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Which 4x4 is most suitable for towing two horses in a trailer?

Which 4x4 would be the best for me? I need to be able to tow two horses in a trailer and would like a reliable, economical car that will be able to tow regularly and not burn out, costing me lots of money.

Asked on 16 September 2010 by Freya

Answered by Honest John
It will have to be a full size 4x4 because the loaded trailer will probably weigh 2500kg. That means a LandRover Discovery, Mitsubishi Shogun, latest model Hyundai Santa Fe manual or Kia Sorento manual, or the Toyota Land Cruiser LC.
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