Mondeo hatch or estate

[daniel_374312677]

I currently tow with 2.0 mondeo hatchback tdci 130 bhp 6 speed and she is a wonderfull car to tow with, however due to more space being needed i am considering changing to the estate. What are the estates like to tow with ??

 

[PeakPaul]

I have a Ghia X TDCi estate which has the self levelling rear suspension which does help, it only looses about 1 to 2 inches on the rear suspension when hitched. I have seen some hatch models really low on the back end when towing. I think only the Ghia upwards has the self levelling, other models dont.

Other than that its nearly the same car.

 

[Big S]

Hi Daniel,

Purchased a Mondeo estate in November 2008 and towed our van for the first time with the car to the Lake District for the half term break in late February.

I was very impressed with the drive which seemed slightly better that my previous car which was a saloon Passat. Plenty of room available in the back not just for towing but for everyday use and as an existing owner you'll not need me to tell you just how good a car the Mondeo is.

From my first experience of towing with the estate version of the Mondeo I am most impressed and would definitely recommend it to others.

 

[RogerL]

As generalisations:-

Estates have more space than hatchbacks, particlarly with the back seats in use.

Estates have longer overhang and noseweight can have more leverage.

Estates often have firmer rear suspension and sometimes have self-levelling, both of which are good for towing.

Estates can produce marginally better towing fuel consumption.

Estates usually have a slightly higherr kerbweight than their equivalent hatchback.

Estates usually cost more.

Estates aren't usually any more valuable at trade in time but there are one or two exceptions.

 

[daniel_374312677]

As generalisations:-

Estates have more space than hatchbacks, particlarly with the back seats in use.

Estates have longer overhang and noseweight can have more leverage.

Estates often have firmer rear suspension and sometimes have self-levelling, both of which are good for towing.

Estates can produce marginally better towing fuel consumption.

Estates usually have a slightly higherr kerbweight than their equivalent hatchback.

Estates usually cost more.

Estates aren't usually any more valuable at trade in time but there are one or two exceptions.

Well thanks for your comments, I have done it swapped my trusty hatch for 2006 ghia 130tdci estate, not got self leveling supension but didi manage to get detachable tow bar thown in free !!!! I do hope it is as reliable as the hatch as been as it has only cost

 

[daniel_374312677]

i will try clicking on the right box now !!!

Well thanks for your comments, I have done it swapped my trusty hatch for 2006 ghia 130tdci estate, not got self leveling supension but didi manage to get detachable tow bar thown in free !!!! I do hope it is as reliable as the hatch as been as it has only cost

 

[S-MaxJon]

Daniel - what model estate have you purchased? I had a Zetec S estate 52 plate which had self-levelling suspension.From what I recall all estates had this on models Zetec S and upwards which means that your Ghia (?) will have it.