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Specifications for 2000-Model Cars Approved for Towing

The following list of vehicles includes only those that are factory approved by their manufacturers for towing behind a motorhome. Some vehicles require special procedures which must be followed, including speed and distance limitations. MotorHome magazine provides this list as a service for readers and does not accept any responsibility for changes, consequential damages or other problems related to towing vehicles. Please check with the manufacturer for the latest information.

 CHEVROLET
 Cavalier
 Base Curb Weight 2,652
 Speed/Dist Limits 65/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans YES*
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 24/34
 Base Retail Price $13,160
 Malibu
 Base Curb Weight 3,034
 Speed/Dist Limits 65/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans YES*
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 22/30
 Base Retail Price $16,445
 Metro
 Base Curb Weight 1,895
 Speed/Dist Limits 55/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 44/49
 Base Retail Price $ 9,185




 DODGE/PLYMOUTH
 Neon 2-dr
 Base Curb Weight 2,470
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 28/35
 Base Retail Price $11,620
 Neon 4-dr
 Base Curb Weight 2,559
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 28/35
 Base Retail Price $11,820




 FORD/MERCURY
 Escort Sedan/ZX2
 Base Curb Weight 2,468
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 28/37
 Base Retail Price $11,082
 Focus
 Base Curb Weight 2,551
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 28/35
 Base Retail Price $11,865
 Cougar
 Base Curb Weight 2,898
 Speed/Dist Limits 55/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 24/34
 Base Retail Price $16,445
 Mystique
 Base Curb Weight 2,700
 Speed/Dist Limits 55/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 20/29
 Base Retail Price $17,445




 HYUNDAI
 Accent
 Base Curb Weight 2,101
 Speed/Dist Limits LEGAL/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 28/37
 Base Retail Price $ 9,899
 Elantra
 Base Curb Weight 2,458
 Speed/Dist Limits LEGAL/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 23/32
 Base Retail Price $12,399
 Tiburon
 Base Curb Weight 2,566
 Speed/Dist Limits LEGAL/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 24/32
 Base Retail Price $13,599




 LEXUS
 ES300
 Base Curb Weight 3,373
 Speed/Dist Limits 55/200
 Towable w/Manual Trans N/A
 Towable w/Auto Trans YES
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 20/28
 Base Retail Price $31,900




 MITSUBISHI
 Mirage
 Base Curb Weight 2,125
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 33/40
 Base Retail Price $10,252




 NISSAN
 Altima XE
 Base Curb Weight 2,859
 Speed/Dist Limits 70/500
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 24/31
 Base Retail Price $15,140
 Maxima GXE
 Base Curb Weight 3,012
 Speed/Dist Limits 70/500
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 22/27
 Base Retail Price $21,049
 Sentra
 Base Curb Weight 2,315
 Speed/Dist Limits 70/500
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 30/40
 Base Retail Price $11,799




 OLDSMOBILE
 Alero GL
 Base Curb Weight 3,050
 Speed/Dist Limits 65/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans YES*
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 22/31
 Base Retail Price $16,005




 PONTIAC
 Grand Am
 Base Curb Weight 3,118
 Speed/Dist Limits 65/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans YES*
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 22/31
 Base Retail Price $16,575
 Sunfire
 Base Curb Weight 2,651
 Speed/Dist Limits 65/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans YES*
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 24/34
 Base Retail Price $14,420




 SATURN
 SC Series
 Base Curb Weight 2,308
 Speed/Dist Limits 65/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans YES
 EPA MPG City/Hwy MANUAL 28/39,
AUTO 27/37
 Base Retail Price $12,535
 SL Series
 Base Curb Weight 2,326
 Speed/Dist Limits 65/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans YES
 EPA MPG City/Hwy MANUAL 28/39,
AUTO 27/37
 Base Retail Price $10,685
 SW Series
 Base Curb Weight 2,392
 Speed/Dist Limits 65/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans YES
 EPA MPG City/Hwy MANUAL 28/38,
AUTO 26/35
 Base Retail Price $14,290
 L Series
 Base Curb Weight 2,910
 Speed/Dist Limits 65/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans YES
 EPA MPG City/Hwy MANUAL 24/32,
AUTO 22/30
 Base Retail Price $15,010




 SUBARU
 Impreza L Sedan
 Base Curb Weight 2,690
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 23/30
 Base Retail Price $15,895
 Impreza L Wagon
 Base Curb Weight 2,795
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 23/30
 Base Retail Price $16,295
 Outback Sport
 Base Curb Weight 2,835
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 23/30
 Base Retail Price $18,095
 Legacy L
 Base Curb Weight 2,885
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 23/30
 Base Retail Price $19,195
 Legacy Brighton Wagon
 Base Curb Weight 2,905
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 23/30
 Base Retail Price $18,395




 SUZUKI
 Esteem Sedan
 Base Curb Weight 2,227
 Speed/Dist Limits 55/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 30/37
 Base Retail Price $11,711
 Esteem Wagon
 Base Curb Weight 2,284
 Speed/Dist Limits 55/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 27/33
 Base Retail Price $12,191
 Swift Hatchback
 Base Curb Weight 1,895
 Speed/Dist Limits 55/NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 39/43
 Base Retail Price $ 9,099




 TOYOTA
 Camry
 Base Curb Weight 2,998
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 23/32
 Base Retail Price $17,873
 Corolla
 Base Curb Weight 2,414
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 31/38
 Base Retail Price $12,873
 Celica GT
 Base Curb Weight 2,425
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 28/34
 Base Retail Price $17,185
 Celica GT-S
 Base Curb Weight 2,500
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans YES**
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 24/32
 Base Retail Price $21,650
 Echo
 Base Curb Weight 2,020
 Speed/Dist Limits NONE
 Towable w/Manual Trans YES
 Towable w/Auto Trans NO
 EPA MPG City/Hwy 34/41
 Base Retail Price $10,480
* Must have the 4T40-E or 4T45-E automatic transaxle. ** Speed/distance requirement: 55 MPG/200 miles.

Note: Check the owner's manuals of the models you are considering; this is the only way to be sure the vehicle can be towed without drivetrain modifications. The owner's manual will have specific written instructions on how to tow behind a motorhome, if it is approved.




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