Posted on 02/10/2019 19:56
Just been to see the all new Karando, very impressed. Max tow weight 2000 Kg, towbar max 105. Was thinkg about the Pioneer 4wd auto. The thing is it is a 1600cc. The sales guys says no worries towing my outfit which is about 1450. Has anybody got any first hand experience towing with the new Karando.
Posted on 07/10/2019 16:55 by1 : 4.5 - sheesh! What with your closer to 200 BHP? I chose not to select auto 4 wheel drive as I reckoned that a bit of front tyre slip was helpful
With me and car and towbar car weighs 1725kg. OH and extra kit lets say 1900kg top. Add 1500kg of caravan and 3.4 tonne train weight. 40 BHP per tonne - works fine
Posted on 07/10/2019 17:49 by EmilysDadwould 'auto 4 wheel drive' not select itself automatically ..... 🙄
Posted on 07/10/2019 18:15
Indeed it would MM, if selected, I was still in front wheel only. If front wheels were slipping rear would take over in auto 4 wheel. It has been brilliant on icy, glassy roads that were unsafe to walk on. In the described event I was happy for some front wheel spin to increase take off torque, was I wrong?
Posted on 19/10/2019 09:18
I've driven a new Korando but I'm still awaiting the reviews of one towing. I drove an Ultimate version and overall it was very good but the steering took some getting used to. Apparently there is also an issue (that needs a tech fix) with the mpg display in that it won't display the true MPG just a maximum of 30.
Posted on 21/10/2019 02:01
Just buy the new Rexton and be done with mucking about. Or buy a 2017 Rexton W with a 3500Kg tow limit and 128Kg nose weight. 4x4, low ratio gearbox ETC. We've done 53,000 miles in two years without a single problem, except an outside temperature sensor, that was probably my fault for driving through a river.
bobimel
Caravanner from Aberdeenshire