Upcoming mid-size SUV's for towing
I'll be replacing my 2009 Mazda CX9 soon, and I'm looking at several new mid-size SUV models that will be coming out soon. I tow a 16' enclosed trailer, 3500 lbs, dual axle with electric brakes on al...
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srt20 wrote:
unless Ford is raising the tow ratings, I beleive the 4 cyl turbos were rated at 2000lbs?
Maybe I am mistaken?
The 2.0 Edge Ecoboost is limited to 1,500 lbs. We have one, and I'd be comfortable with 2K lbs. behind it. It has the same peak torque and hp numbers as my 4.6 V8 Explorer.
wcjeep wrote:
Ask around if the Ford Ecoboost is delivering fuel mileage as promised? The few people I know with Ecoboost are not getting anywhere near the promised mileage. The fun factor appears to be high, gas mileage low.
I guess it depends on your expectations. My wife drives our 2013 Edge with 2.0 ecoboost in town, exclusively in peak traffic times and it's about 1 mpg below EPA city. If I drive it in the same conditions, I get about 1 or 2 MPG above city MPG rating. She also went thru brake pads in 30K miles in her old volvo, she seems to struggle with the concept of coasting up to a red light.
We've taken it on several long distance trips, and we've been able to beat the Highway rating by two or 3 MPG. In general we are pleased. EPA ratings seem to be very accurate for what we get real life.
