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Can you flat tow a Hyundai Kona?

My wife and I are planning an extended road trip with our RV this summer. In the past, we always flat towed our car behind the RV, but we just got a new vehicle and I want to make sure it’s safe. Can you flat tow a Hyundai Kona?

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Amber Reed · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Unfortunately, no. You should not flat tow a Hyundai Kona. In fact, Hyundai specifically advises against flat towing its all-wheel drive vehicles, as doing so could cause major damage. If you want to tow your Hyundai Kona behind an RV, you’ll instead need either a wheel lift and dollies or a flatbed trailer.
Here are a few more reasons why you shouldn’t flat tow your Hyundai Kona:
  • You could damage your car’s drivetrain or transmission, both of which can be costly to fix.
  • Doing something that the manufacturer specifically advises against could invalidate your warranty. If you end up damaging your car in the process of flat towing it, you’ll have to pay for any car repairs yourself—even if your warranty hasn’t expired yet.
  • Rejected insurance claims and higher
    Hyundai Kona insurance costs
    . If you damage your car by going against manufacturer recommendations, it gives your insurance company grounds to deny your claims, and they might even raise your premium.
While following Hyundai’s towing guidelines can help protect your Kona, good
car insurance
keeps it safe after an accident.
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