Good used mid size SUV for towing
I am in the market for a used mid size SUV as a daily driver and to pull my boat. The boat weighs 2600# and does not have brakes. I'm looking for suggestions. I absolutely do not want a large SUV l...
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crcr wrote:lfloom wrote:crcr wrote:RoyJ wrote:wintersun wrote:
The Toyota 4Runner is rated for towing up to 4,700 lbs. and has a vehicle weight of 6100 lbs. which is within a 100 lbs. of the weight of my Chevy Tahoe. Small wonder that the 4Runner's fuel economy is no better than what I had with my Tahoe.
You may have gotten the numbers reversed - 4Runner weight around 4700 lbs, and can tow upwards of 6000 lbs depending on model.
Correct towing ratings for 4Runner:
V8: 2WD, 7300 lbs, 4WD: 7000 lbs.
V6: 5000 lbs
They haven't made a V8 4runner in several years. And, current 4Runners do indeed, tow 4700.
4runner site
I'm quite aware there is not longer a V8 4Runner produced. -- I mentioned the V8 model because the OP said he was interested in a USED SUV. The V8 appeared in the 4th Generation of 4Runner, which was produced from 2003 through 2009.
The towing ratings quoted above are the correct numbers for the 4th Gen, 2003-2009 4Runner:
V8: 2WD, 7300 lbs, 4WD: 7000 lbs.
V6: 5000 lbs
My towing number was just a guess. Main point I was making is that no 4Runner ever weighted 6100 lbs.
