2 of the Best Toyotas for Towing a Boat

If you live in Alabama, boating is in your blood. Whether you enjoy sportfishing on Lake Eufala or spending your summers down on the gulf in a large cabin cruiser, you’ll want to consider these Toyota models.

Toyota Sequoia

This large size SUV sits atop a Toyota Tundra frame and has an exceptional 5-liter V8 engine under the hood. The 2017 model can handle towing well over 7,000 pounds and up to 7,400 pounds, depending on which model you select and whether you choose two-wheel or all-wheel drive.

If seating is a concern, the Sequoia may be the better bet. It can comfortably seat up to eight while still handling the heavy-duty loads you’d expect from a V8 pickup like the Tundra. An integrated backup camera is available in the SR5 model and comes standard in the Limited and Platinum trims, making it a little easier to hitch your boat after a long day.

Toyota Tacoma

The 2017 Tacoma is a midsize pickup with a standard 4-cylinder engine in the lower trims, but a 278-horsepower V6 option is available in all trim levels and comes standard once you hit the mid-level TRD Sport edition. One feature boaters will appreciate is the composite-lined truckbed, which won’t rust from exposure to salty gulf water.

The Tacoma can tow up to 6,800 pounds. That puts it well within the mark of most recreational boats in the gulf.

Whether you need the seating and versatility of a Sequoia or a pickup that can comfortably tow your summer getaway cruiser, Toyota has you covered.

 

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