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It's that trailer gate up in the air that's causing the drastic MPG loss when towing. When I bought a utility trailer years ago, I purposely avoided the gate-in-the-air design for that very reason. Instead, I have to take off the gate each time I use it. Less convenience. Cheaper to pull.
In 2015 I bought a new '15 Mazda3 sedan. It not only has a sports-car feel to its handling, but it is the most economical car I've ever owned. With a 2.0L gasoline engine, 6-speed auto tranny and very heavy use of AC in a hot climate, I've averaged more than 44MPG so far.
More than 90% of those miles were on the highway, and I avoid speeding over the legal limits. Those are the two fuel economy measures I used to get that fuel mileage. The EPA highway rating for that car was 41MPG.
My car has never been to a mechanic.
I'm happy with the Mazda to say the least.
I bet you will be too.
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