Mazda 6 Towbars

Mazda 6 Towing Specifics

The Mazda 6 was first introduced in 2002 by the Japanese manufacturer as a mid-size car, offering strong towing capabilities. The range currently includes an estate, hatchback and saloon model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Mazda 6 Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mazda 6 Estate vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Mazda 6 Estate vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Mazda warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Mazda 6 Estate 2002-2008 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Mazda 6 Estate 2008-2013 and 2013 onwards models will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Mazda 6 Estate models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Mazda 6 Estate models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Mazda 6 Estate 2002-2008 models have towbars that require non-visible, visible and no bumper cuts.

All Mazda 6 Estate 2008-2013 models have towbars that require non-visible and visible bumper cuts.

All Mazda 6 Estate 2013 onwards models have towbars that require non-visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Mazda 6 Estate 2002-2008 and 2013 onwards models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Mazda 6 Estate 2008-2013 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 100kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Mazda 6 Estate vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Mazda 6 Estate 2002-2008 and 2008-2013 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1600kg up to 1800kg.

For a Mazda 6 Estate 2013 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1800kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Mazda 6 Estate vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Mazda 6 Hatchback Towing Specifics

The Mazda 6 Hatchback was launched into the market in 2002. If you have 2002 onwards Mazda 6 Hatchback it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Mazda 6 Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mazda 6 Hatchback vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Mazda 6 Hatchback vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Mazda warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Mazda 6 Hatchback 2002-2008 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Mazda 6 Hatchback 2008-2013 models will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Mazda 6 Hatchback models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Mazda 6 Hatchback models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Mazda 6 Hatchback 2002-2008 and 2008-2013 models have towbars that require non-visible and visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Mazda 6 Hatchback 2002-2008 and 2008-2013 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Mazda 6 Hatchback vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Mazda 6 Hatchback 2002-2008 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1800kg.

For all Mazda 6 Hatchback 2008-2013 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1800kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Mazda 6 Hatchback vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Mazda 6 Saloon Towing Specifics

The Mazda 6 Saloon was launched into the market in 2002. If you have 2002 onwards Mazda 6 Saloon it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Mazda 6 Saloon Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mazda 6 Saloon vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Mazda 6 Saloon vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Mazda warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Mazda 6 Saloon 2002-2008 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Mazda 6 Saloon 2008-2013 and 2013 onwards models will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Mazda 6 Saloon models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Mazda 6 Saloon models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Mazda 6 Saloon 2013 onwards models have towbars that require non-visible bumper cuts.

All Mazda 6 Saloon 2002-2008 and 2008-2013 models have towbars that require non-visible and visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Mazda 6 Saloon models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Mazda 6 Saloon vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Mazda 6 Saloon 2002-2008 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1800kg.

For all Mazda 6 Saloon 2008-2013 and 2013 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1800kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Mazda 6 Saloon vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.