Which dinghy's with automatics require an external pump ?

Data Point--Ford stopped making the C-Max plug in for this year. You can probably find a 2017 model at a dealer.

Thank you I'll check out the C Max. While researching I've found that the Chevy Sonic and Impala, and the Ford Taurus and Fiesta, are all to be discontinued. They say it's because the SUV and mini-suv is here to stay. People just like them better.

I STAND CORRECTED. I don't know why I was thought that was the Prius was towable. The Highlander is also not towable because the rear axle is always connected to the rear electric motor.

T18skyguy - If you want something smaller, I highly recommend the Ford C-Max. It's nimble like the Focus, gets very good fuel economy, and has a large cargo area. They have a plug-in version also, but you lose a good chunk of trunk space (the false floor still makes it very functional) but if you live in an area with high electric rates, the plug-in option may not pay off.

“What about hybrids? The Ford and Toyota hybrids use a planetary CVT which is flat-towable, no pump required.“
DO NOT TOW A TOYOTA HYBRID 4 DOWN!!!
Here’s a page from a Prius Owner’s Manual:
https://www.edmunds.com/toyota/prius-c/2012/long-term-road-test/2012-toyota-prius-c-can-you-tow-it-behind-a-motorhome.html

carringb wrote:
What about hybrids? The Ford and Toyota hybrids use a planetary CVT which is flat-towable, no pump required.

All of the Ford 6-cylinder cars and SUVs are flat-towable without a pump.

No belt driven CVT (most imported small cars and SUVs) can be flat-towed, pump or not.

Thanks carring, good information. I do have a Lincoln MKZ (2011) which is flat towable, but I would like something smaller but still comfortable.

Each year the list of four wheel down automatics gets smaller. Be very careful as some require a specific engine or transmission within a lineup to be towed. We are on the same hunt.

Thank you guys, I'm trying to open up more options for me for automatic four down. I grew up with manual transmission, but now my shifting hand usually has a coffee in it.:)

What about hybrids? The Ford and Toyota hybrids use a planetary CVT which is flat-towable, no pump required.

All of the Ford 6-cylinder cars and SUVs are flat-towable without a pump.

No belt driven CVT (most imported small cars and SUVs) can be flat-towed, pump or not.

2003 Rav4 Automatic ~ Towing since he was born. Remco Pump all his life. First behind an '89 class C. Now behind 2007 Itasca class A. As well as daily driver. JM2¢ ~~ YMMV

Every dinghy will do better with an external pump !