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JeremyL
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Jun 22, 2013

Anyone tow with fuel efficient cars (not trucks or SUVs)?

I'm looking to upgrade my Yaris to a car that can actually tow a very simple, small trailer. Yet I have no need for a truck or SUV. A 2011+ Toyota Matix (tow capacity 1500 lbs according to SAE J28...
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The_Texan
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Jun 22, 2013
Have a friend who routinely tows 1200-1500# with his Toyota Prius. He says it is fine even on the climb from Boise to McCall. He does have brakes on his trailer.

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