Compact SUVs have become very popular with new car shoppers. They provide people with a great combination of versatility, comfort, high seating, visibility, and fuel efficiency. If you’re in the market for one of these highly sought after SUVs and occasionally tow, or tow something on a daily basis. It’s important to know upfront if the vehicle you’re considering can pull the weight of the item you want to tow easily and safely.
Although most of the heavier towing capabilities belong to larger full size trucks. Trucks are not very fuel efficient and sometimes size makes them hard to drive and not very practical for some people’s everyday life.
A proper tow vehicle will be rated for more than the weight of the item you want to tow. For example, your boat weighs 1500 lbs, you will want a vehicle with a tow capacity of at the very minimum of 1500 lbs. Of course, a vehicle with a 3000 lb towing capacity will be able to pull your boat much easier than a vehicle rated for only 1500 lbs.
Cars.com recently listed the top 10 best 2015 compact SUVs with the best towing capacity. The 2015 Jeep Cherokee will pull up to 4,500 pounds, enough to haul a camper or boat comfortably. The Cherokee comes equipped with two different powertrain options. If you’re wanting to use the vehicle for towing, you’ll want the 3.2 liter V-6 with 271 horsepower. It comes with a required tow package and nine-speed automatic transmission.
The Hyundai Tucson deserves a serious look for anyone looking for a great value on a used compact SUV. 2015 was the final model year for its respective generation, and it’s a great buy for its stylish interior, user-friendly tech, and nimble handling. The Volkswagen is the compact SUV with the most powerful base engine with 200 horsepower coming from a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The Jeep Cherokee with a V-6 is the stand out with a 4,500 pound towing capacity. Improved 2015 Models. While we picked the above models as best-in-class, there are many other 2015 compact SUV models to.
If you’re looking to pull something in style and have considerably more money than what it would cost you for a Jeep Cherokee. You may want to check out a luxury compact SUV such as the 2015 Audi Q5. It’s small, but powerful, turbocharged 220 hp 2.0 liter four cylinder is able to haul up to 4,400 pounds.
The 2015 Mazda CX-5, with its upgraded interior, slides in at tenth with the towing capacity 2,000 pounds. It has a small, fuel efficient 2.5 liter four cylinder engine that produces 184 horsepower. This is more than enough towing power to haul something such as a small boat or jet ski.
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Check out the list below to see the rest of the compact SUVs that made the list.
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Top 10 Best 2015 Compact SUVs By Towing Capacity
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| Rank | Vehicle | Engine Size | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 Jeep Cherokee | 217 hp 3.2 Liter V-6 | 4,500 pounds |
| 2 | 2015 Audi Q5 | 220 hp 2.0 Liter 4 cyl. | 4,400 pounds |
| 3 | 2015 Chevrolet Equinox / 2015 GMC Terrain | 301 hp 3.6 Liter V-6 | 3,500 pounds |
| 4 | 2015 Ford Escape | 240 hp 2.0 Liter EcoBoost | 3,500 pounds |
| 5 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK 250/350 | 302 hp 3.5 Liter V-6 | 3,500 pounds |
| 6 | 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander | GT V-6 trim 3.0 Liter V-6 | 3,500 pounds |
| 7 | 2015 Lincoln MKC | 240 hp 2.3 Liter 4 cyl. | 3,000 pounds |
| 8 | 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan | 200 hp 2.0 Liter Turbo 4 cyl. | 2,200 pounds |
| 9 | 2015 Kia Sportage | 260 hp 2.0 Liter 4 cyl | 2,000 pounds |
| 10 | 2015 Mazda CX-5 | 184 hp 2.5 Liter 4 cyl. | 2,000 pounds |
As always, I highly recommend you begin your new car shopping experience online. Read my article on How to Buy a New Car and Save the Most Money to learn how to shop, compare, and price new cars from before ever stepping foot inside a car dealership.
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If you’re considering the purchase of a new compact SUV to tow a trailer or toy, I recommend using a free online referral service such as Ryde Shopper and Motor Trend to guarantee you pay the lowest price. These services will tell you what others are paying for the vehicle you’re considering in your local area and which dealers give the greatest discounts.