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GMandJM
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Oct 27, 2014

2014 C-Max and CR-V With Automatic Transmission

If you tow a 2014 Ford C-Max or 2014 Honda CR-V, which trim level do you tow four-down?

We are unexpectedly in the market for a new tow'd vehicle. We've narrowed it down to the 2014 models of Ford C-Max or Honda CR-V. We're doing research and asking questions to service staff (not salesmen), but are still getting conflicting answers on what can be towed four down.

Have read about problems with the 2014 C-Max SEL level keyless feature, but don't know if they've been resolved. Anyone towing an SE or SEL four down?

Also, we are getting conflicting answers on the 2014 CR-Vs. One dealership says that the regular two-wheel drive can be towed four-down, but NOT the AWD models. Other service department said AWD can be towed four down.

Anyone with any first-hand knowledge with either of these two 2014 models?

Thanks in advance.

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  • We tow a 2014 AWD Honda CR-V EX-L 4-wheels down without issues.

    Car and Driver Magazine wrote a review of the CR-V, and said that it's not the sexiest vehicle that you can buy, but it's like buying an electric toothbrush. You know that you should do it.

    Edit: w/ Automatic transmission