flat towing a toad

I have a 2011 Fusion Hybrid that I flat tow and just bought a 2020 Escape Hybrid that I will set up to flat tow. I believe that most hybrids are flat towable and I know that the 2 I have are easy to tow.

If you want a decent inexpensive vehicle to tow, that can carry quite a few people, pets, or supplies, a 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR is a great toad. They can be towed 4 down with an automatic transmission and all you have to do is pull one fuse. I installed a switch to bypass the fuse when I tow. All it takes is a light kit and a tow bracket and you are good to go. I had diodes installed on mine so it just uses the existing tail lights and brake lights. It is very light so you don't really know it is back there.

We have towed a lot of Jeeps and all worked well. A Colorado or Ranger would work too.

Try to avoid as many of the add ons as possible to make a vehicle towable: ie: drive shaft disconnects, lube pumps, etc.

If you desire an automatic transmission you will likely have to go with a 4wd vehicle. Jeep models have worked very well for us over the years. Models like the Liberty, and Grand Cherokee.