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Best cars for towing
21 Aug 2024
Whether you’re looking to tow a touring caravan or take some garden rubbish to the tip, you’ll want a car that doesn’t compromise on its day-to-day driving capabilities. As well as making sure your towing car is right for your load in terms of power and weight, you also want to enjoy driving it solo. We’ve rounded up the best cars for towing.
Land Rover Defender
If there was a ‘perfect’ car for towing, it would be the Land Rover Defender. Its bulky weight and size provides stability and control for any size load, and its 3.0-litre engine is more than capable at handling the car’s maximum towing capacity of 3,500kg.
As well as being more than capable at towing, the Land Rover is a fantastic family car, has a useful trailer assist system, and is just amazing to drive.
Dacia Duster
The Dacia Duster is a practical choice for a towing car, and it doubles as a reliable family SUV when its towing abilities aren’t being utilised.
With a rear camera and parking sensors, parking and hitching are undeniably simple. A solid body and smooth driving make the Dacia Duster idea for both day-to-day driving and towing. The car handles a 1,500kg load capacity, which is generous for its affordability.
Volvo V60
The comfort, reliability, and practicality of the Volvo V60 make it the perfect car, and the same can be said for its towing capabilities. Its maximum towing capacity of 2,000kg means it’s suitable for most towing needs, which are made easier with the addition of the rear-view camera giving a clear view of the towball while reversing.
Quick, secure, and stable, the Volvo V60 is a fantastic choice for drivers looking to use their car for towing.
Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage is a practical SUV that’s seen a surge in popularity in recent years, likely due to its affordability, fuel-efficiency, and tech-filled interior. Whether you own a caravan or need to use a trailer for work, the Kia Sportage’s load capacity of 1,900kg won’t let you down. Once you’ve finished towing, you can go back to enjoying the driving experience and quiet luxury in your day-to-day driving.
Volkswagen Tiguan
A notoriously reliable and stable car, the Volkswagen Tiguan is also more than adept at towing, with a maximum load capacity of 2,200kg. The R-Line spec models have sports suspension, which makes a noticeable difference when towing. The reversing camera makes hitching a breeze, and its torquey engine ensures there’s no lagging when moving off. Spacious, practical, and good-looking, the Tiguan is definitely up there with one of the best towing cars.