I flat tow my 2023 hybrid with NO issues. Just put in Neutral tow. Gone on 3 trips with traveling over 700 mile. I use Blue Ox equipment and swapped out lower valance FX4 bumper.
On the flat towing question- I towed my Maverick hybrid yesterday with the motorhome. Instructions are easy and tows gracefully. Looking forward to extended travel. And at 4000 lbs. you feel it back there. I have proportional braking. Airforce 1. Worked great with the Ford Escape fwd we had for...
I had my lower valance/bumper replaced with the FX4. It has the opening for toad equipment and I'm using Blue Ox. It dosent interfere with the shutters.
Took the hybrid south from Portland,Me. to Philadelphia,PA. and was amazed at the comfortable ride. Has more room for tall people than the Escape we had. 44.7 mpg! The rest of the trip took in Roanoke Rapids,NC; Lancaster,PA. and back home. Total trip was just under 2000 miles with final mpg as...
I own a 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E and a 2023 Maverick XLT hybrid. I have the same sentiments as you have. They each have their own purposes and the Maverick was purchased for our motorhome-flat towing. At times I want to drive them both at the same time!