Not all of us plan on towing

[JFDIBERIAN]

To me it doesnt really matter that it cant tow more than 5,000. Wow that's a lot when you think about it. I personally don't think that it's absolutely neccessary to have such a huge trailer, or boat, or whatever. I try to have a small impact when I go places. I currently have a near 20 year old FJ cruiser. I sleep on the roof.
Because I know that to achieve the desired towing ability something else will be sacrificed.
I think many times that we as americans want to have our cake and eat it too. You know. I was looking at hybrid tacoma trucks with a combined mpg rating of 23. And I sighed softly. In another market, I think toyota could easily make it much better. What makes us so special that we deserve to take the world with us everywhere we go. Cant we be in the moment and just enjoy the ourdoors without bringing boats and quads and motorcyles and jetskis... I just think there's something to think about here. Anyway I just wanted to cast one vote in the direction of less towing.

 

[J Alynn]

To me it doesnt really matter that it cant tow more than 5,000. Wow that's a lot when you think about it. I personally don't think that it's absolutely neccessary to have such a huge trailer, or boat, or whatever. I try to have a small impact when I go places. I currently have a near 20 year old FJ cruiser. I sleep on the roof.
Because I know that to achieve the desired towing ability something else will be sacrificed.
I think many times that we as americans want to have our cake and eat it too. You know. I was looking at hybrid tacoma trucks with a combined mpg rating of 23. And I sighed softly. In another market, I think toyota could easily make it much better. What makes us so special that we deserve to take the world with us everywhere we go. Cant we be in the moment and just enjoy the ourdoors without bringing boats and quads and motorcyles and jetskis... I just think there's something to think about here. Anyway I just wanted to cast one vote in the direction of less towing.

Welcome to the forum and great to have a new member express what a lot of us have believed for last 2-1/2 years. I agree with your exact sentiment. My other argument has been that in 2-1/2 years SM hasn’t promoted it as a towing vehicle. It’s an 8 day a week family vehicle that is capable of going off road. They’ve never focused on towing. That said I’m sure we are both ruffling feathers saying this

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

As someone who tows a lot for ranch work…I agree.

 

[cyure]

To me it doesnt really matter that it cant tow more than 5,000. Wow that's a lot when you think about it. I personally don't think that it's absolutely neccessary to have such a huge trailer, or boat, or whatever. I try to have a small impact when I go places. I currently have a near 20 year old FJ cruiser. I sleep on the roof.
Because I know that to achieve the desired towing ability something else will be sacrificed.
I think many times that we as americans want to have our cake and eat it too. You know. I was looking at hybrid tacoma trucks with a combined mpg rating of 23. And I sighed softly. In another market, I think toyota could easily make it much better. What makes us so special that we deserve to take the world with us everywhere we go. Cant we be in the moment and just enjoy the ourdoors without bringing boats and quads and motorcyles and jetskis... I just think there's something to think about here. Anyway I just wanted to cast one vote in the direction of less towing.

What a lovely sentiment. Welcome to the forum.

 

[dreamweaver]

To me it doesnt really matter that it cant tow more than 5,000. Wow that's a lot when you think about it. I personally don't think that it's absolutely neccessary to have such a huge trailer, or boat, or whatever. I try to have a small impact when I go places. I currently have a near 20 year old FJ cruiser. I sleep on the roof.
Because I know that to achieve the desired towing ability something else will be sacrificed.
I think many times that we as americans want to have our cake and eat it too. You know. I was looking at hybrid tacoma trucks with a combined mpg rating of 23. And I sighed softly. In another market, I think toyota could easily make it much better. What makes us so special that we deserve to take the world with us everywhere we go. Cant we be in the moment and just enjoy the ourdoors without bringing boats and quads and motorcyles and jetskis... I just think there's something to think about here. Anyway I just wanted to cast one vote in the direction of less towing.

Scout. “People. Connections. Community. Authenticity." Welcome to the Scout community. Enjoy the ride.

 

[MasterSpam]

I only tow my little teardrop trailer and a small flatbed for my ATV when it gets sevrived, so at most 1,500 lbs. When the Scout comes availible with 5,000, it will be a big bonus.