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David Motton

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Tow Cars

Seat Tarraco 2020
2300 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£36,545

This large SUV certainly has the weight and pulling power required for a great tow car, but how will it fare in our rigorous...

The Mercedes-Benz G 350 d performed even better with the weight of a caravan on the back
Tow Cars

Mercedes-Benz G 350 d 2019
3500 kg Max. Tow
443 lbf-ft Torque
£94,580

In this tow car test of the Mercedes-Benz G350 d, we look at whether the Mercedes can justify its price.

For such a small, light car, stability was good and in still air, the Scala felt secure
Tow Cars

Škoda Scala 2020
1200 kg Max. Tow
148 lbf-ft Torque
£18,585

How does the small petrol engine of the Škoda Scala handle towing? We find out how well it performs in our full test.

The Ranger coped easily, but the back of the pick-up did tend to fidget when any HGVs rumbled by
Tow Cars

Ford Ranger 2020
3500 kg Max. Tow
369 lbf-ft Torque
£37,434

Can the Ranger make a workhorse in the week and a tow car at the weekend? We put it to the test.

Travel in the Outlander is quiet on battery power alone, but the petrol engine can sound harsh
Tow Cars

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2020
1500 kg Max. Tow
156 lbf-ft Torque
£42,020

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is still Britain's favourite plug-in hybrid vehicle. But how well does the PHEV cope with towing?

The Cross Country maintains a secure and planted feel with little movement, even in crosswinds
Tow Cars

Volvo V60 2019
2000 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£40,435

Does this halfway-house between an estate and an SUV make sense for caravanners?

Dacia's Duster is quite sprightly when pulling away, and builds speed steadily thereafter
Tow Cars

Dacia Duster 2020
1500 kg Max. Tow
192 lbf-ft Torque
£17,400

The subtle exterior changes underplay some extensive improvements to the latest Dacia Duster. But, does the new Duster maintain the old model's strengths?

The Citroën moved around slightly when overtaken by high-sided vehicles, but never caused concern
Tow Cars

Citroën C5 Aircross 2020
1650 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£32,730

The C5 Aircross has Progressive Hydraulic Cushions, designed to improve ride comfort. Does it make the car too soft for controlled towing? We find...

Volkswagen's Arteon offers the ideal tow car combination of performance and efficiency
Tow Cars

Volkswagen Arteon 2019
2000 kg Max. Tow
251 lbf-ft Torque
£34,745

We named the Arteon our overall winner at the Tow Car Awards 2019. The car we're testing here is almost identical to the winner...

The Ateca easily holds speed on motorway inclines, and tracks straight and true
Tow Cars

Seat Ateca 2019
1900 kg Max. Tow
236 lbf-ft Torque
£31,355

We tested the range-topping Ateca diesel at the Tow Car Awards in 2017, and were impressed by its performance. Now it's the turn of...

The BMW X5's pulling power makes for effortless towing, even with a large, heavy caravan
Tow Cars

BMW X5 2019
3500 kg Max. Tow
457 lbf-ft Torque
£61,020

Past versions of the X5 have made very able tow cars. Does this latest model live up to its predecessors by combining a sporty...

Peugeot's Rifter offers a leisurely performance, but is composed, stable and firmly in charge
Tow Cars

Peugeot Rifter 2019
1500 kg Max. Tow
221 lbf-ft Torque
£24,810

Rifter, Peugeot's latest MPV, is based on a commercial van. That's no bad thing if space and practicality are your priorities. But how well...

There is hardly any movement unless you're caught in a crosswind, and side-to-side motion soon ebbs away
Tow Cars

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2018
2000 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£50,665

We have towed with the Land Rover Discovery Sport before, but always one of the diesel models. Here we test a new petrol engine...

The Ford Focus is easy to manoeuvre, with no trouble towing on grass
Tow Cars

Ford Focus Estate 2019
1700 kg Max. Tow
177 lbf-ft Torque
£26,750

Ford promises this fourth-generation Focus is still a real driver's car, but with more space and better technology. We put it to the test...

Honda has canned the diesel CR-V, but there's a seven-seater as well as four-wheel drive
Tow Cars

Honda CR-V 2019
2000 kg Max. Tow
162 lbf-ft Torque
£27,855

Has ditching diesel compromised the Honda CR-V as a tow car? We find out in our comprehensive tow car test.

As you'd expect of a big, van-based MPV, there's lots of space inside the Ford Tourneo Custom and seating for up to nine
Tow Cars

Ford Tourneo Custom 2019
2050 kg Max. Tow
284 lbf-ft Torque
£39,748

This is the latest generation of Ford's Transit-based people carrier. But how well does it tow a caravan?

Crosswinds can make themselves felt at speed, but the 508 generally remains stable and composed
Tow Cars

Peugeot 508 2019
1800 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£36,439

The all-new Peugeot 508 is the French car maker's flagship saloon. But how well does this Peugeot tow?

The Volvo XC40 is a very impressive tow car, with a strong engine, and it's comfortable at speed
Tow Cars

Volvo XC40 2019
2100 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£34,970

The Volvo XC40 is a very impressive tow car, with a strong engine and comfortable at speed. So says our Tow Car Editor of...

Hyundai's Santa Fe feels well suited to towing and offers reasonable fuel economy
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Hyundai Santa Fe 2019
2000 kg Max. Tow
£43,295

Our tow car editor puts the brand new Hyundai Santa Fe, the manufacturer's flagship SUV, through its paces.

The SsangYong Musso is bigger than its predecessor, with a kerbweight of 2165kg for the automatic model
Tow Cars

SsangYong Musso 2018
£23,745

How will SsangYong's new Musso pick-up truck fare when it comes to towing caravans? David Motton puts it to the test to find out.

Two diesel Touareg models are currently available; either version should appeal to caravanners
Tow Cars

Volkswagen Touareg 2019
3500 kg Max. Tow
£58,195

Our Tow Car Editor takes a look at the latest generation of the Volkswagen Touareg, the manufacturer's flagship SUV.

We put the Ford EcoSport to the test to find out how it fares as a tow car
Tow Cars

Ford EcoSport
1100 kg Max. Tow
221 lbf-ft Torque
£23,950

This version of the EcoSport might be heavier and have more pulling power than any other, but is it a practical car for caravanning?

The Insignia Country Tourer is a good all-round tow car, and very keenly priced compared to rivals
Tow Cars

Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer 2019
2200 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£27,815

Is this the best version of the Insignia for towing? David Motton finds out how well the Country Tourer stacks up against its rivals.

We took the Škoda Karoq, along with a Swift Expression 590 from Sussex Caravan Centre, to Washington Caravan and Camping Park to see how it stands up agains rival SUVs
Tow Cars

Škoda Karoq 2018
2000 kg Max. Tow
251 lbf-ft Torque
£28,445

Škoda's Karoq is comfortable and keenly priced, but how does it fare as a tow car?

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