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If people can share specific links and references (ie to euro site tow ratings listed somewhere) that would be a huge plus. I listed the one reference I had for Mazda anyways. I'm especially liking that Mazda because of the newer Skyactiv engine which is as efficient as a diesel while running cheaper gasoline... but it will be awhile before I can buy one used or otherwise.
Worth mentioning - Euro tow ratings often have notably lower toungue weights like 5-10% but also lower rated towing speeds never above 55-60mph. As opposed to america which likes 10-15% and might tow up to 75mph where the physics of sway are something like multiple times more intense. (I remember reading this but don't have an exact article handy to list) However - if i'm willing to tow the heavy loads slower I don't see how this is such a big deal. But the point is without toungue weight it's less stable, and some vehicles dont handle the weight on the tail as well either.
Minivans towing 3500lbs doesn't surprise me/they've done that for a long time. SUV's with RWD based minitruck chassis have had ratings up to 6000lbs (I think the 2002 S10?) so that Jeep Cherokee figure didn't surprise me. Both are taller and wider and boxier than i'd like though. I'm really looking for Passat competitors that are more reliable and cheaper to maintain. I'm looking for something that can tow it's own weight while knocking down 28mpg plus city and 33mpg plus highway unladen like my little Saturn does now.
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