2015 Mazda 3 Towing Capacity

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

2015 Mazda 3	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
Maxx	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
Neo	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
Maxx	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
Neo	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
SP25	2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
SP25	2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
SP25 Astina	2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
SP25 GT	2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
SP25 Astina	2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
SP25 GT	2.5-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
Touring	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
XD Astina	2.2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
XD Astina	2.2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	1400kg / 3,086lb~
Touring	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
Neo Safety	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
Neo Safety	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~

How much can the 2015 Mazda 3 tow?

As you can see from the table of towing capacity readings above, not all of the trims can pull the same amount - some are as low as 1200kg whereas some go as high as 1400kg.

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".