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    Mike,

    If you are really interested in towing the Encore I would find out for sure if its towable or not.  As in the case of a vehicle I want to use - the Kia manual says no to flat towing and no to dolly towing expect in emergencies.   But a KIa TSB says all manuals and DCT's are towable.  Thus a TSB may provide other information over riding the manual. Also as a GM product I would check to see if Chevy has a vehicle on the same platform  and if its towable.  I would also attempt to contact the author of the article.  And after all that work you might find out it is towable but no one makes a base plate.  Which is what I think is going to happen on my 2020 Kia Optima EX Premium.

    The following was taken from the 2020 Towing Lineup guide:

    "Any front-wheel-drive Kia vehicle equipped with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT) or a manual transaxle can be towed four wheels down.
     For four-wheels-down towing, these conditions must be met, according to Kia Technical Service Bulletin number 018 (Rev 4, 05/24/2019): DCT/transaxle oil is at the recommended level;
    DCT/transaxle is in correct working order; parking brake is released; gear shift is in neutral; steering wheel is unlocked with the key in the ignition and in the “ACC” position; when key is
    in the “ACC” position, ensure all accessories are turned off to prevent battery drain, and/or provide 12-volt backup to support battery power; front tires are the same size; tire pressures are
    equal and inflated to recommended pressure; vehicle is towed from the front."

     

    Again the Kia manual says no to 4 wheel down towing and no to dolly towing expect in emergencies.  I hope I can find a base plate.

     

    Larry

     

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    On 12/23/2020 at 10:02 AM, hermanmullins said:

    Mike the Buick Encore is not listed in the 2021 FMCA Towing Guide. The only Buick listed is the 2021 Enclave.

    Herman

    I am confused.  I am looking at the digital version of the 2021 FMCA Towing Guide and it says Encore GX.  Also I just left a Buick dealer and according to the owners manual of a Buick Encore GX it is not towable.  Could someone help me understand what is going on?  I would like to get something before the end of the year.

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