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Can you flat tow a Mazda CX-3?
Mazda does not allow the 2021 Mazda CX-3 to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
From the 2021 Mazda CX-3 Owner's Manual (online edition, mazdausa.com): Recreational Towing, Recreational Towing ↗
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2021 CX-3: by version
| Version | Automatic | Manual | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | ✕ No | Recreational Towing ↗ |
Every version
2020 CX-3: by version
| Version | Automatic | Manual | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | ✕ No | Recreational Towing ↗ |
Other options
Can't flat tow it? Here's what works
A version that can't go four wheels down can still travel on a car trailer or, where the maker allows, a tow dolly. Ford's towing guide adds: “Ford Motor Company recommends that a separate functional brake system be used on any towed vehicle, including those dolly-towed or towbar-towed.” p. 3 ↗
Questions people ask
Can you flat tow a 2021 Mazda CX-3?
No. Mazda does not allow the 2021 Mazda CX-3 to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Does flat towing void the warranty?
Check Mazda's warranty guide before modifying the vehicle for towing.
Source: 2021 Mazda CX-3 Owner's Manual (online edition, mazdausa.com): Recreational Towing (Mazda North American Operations, Web page last modified 2026-06-17 (HTTP Last-Modified); retrieved 2026-09-29). Links open the maker's page at the words each number sits under.
Source: 2020 Mazda CX-3 Owner's Manual (online edition, mazdausa.com): Recreational Towing (Mazda North American Operations, Web page last modified 2026-06-17 (HTTP Last-Modified); retrieved 2026-09-29). Links open the maker's page at the words each number sits under.