Towing Capabilities???

[hppyfngy]

I have a small camping trailer, (about #3000 loaded and maybe #450 tongue weight.)

I have always towed this with a large suv, (currently a ford expedition 5.4L.) I have done this because at least in the past other tow vehicles (smaller engines,) were barely better in mpg, and worked much much harder. I also feel that having a larger more powerful tow vehicle is safer for many reasons. Just MHO.

But, as you might imagine the Ford gets horrendeous mileage. I try not to drive it much unless I'm towing, but it gets a fair amount of use anyway.

So I'm really interested in the HiHy. But I'm concerned about towing. The Expedition is rated at like #7k, and the Hilander at #3500 max.

Will the HiHy tow this size trailer competently? Anyone have experience with this?

Thanks

[hppyfngy]

Wow, so Nobody has towed anything with the Hybrid? For Real?


Maybe this is just a really bad idea. I've had those before.

[nomorebenz]

There's been plenty of towing. The car has plenty of power. I personally haven't towed but I've read some good threads on it (4,000lb trailer with brake assist installed). Check over on edmunds for the thread.