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redpoint5 · 04-30-2021, 10:31 PM

I've heard lack of tow rating isn't because engineering said no towing, but that they didn't test it.

I see a lot of people with PHEVs and EVs towing with vehicles that have no tow rating and haven't heard of an issue yet.

I've never owned a vehicle with a warranty though...

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