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.

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