Towing with later Renault Koleos

trussers replied on 13/06/2022 20:05

trussers

Posted on 13/06/2022 20:05

I am toying with buying a 2019/20 Koleos auto, and wondered if anyone out there tows with one? I note that it is a CV box....showing my ignorance, if there are no gears, can you shift down for engine braking? I occasionally tow in mountainous areas, so some engine braking would be nice!

I have in the past had the old shape Koleos, which was an outstanding tow car. However reviews for the later shape express concerns on sluggishness and poor stability....any info gratefully received.

Thanks

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Tinwheeler replied on 13/06/2022 20:21

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 13/06/2022 20:21

It depends on the make/model but you can usually go up and down the ratios manually. I had a Subaru Forester which had flappy paddles for doing exactly that.

However, I didn’t use the car for towing and have never considered a CVT to be the best auto box, especially for towing. You can’t beat a good old TC box, on the whole.

EmilysDad replied on 13/06/2022 20:55

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EmilysDad

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Posted on 13/06/2022 20:55

French, Renault, CVT .... what could possibly go wrong? 🙄😉

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eribaMotters replied on 13/06/2022 21:12

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eribaMotters

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Posted on 13/06/2022 21:12

If you have read reports that express concerns over sluggishness and stability then surely you have your answer and would be advisable to look elsewhere.

Colin