A 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine powers the Ascent and enables that very respectable 5,000 pound towing capacity, which in our experience has no trouble hauling a boat.

Chaparral’s 267 SSX proves the value of big-block sterndrives. At a flick of the smooth electronic shift lever, the power levitates this nearly 5,000-pound rocket onto plane. Once there, a combination ...

So of course, I hooked up 5,000 pounds of fiberglass walleye boat to see how well the GX performs under strain. During a week of towing boats with my dad, schlepping kids to activities ...

can safely tow at least 5,000 pounds. That’s enough to haul a modest trailer for your toys (such as a bass boat, camper trailer, ATVs or Jet Skis) or just a box trailer to haul your kid’s ...