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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mgvrmark wrote:
....The Durango and gas Highlander appear to be good choices for towing, but not so good for MPG when I'm not towing -- which is 85% of the time....So that leaves me with "conventional" gas models, but a desire for better MPG....
It's a compromise for sure...the general consensus on this forum is that we tend to lean toward having a solid tow vehicle for the trailer, with the trade-off being lower fuel mileage when empty. There is a lot of gray area between the "tow rating" and a "comfortable towing experience".
