The only real info I know is that they opted for a unibody construction this time around...that may affect towing capacity somewhat.

It wouldn't be very smart marketing to produce an SUV that has no towing provisions!

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2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car