lda01
New Member
I really like the higher stance and visability of the compact SUVs. Have had great luck with my Mitsubishi Outlander, now at 153,000 miles. New models are rated to tow 3500lbs. Don't know how heavy your boat is, but I'd look for a medium-sized SUV/crossover with rear or four-wheel drive, a good ridged frame, and enough HP to pull your boat. If the load is over 3000 lbs you might consider a towing package, or at least an oil cooler, oversized radiator, transmission cooler, frame hitch, and a suspension package.
Consumers reports dinged the Santa Fe for visability and handling. I don't have their consumer reliabiliy report with me, but they rate most Hyundai products pretty well on reliability.
Consumers reports dinged the Santa Fe for visability and handling. I don't have their consumer reliabiliy report with me, but they rate most Hyundai products pretty well on reliability.