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Originally Posted by jerseygeorge
I tow a 4500 pound Winnebago and a 4000 pound boat regularly. Having owned a 2002, 2007, and now a 2012 4Runner I am anxiously waiting 6th Gen, but really attracted to Tacoma (6500 pound capacity), new Landcruiser (6000 pound towing capacity).
Here is my question. The newer Toyota hybrids have great torque and horsepower. But a friend says... when towing you will deplete the battery quickly, and the electric motor is part of the torque/horsepower numbers. Once the battery charge is depleted one is left with a less powerful gas motor to haul you down the highway, up hills, etc. His recommendation is to avoid the hybrid.
Thoughts? experience? Insights anyone? TY
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4500 lbs is a lot to tow with a 4Runner especially with a loaded vehicle. Four adults can max out the payload in one of these.
I think the new vehicle will be great for towing but if you are constantly going up and down hills not so much but most people don't drive in those conditions. I'm more concerned with the life of the turbo, especially towing.
