 sedan you will want the Draw-Tite Hitch item # 24982. This hitch is custom fit and the only option for adding a hitch to the sedan model of the 2023 Mazda 3. It has a class I 1-1/4" receiver with a 200 lbs tongue weight capacity so it will work great with the V2 Transfer.

expert reply by: Jerred H