2006 Mazda 3 Towing Capacity

(Valid for both the sedan and hatchback version of the Mazda 3)

Trim	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
Maxx	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	900kg / 1,984lb~
Maxx	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic Activematic	900kg / 1,984lb~
MPS	2.3-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	900kg / 1,984lb~
Maxx Sport	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic Activematic	900kg / 1,984lb~
Mps Sports Pack	2.3-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	900kg / 1,984lb~
Maxx Sport	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	900kg / 1,984lb~
Neo	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	900kg / 1,984lb~
Neo	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic Activematic	900kg / 1,984lb~
SP23	2.3-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	900kg / 1,984lb~
SP23	2.2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed automatic Activematic	900kg / 1,984lb~

How much can the 2006 Mazda 3 tow?

As you can see from the table of towing capacity readings above, all of the trims that are mentioned can tow a braked trailer up to 900kg (or 1,984lb~).

What does braked towing capacity mean?

When the manufacturer states that a towing capacity is "braked" they are referring to brakes being fitted to the trailer that the car is towing.

At least one of the axles on the trailer that the vehicle is towing must have brakes fitted and controlled by the car if they describe the capacity as "braked".