Which car?

2 questions

Does the Outback meet your towing spec and, if so

Do Subaru put a speed restriction when towing (particularly over 2T) ?

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Originally Posted by cripesamighty

Speaking of CVT’s, are they a good choice for towing? Some CVT’s have been problematic in the past with towing (ie taking off uphill or with a heavy load) but I don’t know about newer models.

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Towing will only be required a couple of times a year for short distances so not too worried about that. [emoji106]

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Originally Posted by pop058

2 questions

Does the Outback meet your towing spec and, if so

Do Subaru put a speed restriction when towing (particularly over 2T) ?

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Yes - 2000kg braked trailer capacity with 200kg ball weight.

No idea on the second question - again with the amount of towing it will do, I’m not concerned about that. Just need the 2000kg rating or else I can’t borrow trailers - and what’s on them - from work when/if needed. [emoji106]

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Originally Posted by grey_ghost

With the Subaru - make sure that you drive it, if I'm not mistaken it's a CVT transmission? I have driven a few CVT's and disliked them all - not saying that the Subaru isn't nice, maybe I just copped a few crappy CVTs.

VW Tiguan? Depending on model, with brakes tows between 1800kg - 2500kg.

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Have yet to test drive the new model - will let you know. The folks old Maxima had a CVT and yeah, it’s different...

As for a Tiguan - see first post... [emoji6]

You havent mentioned them in your exclusions, and I know its a dirty word around here but the Jeep Cherokee might fit your bill. 3.2 V6 (no diesel unfortunately) and 2.2T towing in the limited for under $50k

I have a friend with an older one who hasnt had any issue as far as i know, and another who has had a couple of grand cherokees and loves them but we've all heard the horror stories.

Anyway im not neceasarily recommending it but it is an option.

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Originally Posted by Homestar

Selectable 4WD while not preferable is an option - and I hadn’t considered one of these - will check them out. Thanks. [emoji106]

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bullet proof reliability, 6 year/150,000 k warranty, one badge has leather, 3.0 turbo diesel. 6 speed auto. Definitely worth a look.

DON"T get an X-Trail!
I don't know what they tow but are pretty poor.
We have 4 as our hire fleet, OK to drive but constant build quality problems & every time we need a part they have to phone Japan?
Also bloody low to he ground.
Jonesfam

Toyota Kluger, Mitsi Pajero Sport, Mitsi Outlander?

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Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

You havent mentioned them in your exclusions, and I know its a dirty word around here but the Jeep Cherokee.....

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Somebody please ban this guy

Kia have great warranty and you'll definitely use it. They'll do anything they can to deter you from bringing it in and they'll charge you $180 an hour if they find something isn't under warranty. You can get a replacement car but you'll have to book it in and pick it up and drop it off in business hours