SUV or estate?

[otherclive]

Plèase, let us not go down the nose weight threads. .

There's no risk of that, as this discussion doesn't relate to noseweight measurement, well not yet!

 

[otherclive]

Problem I've found is a lot of estates do not weigh much compared to a 4x4 SUV, and often have lower NW limits.

I'd consider another estate provided it wasn't a long one, compared to my cx-5, and weights at least 1750kg, with a NW of at least 90kg.

Be a pretty funny looking estate based on your requirements as the CX 5 is 1 mm shorter than a Ford Focus estate! Would sort of defeat the advantages of having an estate where the additional length makes DIY shopping a doddle.

That's why I use an SUV 4x4, both xtrails and cx-5 are around the same size but with good kerb weight, along with Kuga, Crv, tig etc.
Even a people carrier makes a better towcar IMO.

I agree that a MPV could make a good towcar, but strange that few make amy impression in various tow car awards. But at the end of the day your car has to be suitable for a variety of tasks of which towing is one. So like most things in life some personal choice and compromise come into it.