Do you long for the upcoming RV camping season? Do you need to transport large loads as a contractor? When looking for your next car, towing capacity should be a key consideration.
Here are five used cars that stand out in this regard, suitable for all tastes and price ranges.
When powered by a 3.2L V6 engine with 271 horsepower, the Jeep Cherokee is unrivaled among small SUVs. It puts much larger vehicles to shame with its towing capacity of 4,500 pounds.
Midsize SUVs with three rows often use a V6 engine. This is also true of the Dodge Durango, albeit there are also variants with a 5.7- or 6.4-liter V8 available. 7,200 and 8,700 pounds, respectively, can be towed. Impressive!
Yes, yet another Chrysler Group item (which became FCA, and now Stellantis). Many families choose minivans, and that is just OK. Even on vacation, you can utilize it to tow a trailer. With the towing equipment installed, a used Chrysler Pacifica can tow up to 3,600 pounds.
Do you recall this small hatchback from Sweden? The Volvo C30 had a turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine with 227 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque before it was discontinued at the end of the 2013 model year. It could now tow at least 2,000 pounds thanks to that, which is 500 more than a Nissan Murano!
The adaptable Toyota Matrix, which was formerly very popular but was retired in 2014, is a favorite compact automobile thanks to its roomy and useful cabin. Many people are unaware that it can tow up to 1,500 pounds with the 2.4-liter engine, when the majority of competitors in its class do not.
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Toyota Matrix what is it?
The Toyota Matrix, sometimes known as the Toyota Corolla Matrix[1], is a small hatchback that was adapted from the Corolla and is produced by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge, Ontario. The Matrix, which debuted in 2002 as a 2003 model, was the product of a partnership between Toyota and General Motors; the Pontiac Vibe, which was put together by New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) in Fremont, California, served as GM’s contribution. [3]
The Matrix, which was marketed as a sporty hatchback rival to the North American Corolla and was officially sold there until it was withdrawn, was included in Toyota’s sales data as a submodel of the Corolla.
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The exterior sheetmetal and trim on the Matrix and Vibe were different, despite having almost similar mechanical and interior components. The crossover utility vehicle, or “CUV” as Toyota refers to it, is a small, tall station wagon that is marketed to a very young market group. [5] The term “sport wagon” is another prevalent name for this kind of vehicle.
The Matrix, which debuted in February 2002[6], saw a small makeover for the 2005 model year before undergoing a total redesign in 2008 for the 2009 model year to coincide with the release of the tenth generation Corolla. In 2013 and 2014, respectively, the United States and Canada stopped selling the Matrix. [Reference needed]
Can a Toyota Corolla tow a tiny trailer?
Yes, provided that it doesn’t exceed 1,500 pounds. Since a small pop-up camper weighs only 600 pounds when empty, there is plenty of room for camping equipment in your Corolla’s towing capacity.
A trailer can a Pontiac Vibe tow, right?
The Pontiac Vibe’s maximum towing capacity of 1,500 pounds makes it ideal for small towing tasks like pulling a light trailer or taking bikes on a road trip.