I just saw this "sport truck" in my R&T magazine. My first thought was, "wonder if it will pull a small fiver?" Or how long it will take someone to figure out a way to rig it.
On a lighter note, Pontiac is claiming this is a whole new concept, seems they completely forgot about the El Caminos (and competitors) of yore.
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As you say this Pontiac is the modern day version of the old Chevy El Camino, but based on a Pontiac sedan. I have never seen an El Camino hitched up to a fifth wheeler.
I don't know, but I don't think an El Camino sized vehicle is suitable.
There's a guy from Australia that posts on this website and he seems quite knowledgeable about the Australian RV scene.
This new Pontiac is really an Australian GM car, so he maybe able to steer you right on the new Pontiac and towing.
1100# cargo capacity and 3500# max towing won't get you near a fiver!! Heck, my 1994 Buick Roadmaster wagon can carry and tow more than that!
This is more in line with the Honda Ridgeline than a full blown pickup.
But, like the El Camino/GMC Caballero twins, it may have a following in other than trailer towing circles.
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No, it will not. The Pontiac ST is basically a Sports Ute in Australia(The Maloo version is like a BMW 5 with a tray), not a Truck in the US sense. There are Car/Trucks like the Falcon Ute that can carry 2,800lbs and tow 5000lbs. By the way Utes are not Trucks in Australia, think of a station wagon variant of a car, to get a similar idea.
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A 28ft 5ver pulled by a Japanese "Ute". Average towing speed would be 100kph(60mph). Weight of Trailer 8,300lb. Illustration from "Motorhome World" No.21 Jul/Aug 2008, from the front cover.
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