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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wcjeep: you said "the new Pilot ... has an optional 9 Speed transmission. Unknown what configurations arrive with it. If it's the same as the Jeep and Acura 9speed transmission, RUN!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU DO NOT want this transmission." I believe it will be the same as the Acura 9-speed, a ZF unit I believe. What's wrong with it? Seems like it would help fuel mileage a little bit, although 9 speeds seems like overkill to me. What's the problem with it?
edit: OK I google'd and found this thorough explanation of the ZF 9-speed:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/02/zfs-9-speed-9hp-transmission-puts-dog-clutches-on-the-leash/
and now I agree with wcjeep, I definitely don't want this trans -- sounds like downshifts will be too slow and jerky at highway speeds, a bad thing for towing. Hopefully the 6-speed will be offered in the trim level I want on the Pilot.
edit: OK I google'd and found this thorough explanation of the ZF 9-speed:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/02/zfs-9-speed-9hp-transmission-puts-dog-clutches-on-the-leash/
and now I agree with wcjeep, I definitely don't want this trans -- sounds like downshifts will be too slow and jerky at highway speeds, a bad thing for towing. Hopefully the 6-speed will be offered in the trim level I want on the Pilot.
