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Originally Posted by ameridan
We pull a 2619 with a 2004 Highlander in Michigan - no problems, however I don't know that I'd want to be driving in the Smoky Mountains with the same setup. My uneducated guess is that the hybrid might provide more torque, but that really isn't the issue. I believe I was the one that encouraged Emptynesters to give it a try, since he already had the Highlander, and as he said - it does a great job but could be marginal in mountainous territory.
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Seems to me that the previous, recent discussion was about the Hybrid. Then if one considers HP, the HiHy 4WD-i produces 268 HP at 5600 rpm (3.3 L engine plus electric motor), compared to 260 HP @ 5400 rpm for the V8, 4.7 L 2006 4Runner. So if HP for mountain towing is the issue, and if the V8 4runner was the alternative, it's a dead heat. As for torque to get a load moving, the HiHy wins easily with up to 343 lb-ft from a standing start (including rear wheel motor). Otherwise it's only 247 lb-ft. Engine chimes in with212 lb-ft @4400 rpm.
Just my thoughts, FWIW,
Deny_A