Passat Hybrid Gte Tow Car

taff11 replied on 03/09/2018 16:20

taff11

Posted on 03/09/2018 16:20

Just started my caravan adventures and bought an Ace Morning Star 2006 and after some enquires with Westfalia for the Tow Hitch for my new Passat Estate Gte.

I was first alarmed at the response from the Market leading and Vw Supplier saying that Hybrids cannot tow

Where in fact the Passat can TOW 1625KGS comfortably and over the mountain range over the Beacons from Aberbach site this weekend achieving 37mpg after charging from my caravans outside plug overnight on a 10 amp setting.

The Hybrid tows quiet comfortable on pure electric or if you need Power just put in GTE MODE or Hybrid.

Once you have used the electric from the battery's and the overnight charge the car will make its own electricity and still be able to use GTE MODE 220bhp.

So don't believe all the old school that Hybrids cannot Tow .

FOSSIL FUEL WONT LAST FOREVER PLUS BIK SO MUCH BETTER FOR THE TIME BEING

For Reference detach-able Tow Hitch Supplied and fitted By RETRO in Neuanton inc software and Vehicle specific electrics total £570, much cheaper than local prices of £770.

Moderator Comment - Taff I have moved this to Towcars in the Discussion Area as I think more people will see it there.

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lornalou1 replied on 03/09/2018 23:50

lornalou1

Caravanner from Lancashire

Posted on 03/09/2018 23:50

v. good. how far will it tow on battery alone please.

Wildwood replied on 04/09/2018 11:39

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Wildwood

Caravanner from Lanarkshire

Posted on 04/09/2018 11:39

Tests have shown some hybrids can tow but others are badly short of power. It does seem to depend on the power available after the electricity in the battery has gone. I would assume as the newer models come out the performance will get better but for longer tows most do look expensive on fuel.

Sianelen replied on 04/09/2018 11:41

Sianelen

Caravanner

Posted on 04/09/2018 11:41

"The GTE is powered by a refined, punchy-feeling 1.4-litre TSI turbo teamed with an electric motor and a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It can travel up to 31 miles in pure electric mode, although once it reverts to petrol power its economy drops significantly. As with all hybrids, this can dent real-world efficiency."

lornalou1 replied on 04/09/2018 15:23

lornalou1

Caravanner from Lancashire

Posted on 04/09/2018 11:41 by Sianelen

"The GTE is powered by a refined, punchy-feeling 1.4-litre TSI turbo teamed with an electric motor and a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It can travel up to 31 miles in pure electric mode, although once it reverts to petrol power its economy drops significantly. As with all hybrids, this can dent real-world efficiency."

Posted on 04/09/2018 15:23

Is that 31 miles towing???

JVB66 replied on 04/09/2018 16:06

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Campervanner from Hertfordshire

Posted on 04/09/2018 16:06

There were two Hibrids on Ferry Meadows both said the most they get on battery towing was about 20 miles

ps a volvo and a toyota

pps and both being petrol i thought i will keep to my 2ltr diesel sportage auto

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Sianelen replied on 04/09/2018 16:36

Sianelen

Caravanner

Posted on 04/09/2018 15:23 by lornalou1

Is that 31 miles towing???

Posted on 04/09/2018 16:36

Sadly no!

DJCarrick replied on 04/09/2018 17:32

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DJCarrick

Posted on 04/09/2018 17:32

31 miles on electric alone my a**e. I have just got rid of my two year old GTE, one of the most horrible cars I have owned. Around town it only averaged 20 to 25 miles on electricity alone even with a light right foot. Turn on the heater or aircon and down it goes even further.

It was such a 'nanny state' car as well. It didn't just beep at you if, for example you dare have the keys in the ignition and open the door. It SHOUTED at you. And as for the proximity alert that SCREAMED at you so as to make you almost crash should you get even close to another car, well those were experiences best forgotten. Adaptive cruise control that applies the brakes should the vehicle you are following dare to take a left on a slip road ahead of you and a 'GTE' mode that, when you consider the weight of the vehicle, really is not that quick, all adds up to a vehicle best forgotten. Electric and hybrid cars have a long way to go.

Get a VW transporter converted as a campervan. Much more fun for days out and a superb towing vehicle for the same price as a GTE!

Metheven replied on 04/09/2018 23:13

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Metheven

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Posted on 04/09/2018 23:13

An honest review, I like it 👍

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EmilysDad replied on 04/09/2018 23:42

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Posted on 04/09/2018 16:06 by JVB66

There were two Hibrids on Ferry Meadows both said the most they get on battery towing was about 20 miles

ps a volvo and a toyota

pps and both being petrol i thought i will keep to my 2ltr diesel sportage auto

Posted on 04/09/2018 23:42

Surely it's irrelevant what fuel the engine uses, as doesnt the engine just power the generator that supplies power to the drive motor?

EmilysDad replied on 04/09/2018 23:44

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Posted on 04/09/2018 11:41 by Sianelen

"The GTE is powered by a refined, punchy-feeling 1.4-litre TSI turbo teamed with an electric motor and a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It can travel up to 31 miles in pure electric mode, although once it reverts to petrol power its economy drops significantly. As with all hybrids, this can dent real-world efficiency."

Posted on 04/09/2018 23:44

Another DSG type auto then ......

I'm already put off .... 🤔

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