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 all 4 wheels, fairly small sail area, vee nose.
The new models I'm considering are the 2016 Honda Pilot(V-6 with direct injections and cylinder deactivation -- coming out this summer), the 2015 Ford Edge(2.0L turbocharged/direct injected 4-cyl -- coming out in April), the 2016 Ford Explorer(2.3L turbo/d.i. 4-cyl -- coming out in August), the 2015 Volvo XC90 (turbocharged and supercharged 4-cyl -- coming out in April), plus the existing 2014/2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Obviously I'm looking for a tow vehicle that gets good mileage when I'm not towing. I drive the vehicle about 20,000 miles/year. Only about 3000 to 4000 of that is towing. So I want a comfortable vehicle that is capable of safely towing my trailer, but gets optimum MPG for the 80 - 85% of the time that I'm not towing.
Advice appreciated, thanks.
The new models I'm considering are the 2016 Honda Pilot(V-6 with direct injections and cylinder deactivation -- coming out this summer), the 2015 Ford Edge(2.0L turbocharged/direct injected 4-cyl -- coming out in April), the 2016 Ford Explorer(2.3L turbo/d.i. 4-cyl -- coming out in August), the 2015 Volvo XC90 (turbocharged and supercharged 4-cyl -- coming out in April), plus the existing 2014/2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Obviously I'm looking for a tow vehicle that gets good mileage when I'm not towing. I drive the vehicle about 20,000 miles/year. Only about 3000 to 4000 of that is towing. So I want a comfortable vehicle that is capable of safely towing my trailer, but gets optimum MPG for the 80 - 85% of the time that I'm not towing.
Advice appreciated, thanks.
