Just from this thread I would surmise that Jeeps and CR-V's are the most popular toweds on the road. I love my two Suzukis, I have a Sidekick 4dr and A Grand Vitara 4dr, with transfer cases, one manual and one electric and both are light, 2700 and <3200. Easy to hook up and disconnect, both are air conditioned and have automatic transmissions.
I've had the Sidekick down in Canyonlands using the Island In The Sky road and the GV all over E/O Blouse AZ out in the mining area and on quite a few quad tracks. The DW prefers the Sidekick, says the seats are more comfortable. I like the GV due to the power and better EFI for better mileage. Both are easy on tires.
The only drawback so far is there is a recall on my GV and the earliest I could get an appointment is Oct 16.