Tow your 5000lb boat/trailer with a Honda (suv/truck):
 

Saw this on the Detroit Auto Show yesterday on TV. It looks interesting, but not my cup of tea. Full time AWD and 4-wheel independent suspension does sound interesting though.
It will be available this spring as a 2006 model.

Technical
• 255-hp, 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve SOHC VTEC® V-6 Engine
• 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Variable Torque Management® 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4®)
• Locking Rear Differential
• Heavy-Duty Automatic-Transmission and Power Steering Coolers
• Heavy-Duty Radiator with Dual 160-Watt Fans
• Fresh-Air Intake
• 4-Wheel Independent Suspension

Capabilities
• 5,000-lb. Towing Capacity
• 1,550-lb. Total Payload Capacity
• Half-Ton (1,100-lb) Bed Capacity

http://automobiles.honda.com/new_mod...ction=overview

Depending on what they classify it as; anyone want to take bets on Motor Trend 2006 SUV or Truck of the Year honors?

http://automobiles.honda.com/images/...rview/main.jpg
http://automobiles.honda.com/images/...eering/bed.jpg
http://automobiles.honda.com/images/...eering/tow.jpg

Re: Tow your 5000lb boat/trailer with a Honda (suv/truck):
 

I can't believe the tow ratings they put on these little trucks... Let's see what they do when they have to pull hills or stop quickly with that much weight!

Re: Tow your 5000lb boat/trailer with a Honda (suv/truck):
 

The trailer tells the truck where to go and when it is going to stop(maybe stop) :eek: Been there once and only once. Real quick learner. :D

Re: Tow your 5000lb boat/trailer with a Honda (suv/truck):
 

Honda, whatever. :rolleyes:

I guess they felt left out.

Re: Tow your 5000lb boat/trailer with a Honda (suv/truck):
 

I wonder if that will pull/stop the Fountain :D:D:D

Re: Tow your 5000lb boat/trailer with a Honda (suv/truck):
 

How much do coconuts weigh?

Re: Tow your 5000lb boat/trailer with a Honda (suv/truck):
 

Looks like they're filling it with coconuts to me.

Re: Tow your 5000lb boat/trailer with a Honda (suv/truck):
 

who has a 5k boat and trailer?

Re: Tow your 5000lb boat/trailer with a Honda (suv/truck):
 

I'm in the mid 4000 range w/ 24 pantera and trailer.
I pull w/ lexus GX470, no problems.
This SUV is based of the 4runner. It has a V8 w/ 270hp + 330lb-ft torque.

Re: Tow your 5000lb boat/trailer with a Honda (suv/truck):
 

ROFL!!! :D :D