Towing without a monster

#1

IS there a preferred compact suv for towing 2000 - 2300 pounds?



I own a toyota tacoma and a toyotat sienna. Would love to own just ONE vehicle which is fairly efficient on gas.



#2

I doubt you’ll find any COMPACT that will tow more than 1500lbs ((gross weight-trailer and load).

They claim my '04 Toyota Matrix can tow 1500lbs. You’ll never see a hitch on this car.

#3

The Toyota Highlander is rated as a Class II (up to 3500 lbs).

#4

The new 2010 Outback(22mpg/29mpg) is fairly efficient with fuel and manages 2700+ lbs with trailer brakes.

#5

Andrew,
Where did you find this info?

I checked this site for the 2010 Outback and also Subaru’s site and there is no mention of towing capacities of any size.

#6

Your Sienna should have 3,500 pounds of towing capacity. You should be able to safely tow 2,000-2,300 pounds with it. The Sienna is about the most fuel efficient tow vehicle you will find in that range.

#7

Found it here >>> http://www.subaru.com/content/downloads/pdf/brochures/2010_outback_specs.pdf

I think Subaru’s do well towing due to full time AWD where most other vehicles are FWD biased system AWD. I know a few owners of Subaru(Forester, Impreza, Outback) who bought specifically for a smaller vehicle with towing capacity and AWD as huge bonus on boat ramps.