Champion towcar

[Gilitygirl]

Just wondering whether anyone has done a survey on the best ever towcar?

I don't mean the annual awards...but proper lb for lb towing capability.

Obviously a Shogun/Disco will be able to tow more than, say, a Fiesta...but are there any stats on which cars are able to 'punch above their weight' so to speak and give better pulling performance than others in their weight ranges?

 

[allan873]

Hello, I would nominate the Citroen BX Turbo Diesel it could certainly punch above its weight. Allan

 

[RogerL]

In my view, this is exactly what the Tow Car of the Year competition should be doing - open to any car in production, grouped by weight and tested with caravans at 100% - this would give us a very clear idea of the best, and worst, towcars.

Sadly in reality, TCoY is just a PR exercise to promote new models that makes comparison to existing models very difficult.

 

[Zafiral]

My Civic 2.2 CTDi pulls fantastically mainly down to a lowish kerb weight (about 1360kg) and 250ft/lb torque mated to 138 bhp.

In the real world (when not towing, eg 90% of the time) it will also do over 60 mpg if you try. Possibly one of the most important facts these days.

 

[weejock]

In my opinion the vw sharan, seat alhambra, ford galaxay trio mustbe a top runner for this award.

Good 1800kg kerbweights and towing limits with a gutsy diesel that will do over 40mpg solo and reasonable road tax.

Why buy a 4x4

 

[Zafiral]

The Mondeo with its 1800 tow weight and 50 mpg solo should cover most needs.