Best In Tow: Which Centennial Auto Group Vehicles Tow The Line?

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the plants are growing. The Island is coming back to life with summer right around the corner, and we haven't even mentioned the best part yet. June isn't just the beginning of summer, it's Camping Month, too! So we're putting the travel in travel trailer and talking all things towing to kick off camping season. Keep reading as we find out which Centennial Auto Group models are ready to work up a sweat this summer whether you're hitting the trails or the path less traveled. 

Honda's Heavyweight Haulers

2022 Honda Passport

Maximum Towing Capacity 
3,500 lbs. (2WD) | 5,000 lbs. (AWD)

Equipped with a 280-horsepower V-6 and torque-vectoring AWD system for less slippage and better handling, your campsite can be anywhere you set sights on. The 2022 Honda Passport’s 4-Wheel Independent Suspension system provides top-of-the-line maneuverability, while its underfloor storage will keep your cargo safe, sound, and out of sight.

2022 Honda Pilot

Maximum Towing Capacity 
3,500 lbs. (2WD) | 5,000 lbs. (AWD)

Intelligent Traction Management system improves handling across snow, mud, and sand, so you can tackle every terrain in the 2022 Honda Pilot. 60/40 split folding second- and third-row seating gives you easy access to all of your gear, so you can spend less time worrying what to pack and spend more time enjoying the great outdoors. 

2023 Honda Odyssey

Maximum Towing Capacity 
3,500 lbs.

A whopping 158 cubic feet of cargo space and seating for up to eight passengers mean the 2023 Honda Odyssey will take your road trip or family vacation to the next level. Magic Slide second-row seats easily reconfigure for optimal passenger comfort, cargo-hauling flexbility, and easy access to third-row seating. 

2022 Honda Ridgeline

Maximum Towing Capacity 
5,000 lbs.

The 2022 Honda Ridgeline's best kept secret is right out back: its bed. Featuring a lockable, scratch-resistant bed (including a drain plug so you can use it as an ice chest or storage for your wet gear), industry-first dual-action tailgate, and available truck-bed power outlet - this isn't your bare-minimum bed. 

Camp-Ready Kias

2022 Kia Telluride

Maximum Towing Capacity 
5,000 lbs.

Tough and tourquey, the 2022 Kia Telluride offers four different drive modes: Comfort, Eco, Sport, and Smart to help you navigate the road less traveled. Hauling the gang and your gear is made simple with three rows of flexible 60/40 split-fold seating. All you have to do is decide where to?

2022 Kia Carnival

Maximum Towing Capacity 
3,500 lbs.

If the idea of hitting the road for hours at a time sounds like a nightmare, let the 2022 Kia Carnival put your mind to rest. With VIP lounge seating including a relaxation mode featuring a full recline, raised power footrests, comfy headrests, heating and ventilation, you'll be cruising to the campground in complete comfort. 

2022 Kia Sorento

Maximum Towing Capacity 
3,500 lbs.

While you're sure to make a great first impression at the campground when you arrive in the stunning 2022 Kia Sorento, this SUV has more than meets the eye. Sneaky hidden extras like underfloor storage and a 110V power inverter that provides the same voltage as a regular household outlet will help you feel right at home no matter where you are.

2022 Kia Sorento HEV/PHEV

Maximum Towing Capacity 
2,000 lbs.

Go green while you enjoy the great outdoors! Kia's environmentally-friendly 2022 Kia Sorento HEV/PHEV comes totally trailer-ready with its pre-wired trailer lighting.

2023 Kia Sportage

Maximum Towing Capacity 
2,500 lbs.

Standard equipped with trailer lighting pre-wiring and trailer stability assist (TSA), the all-new 2023 Kia Sportage is conveniently camper-ready. And with Kia's Surround View Monitor System featuring a four-camera array that delivers a 3D, 306 degree bird’s-eye view of the area around your vehicle, hitching your trailer has never been easier. 

2023 Kia Sportage HEV

Maximum Towing Capacity 
2,000 lbs.

Like any good Boy Scout, the all-new Kia Sportage HEV knows the importance of being prepared. Featuring Trailer Package Pre-Wiring and Trailer Stability Assist (TSA), the 2023 Kia Sportage HEV will have you hitting the road in no time flat.

Mazdas With Muscle

2023 Mazda CX-50

Maximum Towing Capacity 
3,500 lbs.

Mazda's brand-new SUV is their most environmentally-inspired vehicle yet. Designed with active adventurers in mind, one of the CX-50's most camping-friendly features is right on top. The 2023 Mazda CX-50's reinforced roofline and standard roof rails are designed to support you and your equipment, like kayaks, bikes, or even a pop-up tent. The lowered roof height also helps in accessing gear or climbing into your tent for the night.

2022 Mazda CX-5

Maximum Towing Capacity 
2,000 lbs.

New for 2022, Mazda's latest CX-5 features Mazda intelligent Drive Selection (Mi-Drive), that allows for customizable control over varying road conditions. Choose Normal mode for everyday driving, Sport for long and winding roads, or Off-Road for unpaved or snow-packed terrain.

2022 Mazda CX-9

Maximum Towing Capacity 
3,500 lbs.

Whether you're heading to your favourite familiar site or exploring new territory, the Mazda CX-9 will get you there safely. Mazda's i-Activsense Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring (ABSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop and Go function, and Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) leave no stone unturned on the road to adventure.

Nissan's Navigators

2022 Nissan Murano

Maximum Towing Capacity 
1,500 lbs.

Dive into the depths of nature while enjoying the modern comforts of the 2022 Nissan Murano's innovative Remote Engine Start System from a distance. Heat up or cool down your ride before it's time to return to reality from up to 195 meters away.

2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Maximum Towing Capacity 
6,000 lbs.

The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder takes the hassle out of hauling. Standard equipped Intelligent Around View Monitor and Trailer Sway Control technology make hooking up your trailer and keeping it in line a breeze, no matter the weather. It's also the only vehicle in its class that can fit a 4’ x 8’ sheet flat on the floor, so you can bring just about anything along for the ride.

2022 Nissan Armada

Maximum Towing Capacity 
8,500 lbs.

Best in class maximum towing means you don't have to be afraid to bring the big toys. The 2022 Nissan Armada's direct injection 5.6-litre Endurance V8 engine with VVEL stuns with an impressive 400 horsepower and 413 lb.-ft. of torque. It's auto-leveling suspension smooths out your ride on uneven roads and when you’re towing, so you and your toys can go just about anywhere.

2022 Nissan Frontier

Maximum Towing Capacity 
6,490 lbs.

Grabbing your gear and hitting the trails or towing your trailer to it's next home away from home has never been easier (or easier on the eyes). Best-in-class 310-horsepower, 281 lb.-ft. of torque, trail-ready 4x4 capability, and one smooth 9-speed automatic mean the all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier will help you can tackle tough terrain and tight spaces like a pro.