Skoda Kodiaq

http://www.whatcar.com/awards/best-large-suv/2017-overall-winner/skoda-kodiaq

I'll get me coat then !

Tried one today. Probably the best new car, capable of towing a reasonable sized caravan that i have tried for a long time. AND it comes in a powerful 180 Petrol engine version.  On paper at least the best Petrol engine for towing purposes in a long time.

Realistically the Jury is still out, but for a medium/large tugger it seems to be a possibility.  The electrically deployed tow ball is great. Tow ball weight limit of 80 kgs is disappointing but in my opinion, head & shoulders ahead of most alternatives!

TF

Hmm that might even tempt me away from the Outlander which took me away from Octavias!  

80kgs is disapointing considering the Tiguan has a higher figure.

Yes 100kg for the tig, surprised that the Skoda is so low.

Is the towball weight limit the same on the 5 and 7 seat models?

Check the spec

The factory fit towbar is not available on the SEL and Edition manual diesel 4x4's (150tdi 7 seaters). Oddly they are an option on the DSG autos. Even more odd is that if you select those manual 150tdi engines on the Skoda Configurator the towing weights and gross train weights are blank. Does this mean they don't have type approval for towing at all ? Will have to find one and check the VIN plated weights.

Also at least one model only has a 75kg NW limit, and the 180ps is only available with the 7 seat version.

So the car is no use to me.

Think I will stick with Japanese for the next couple of years, then see.....

I don't intend to change until around this time next year so I'm waiting to see the new Volvo XC60 before I decide