Freelander v Sportage

[meg55]

Looking at buying our first tow car, van MTPLM 1340KG 1030KG MRO.Fuel economy more important than size as towcar used daily for various short journeys for work.

Any info, advice, comments welcome

Thanks Marion

 

[colin_374374722]

We have an 06 Freelander TD4. Our mpg, calculated as carefully as we can, given the slight inaccuracy of when the fuel refill pump cuts out as being 'tank ful,' gives an average of just over 40mpg solo and about 31mpg with the caravan, which is a 1450Kg approx Sterling Europa 520. The car is always heavily loaded as we carry 2 awnings, windbreak, box of model rc helicopters, ground sheet, foldaway boat, outboard motor and 2 mountain bikes.

Solo, mostly in France, we try to keep our spee to 60mph and travel at 50mph with the caravan. Cutting bacxk by 10mph, over our former speeds, has greatly improved the economy.

 

[Jo-AnneFairway5402010]

what about a honda CRV?.

jo-anne

 

[Jo-AnneFairway5402010]

or a jeep grand cherokee or a hyundai santa fe?. all great tow cars ive had both of these and the inlaws have a new honda crv.

 

[Jo-AnneFairway5402010]

or a jeep grand cherokee or a hyundai santa fe?. all great tow cars ive had both of these and the inlaws have a new honda crv.

 

[Douglas_374404558]

Marion i have a Kia Sportage great tow vehicle 2.0 ltr Diesel 144hp XS model great lowdown torque for starting off tow a Swift Charrisma 555 1480kg fullup with no problems tows very well 24/26 mpg towing 40/42 solo has 4wd drive if needed 2wd any other time but as soon as you start spinning it goes into 4wd or you can press a button to put into 4 wd when needed PLUS 7 year warrenty i think its a very good tow car for the money you should get a 07/08 plate for about

 

[Barry_374248747]

Marion,

I also have a sportage the same model as Douglas, I pull a Ace Jubilee Vicroy MTPLM is 1397kgs and it pulls like a steam train. As Douglas says plenty of low down grunt, loads of gizmo's on it as well I looked at a freelander but opted for the Kia as I saved a load of cash. Had mine for 2 years now no problems, get yourself a test drive.

Barry.

 

[DUNCAN_5062690]

Hi marion how about the new honda crv 2000kg towing weight 100kg tow ball I tow a mendip magnum 534 1430kg fully loaded with ease and the beauty with the honda once the caravan is unhitched it is a cracking car to drive more carlike than small 4x4 I think a better drive than a x3 which I have driven and totally reliable go on have a look

 

[Pat_374304630]

Hi Marion,

We tow with a 2 ltr Santa Fe ( similar to the sportage) and have not been disappointed.

 

[ronmoggy]

Marion.you are far better off getting the hyundai tucson.it is the same as kia sportage just different badge.tucson has 5 year warranty.sportage only 3.regards Ron

 

[otherclive]

I thought that the Sportage hada 7 year up to 100k warranty with unlimited in the first 3 years. there is a new Tucson out shortly it will be unveiled in September but there are lots of photos of it on the web.

 

[Douglas_374404558]

Marion.you are far better off getting the hyundai tucson.it is the same as kia sportage just different badge.tucson has 5 year warranty.sportage only 3.regards Ron

ronald Sportage has a 7 year warrenty from 08 plate great machine

 

[waffler]

Sportage has 7 year warranty on engine and transmission- it is made in the Czech republic.

 

[forestgump]

hyindai tucson has5year warranty onall parts 06 plate hase 6 speed gear box pulls like a train

 

[forestgump]

be carefull kia 7 year on engine gearbox only rest of car 3 years only remembre hyundai own kia