Ford's Hybrid Explorer takes a different path than Toyota's Highlander Hybrid in that it was designed to have similar towing ability to the non-hybrid model at 5, 000 pounds while delivering improved fuel economy. This begs the question: When towing a box trailer on our trailer tow test loop, what's more efficient? A traditional V8 with cylinder deactivation or a smaller V6 and electric motor? Let's find out Date: 2020-09-07
