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David Motton

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The Renault Kadjar needed to perform well in our test to match the likes of the Nissan Qashqai
Tow Cars

Renault Kadjar 2016
3274 kg Max. Tow
192 lbf-ft Torque
£24,195

It has phenomenal fuel economy and five spacious seats – check out our Renault Kadjar review to see if this crossover is the tow...

After time on Practical Caravan's long-term fleet, it's time to deliver the verdict on this compact crossover
Tow Cars

Škoda Yeti Outdoor 2016
1500 kg Max. Tow
184 lbf-ft Torque
£20,105

Read Practical Caravan's Škoda Yeti Outdoor review to find out if this crossover can live up to its go-anywhere looks – and what it's...

Here we are testing a £29,510 Ford Mondeo Estate in Titanium 2.0 TDCi 180PS PowerShift AWD trim
Tow Cars

Ford Mondeo Estate 2016
2000 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£29,510

Check out our Ford Mondeo Estate review as we set out to see if this four-wheel-drive wagon, with 178bhp and 295lb ft torque, is...

With 369lb ft torque and a 1735kg kerbweight, this four-wheel-drive VW Passat is a very capable tow car
Tow Cars

Volkswagen Passat Estate 2016
2200 kg Max. Tow
369 lbf-ft Torque
£36,505

With space and pace aplenty, we're keen to put the twin-turbo, four-wheel-drive VW Passat Estate to the test – can it justify its £36,505...

With a 1953kg kerbweight, this Sorento with its automatic gearbox is a good match for a range of tourers
Tow Cars

Kia Sorento 2016
2000 kg Max. Tow
325 lbf-ft Torque
£33,750

Caravanners love the Kia Sorento and the third-gen has already impressed, but what tow car ability does it have when fitted with an automatic...

The Škoda Superb was undeterred by the wet test track, exhibiting precise steering, ample grip and sure control of the caravan in our lane-change test
Tow Cars

Škoda Superb 2016
2000 kg Max. Tow
251 lbf-ft Torque
£22,090

Living up to its name, read on to find out why the new Škoda Superb so impressed our expert, on tow and solo, that...

With estate-car-cum-4x4 looks, what tow car ability does the Cross Country Volvo V60 variant have?
Tow Cars

Volvo V60 2016
1800 kg Max. Tow
258 lbf-ft Torque
£30,995

Read our review of the surprisingly heavy, 148bhp Volvo V60 Cross Country – but could it be a case of style over substance for...

Hyundai is certain that the Tucson is an able successor to the ix35 – read our review to find out more
Tow Cars

Hyundai Tucson 2016
1900 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£32,695

As the resurrected Tucson name returns to the Hyundai line-up, read our expert's review to find out what tow car ability this high-spec SUV...

With an 85% match figure of 1496kg, the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer can tow a wide range of caravans
Tow Cars

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2015
1650 kg Max. Tow
295 lbf-ft Torque
£25,675

Discover what tow car talent lies behind the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer's rather anonymous styling – read Practical Caravan's expert review by David Motton

We tested the two-litre turbodiesel XE on a wet track and it performed very well, with no hint of loss of control, even during high-speed lane changes
Tow Cars

Jaguar XE 2015
1600 kg Max. Tow
280 lbf-ft Torque
£32,325

Get behind the wheel of the Jaguar XE with Practical Caravan's expert David Motton and find out what tow car talent this 161bhp/280lb ft...

The Audi Q7 changed lanes quickly and efficiently during our comprehensive tow car test
Tow Cars

Audi Q7 2015
3500 kg Max. Tow
443 lbf-ft Torque
£53,835

With 268bhp, a 2135kg kerbweight and seven seats, the Audi Q7 is a top tug on paper – read Practical Caravan's review to see...

Four-wheel drive means the Seat Leon X-Perience has good traction – and its 1484kg kerbweight isn't shabby, either
Tow Cars

Seat Leon X-Perience 2015
2000 kg Max. Tow
250 lbf-ft Torque
£26,905

We know that 4x4 estates can make excellent tow cars so read Practical Caravan's Seat Leon X-Perience review and find out why we think...

The new Volvo XC90 range kicks off at £45,750 for the D5 Momentum – our test car was £67,235 including extras
Tow Cars

Volvo XC90 2015
2700 kg Max. Tow
347 lbf-ft Torque
£50,185

The new Volvo XC90 takes the model upmarket, but to find out if it's worth the extra and there's tow car talent behind its...

The Toyota's kerbweight of 1675kg gives an 85% match figure of 1424kg
Tow Cars

Toyota Avensis 2015
1800 kg Max. Tow
236 lbf-ft Torque
£26,135

Read Practical Caravan's review of the revised Toyota Avensis, to discover what tow car potential this smart-looking, 141bhp diesel wagon has

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