Sante fe premium or KIA sorrento k2 or puegeot 4007 GT. Can't decide!
Any helpers out there with some knowledge please
Michael
Any helpers out there with some knowledge please
Michael
Which tow car I'm having a dilemma
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hi buddy, might help to get some advice from the old hands if you say what your towing, does make a difference 
Michael
What weight / size caravan are you going to tow?
We have just bought a 4007 SE Irmscher and the towing credentials look good and it has had good write ups from Practical Caravan, Which Caravan and CC Tow Car of the Year (the last two are based in the Mitsubishi Outlander).
We have not yet towed with ours, but when I do, I will write a full report.
What weight / size caravan are you going to tow?
We have just bought a 4007 SE Irmscher and the towing credentials look good and it has had good write ups from Practical Caravan, Which Caravan and CC Tow Car of the Year (the last two are based in the Mitsubishi Outlander).
We have not yet towed with ours, but when I do, I will write a full report.
Sorry Practical Caravan are also running a 2.2 Outlander, not a 4007, but it is mechanically identical.
The Santa Fe has more kerb weight than the new Sorento. The 4007 is good but kerb weight is the lowest and has some issues with DMF when used for towing.
I have a 59 Santa Fe 2.2 CRDT automatic and it is great, the latest version is even better. More power and 6 speed gearbox (both manual and auto). Kerb weight for the auto diesel Santa Fe is 1946kg.
I have a 59 Santa Fe 2.2 CRDT automatic and it is great, the latest version is even better. More power and 6 speed gearbox (both manual and auto). Kerb weight for the auto diesel Santa Fe is 1946kg.
Michael, a thread after my own heart. I have just ordered a new Santa Fe Premium after having weighed up just about every option available to tow our 2005 Odyssey 524 (MTPLM 1450kgs)
The Peugeot does have issues with the dual mass flywheel (DMF)as does the C-Crosser and Outlander variants. Peugeot now offer an auto which may help.
The Sorento is very nice but more lolly than the SF although trim levels aren't equal as far as I could see. I think the premium falls between the KX2 and 3 but don't quote me.
I also looked very longingly at the Skoda Superb 4x4 Elegance Estate. It is a fantastic car but at 1669kgs kerb weight and noseweight limit of 75kgs, I felt that the SF had more ability as a towcar.
With the new R type 2.2 Lt diesel engine/6 speed box (manual), the SF has loads to offer. 194 BHP, 422 Nm torque, 40+ MPG, 2500kgs towing capacity (wouldn't want to try it) and 100kgs noseweight.
Having signed on the dotted line, I'm convinced I've made the right choice. It offers a 73% match to our van with all the bells and whistles to keep a boy happy and a 5 yr unlimited mileage warranty. It's just great value and Hyundai have a
The Peugeot does have issues with the dual mass flywheel (DMF)as does the C-Crosser and Outlander variants. Peugeot now offer an auto which may help.
The Sorento is very nice but more lolly than the SF although trim levels aren't equal as far as I could see. I think the premium falls between the KX2 and 3 but don't quote me.
I also looked very longingly at the Skoda Superb 4x4 Elegance Estate. It is a fantastic car but at 1669kgs kerb weight and noseweight limit of 75kgs, I felt that the SF had more ability as a towcar.
With the new R type 2.2 Lt diesel engine/6 speed box (manual), the SF has loads to offer. 194 BHP, 422 Nm torque, 40+ MPG, 2500kgs towing capacity (wouldn't want to try it) and 100kgs noseweight.
Having signed on the dotted line, I'm convinced I've made the right choice. It offers a 73% match to our van with all the bells and whistles to keep a boy happy and a 5 yr unlimited mileage warranty. It's just great value and Hyundai have a
HI MICHAEL i agree with diane we tow a twin axle with a 2008 sorento we had it new its a brilliant tow car you will find a lot of people will agree with me.all the best with your choice my choice is a sorento.ALL THE BEST ALAN P/T
Michael is referring to the newly released Sorrento which compared to the old one is a totally different car.
For 1 its weighs 1800kgs.
For 1 its weighs 1800kgs.
My out fit currently is the old sorrento 2.5CRDI the van is the Lunar lexon SE single axle 1437 fully laden weight
thanks for your excellent advice thus far
Thanks to all here for your words of wisdom & help! Still undecided as to which car but leaning towards the puegeout 4007. My out fit currently is the old sorrento 2.5CRDI the van is the Lunar lexon SE single axle 1437 fully laden weight! One last prob which may make my stick with the sorrento is the detachable tow bar! Will it be compatible with the Alko stabaliser & it's towball The puegeot dealer also wants to fit it at
Detatchable towbars have enough clearance for the alko hitch so thats not a problem.
As long as you fit a Peugeot approved towbar and electrics (which all the manufacturers are these days)then its not an issue.
You can easily half that cost
As long as you fit a Peugeot approved towbar and electrics (which all the manufacturers are these days)then its not an issue.
You can easily half that cost
Hi there,
Not sure what part of the country your in but as for the towbar fitting,
We fit towbars for a living and I am contracted to the largest Peugeot and Citroen dealer in the area.
Our dealer doesn't worry about bespoke electrics for the vehicles,we mainly use standard bypasses and switching relays.
We have found these to give less reliability problems than the bespoke systems that are on the market.
By the way,average charge to the dealer is @ 450 for twin or 13 pin socket and detachable Witter.
Hope this helps a bit.
Not sure what part of the country your in but as for the towbar fitting,
We fit towbars for a living and I am contracted to the largest Peugeot and Citroen dealer in the area.
Our dealer doesn't worry about bespoke electrics for the vehicles,we mainly use standard bypasses and switching relays.
We have found these to give less reliability problems than the bespoke systems that are on the market.
By the way,average charge to the dealer is @ 450 for twin or 13 pin socket and detachable Witter.
Hope this helps a bit.
Hi Mikey, thanks for the comment. I phoned a local towbar fiter today who halved the price of the towabar and fitting straight away, so i'm going in tomorrow to see if he can justify the price they are charging. He also said that they were fine with the alko stabiliser so thats put my mind at ease a bit. Cheers Michael
Hi Dianne, we have a 2006 Sorento at the moment but was thinking of changing to the new shape one, but the only problem is they have put the prices up quite a bit so to get my model with everything on it that i have i'm paying
Beware the 4007 must have a detachable towbar or you will not be able to lower the bottom part of the tailgate. My ex Peugeot uk car has a brink removable bar and twin electrics with Peugeot badge on them.
HI! Micheal have you looked at the Kia Sportage great vehicle i tow a Swift Charisma 550 1495KG with no problems ,get 40/42mpg solo, 24/26 towing
would highly recommend this as an allround tow vehicle
AND you get a 7 year warrenty
cheers Duggie
would highly recommend this as an allround tow vehicle
AND you get a 7 year warrenty
cheers Duggie
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