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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: New Hampshire/ SoCal
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: New Hampshire/ SoCal
Posts: 68
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Towing with a hybrid
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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