A really nice and well regarded vehicle is Subaru Outback that fits the bill. I believe 2700 lb capacity at least.
It can be better then a 2wd pickup if the towing involves boats/ramps.
Having tried to accelerate hard on a highway ramp with a Subaru CVT where the engine roars, the rpm's soar, but it feels like nothing is happening, I can't even imagine trying to pull something with it.