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David Motton

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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?

The Kia Stonic handled things well in Practical Caravan's tow test, with roll kept in check, strong grip and no pushing from the caravan
Tow Cars

Kia Stonic 2018
1110 kg Max. Tow
127 lbf-ft Torque
£17,000

It seems every other car launched these days is a crossover or an SUV. The Stonic is Kia’s latest, and size-wise it sits between...

We matched the V90 Cross Country to a Swift Expression 635 with a MiRO of 1485kg
Tow Cars

Volvo V90 2018
2400 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£42,520

The Volvo V90 Cross Country is more affordable than the Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain. How will this estate fare against them,...

Tow Cars

SsangYong Rexton 2018
3500 kg Max. Tow
310 lbf-ft Torque
£37,995

The latest SsangYong Rexton is now much closer in price to the likes of the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento. Can it...

We achieved close to 30mpg while towing with the front- wheel-drive Peugeot 5008
Tow Cars

Peugeot 5008 2018
1800 kg Max. Tow
273 lbf-ft Torque
£31,765

The new Peugeot 5008 marks a big change from its MPV predecessor. It may look like a 4x4 but it's two-wheel-drive only. So how...

The Hyundai i30 Tourer changed lane crisply and gripped securely, with no pushing or shoving from the caravan
Tow Cars

Hyundai i30 Tourer 2018
1400 kg Max. Tow
178 lbf-ft Torque
£24,155

We hitch up with this petrol-powered Hyundai i30 Tourer to discover what tow car ability it offers – can it do enough to outshine...

The Škoda Kodiaq held up well when changing lane
Tow Cars

Škoda Kodiaq 2018
2000 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£36,135

Does Škoda’s first big SUV make a top tug? We hitch up with the Kodiaq to discover what tow car ability it has and...

We're driving the entry-level D4 diesel in Momentum specification to see what tow car ability this Volvo XC60 has
Tow Cars

Volvo XC60 2018
2400 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£37,205

Competition is hot in this sector and with a host of multi-talented rivals, how does the Volvo XC60 compare? We hitch up to see...

The larger diesel engine serves the Nissan X-Trail very well, but it’s a noisy thing when you’re accelerating
Tow Cars

Nissan X-Trail 2018
2000 kg Max. Tow
280 lbf-ft Torque
£36,620

Does the 2.0-litre diesel engine transform the facelifted Nissan X-Trail? Let's hitch up with this 175bhp SUV to see what tow car ability it...

The VW Tiguan has a kerbweight of 1645-1862kg, giving an 85% matching figure that starts at 1398kg
Tow Cars

Volkswagen Tiguan review 2018
2500 kg Max. Tow
236 lbf-ft Torque
£33,015

What tow car will you buy next? Are you considering switching to petrol power? With this in mind, we've hitched up with this VW...

The four-wheel-drive Ford Galaxy on test has an 1841kg kerbweight
Tow Cars

Ford Galaxy 2018
2000 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£38,645

For a super seven-seater, you don't have to buy an SUV! We hitch up with the Ford Galaxy to see what tow car talent...

With a massive 443lb ft of torque between 1750 and 2250rpm, the 3.0-litre diesel engine has plenty of punch when towing
Tow Cars

Land Rover Discovery 5 2018
3500 kg Max. Tow
443 lbf-ft Torque
£64,495

It's scooped the top prize at our Tow Car Awards so we know what tow car might the Land Rover Discovery 5 has, but...

The outfit was blown about a bit at high speeds by winds, but the four-wheel-drive Mazda CX-5 felt in control at all times
Tow Cars

Mazda CX-5 2018
2100 kg Max. Tow
310 lbf-ft Torque
£33,195

It has long been one of our favourite mid-sized SUVs, so what tow car ability does the latest Mazda CX-5 have? Let's get a...

With an 85% match figure of 1594kg, this is a usefully heavy estate, but what tow car ability does it have?
Tow Cars

BMW 5 Series Touring 2017
2000 kg Max. Tow
457 lbf-ft Torque
£52,305

We've been excited to test the latest BMW 5 Series Touring and with a punchy engine and four-wheel drive, might it live up to...

The Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 170PS Turbo D Tech Line Nav has a 1633kg kerbweight
Tow Cars

Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer 2017
1950 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£24,080

It's stylish, well-priced and spacious, with a usefully high kerbweight, but what tow car ability does the Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer have? Read on!

Only at the highest speed was there a hint of the caravan bothering the E-Class, but the outfit quickly came back into line when we straightened up
Tow Cars

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017
2100 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£38,700

It is impressive with or without a caravan on tow, and has class-leading luggage space, but can the Mercedes-Benz E-Class justify its price? Let's...

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