Anybody tow with and Acura MDX?

Juice75 · Outlaw Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 218 City: Austin

Ok, I know I'm going to get panned for even asking this question, but does anyone here tow with an MDX?

Before the flames start, hear me out. I have a '99 Malibu at 2900lbs (probably about 4500 with gear and trailer I'm guessing). I tow about 5 miles to the lake. It's pretty flat and only hit 50mph for a short stretch. I have an '02 Yukon right now that is rated at 5k tow capacity. The MDX has the same capacity. The wheelbase of the MDX is 11" shorter, so I know that will be a factor.

Just looking for smaller options to replace my Yukon. Also thinking about a used Touareg or X5. Then again, the new Durango looks possible, too.

hco · Posted: Apr 29, 2011 3:10 pm Post subject:

We tow our response with an MDX, does fine on hills and is suprisingly pleasant to tow with.

Juice75 · Outlaw Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 218 City: Austin

That's good to hear. I think the response is about 500lbs less than my Sunsetter, so not that big of difference.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

As long as that 5 miles does not include the climb up 2222 your ok.

Juice75 · Outlaw Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 218 City: Austin

Oh man, can I tell you a story about that hill. When I first picked up my boat, I had to pull it up that hill. Was driving a V6 Silverado, and almost didn't make it to the top.

Luckily, now I'm just a straight shot down 620 to Steiner.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

Nissan 4cyl and my old Nautique.. Had to get a running start!