Winners of Towcar of the Year Awards 2022

Winners of Towcar of the Year Awards 2022

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Towcar of the Year 2022

This year marks our 39th Towcar of the Year Competition and what a competition it's been.

The SEAT Leon Estate FR 1.5TSI 150PS has won this year’s overall trophy and also triumphed in the Caravan Weight 1100 – 1200kg category.

Here's what our judges had to say about it - "Lively performance from a willing petrol engine with plenty of pulling power while remaining composed at speed."

There have been some incredible vehicles in this year' competition, be sure to look through all the other class winners too.

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SEAT Leon

SEAT Leon Estate FR 1.5TSI - The Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2022

Skoda Enyaq

ŠKODA Enyaq iV 80 Lounge - Winner - Caravan Weight Under 1100kg

SEAT Leon

SEAT Leon Estate FR 1.5TSI - Winner - Caravan Weight 1100 – 1200kg

Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf R-Line 2.0 TDI - Winner - Caravan Weight 1200 – 1300kg

Nissan, TCOY

Nissan Qashqai Tekna+ (Xtronic) - Winner - Caravan Weight 1300–1400kg

Volkswagen Arteon

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TDI - Winner - Caravan Weight 1400–1500kg

TCOY

Volvo XC40 Recharge pure electric AWD - Winner - Caravan Weight 1500–1700kg

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 8-Speed Tiptronic S - Winner - Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Skoda Enyaq

ŠKODA Enyaq iV 80 Lounge - Winner - Best Electric Vehicle

Volvo V60

Volvo V60 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6 AWD - Winner - Best Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle

Ford Kuga

Ford Kuga ST-Line X - Winner - Best Family Towcar

Ford S-Max

Ford S-Max FHEV ST-Line - Winner - Best Large Family Towcar

SsangYong Musso Rhino

SsangYong P Musso Rhino - Winner - Best Pick-up

The Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2022

SEAT Leon Estate FR 1.5TSI 150PS

Overall winner:
Towcar of the year 2022

Judges' comments:

"Lively performance from a willing petrol engine with plenty of pulling power while remaining composed at speed."

Estate, A50-X retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 5000-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184 @ 1500-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.7s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 54.9m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.5m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 44.1-48.7mpg (WLTP overall mpg)
  • CO2 g/km: 131

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1410
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2000
  • Caravan (kg): 1199
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £22,455 - £30,800
  • £ (price as tested) includes £700 towing gear charges: £29,210
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £530
  • Insurance group: 22E
  • Towable with B licence: Yes
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Winners - Caravan Weight

ŠKODA Enyaq iV 80 Lounge 82 kWh 204 PS DSG

Class winner:
Caravan Weight under 1100kg

Judges' comments:

"Goodness this is a phenomenal car - it's big enough for a family and their luggage and it's great to look at."

Estate, ŠKODA retractable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 150
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 1 / DSG
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 201
  • Torque (lb/ft): 229
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.7s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.1s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 57.7m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.6m
  • Mpg range solo (WLTP Range Combined TEL (miles): 330
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2090
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2612
  • Caravan (kg): 1000
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £39,350 - £42,900
  • £ (price as tested) includes £775 towing gear charges: £41,265
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 26E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 888kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

SEAT Leon Estate FR 1.5TSI 150PS

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1100 – 1200kg

Judges' comments:

"Lively performance from a willing petrol engine with plenty of pulling power while remaining composed at speed."

Estate, A50-X retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 5000-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184 @ 1500-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.7s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 54.9m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.5m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 44.1-48.7mpg (WLTP overall mpg)
  • CO2 g/km: 131

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1410
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2000
  • Caravan (kg): 1199
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £22,455 - £30,800
  • £ (price as tested) includes £700 towing gear charges: £29,210
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £530
  • Insurance group: 22E
  • Towable with B licence: Yes
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Volkswagen Golf R-Line 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"A great choice for the caravanner who wants a reliable, stylish and quite simply, timeless car. You know where you are with a Golf."

Hatchback, Volkswagen removable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266 @ 1600-2750
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 14.9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.8s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 52.2m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.1m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 35.7 (WLTP overall mpg)
  • CO2 g/km: 60.8

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1459
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1960
  • Caravan (kg): 1240
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £23,510 - £40,130
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1035 towing gear charges: £31,890
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £490
  • Insurance group: 23E
  • Towable with B licence: Yes
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Nissan Qashqai Tekna+ (Xtronic)

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg

Judges' comments:

"A good all-round towcar, it does everything well and would make a sound purchase"

SUV, Nissan removable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1332
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / CVT
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 156
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 199 @ 1800-3750
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.7s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 10.6s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 60.8m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.2m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 43.8
  • CO2 g/km: 146

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1564
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1985
  • Caravan (kg): 1330
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £23,535 - £38,545
  • £ (price as tested) includes £613.75 towing gear charges: £36,738
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £835
  • Insurance group: 16
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1515kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TDI 200PS DSG

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

"The Arteon is something a bit different - but it makes a suitable family towcar - lots of room in the rear and drives really nicely."

Estate, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 197 @ 3000-4200
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 1750-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 14.05s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.85s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 64.2m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 14.8m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 50.5
  • CO2 g/km: 146

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1651
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2200
  • Caravan (kg): 1403
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £35,545 - £52,585
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1332 towing gear charges: £45,362
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1870
  • Insurance group: 27E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1200kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Volvo XC40 Recharge pure electric AWD

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Another super impressive pure battery electric SUV which combines stunning performance with precision low speed manoeuvrability."

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 2
  • Total maximum power (kW): 300
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 1
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 396
  • Torque (lb/ft): 487
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 7.4s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.35s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.2m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.45m
  • Mpg range solo (WLTP Range Combined TEL (miles): 256
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2188
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2650
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £49,950 - £56,700
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £51,125
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 850kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 8-Speed Tiptronic S

Class winner:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"This is a faultless towcar - the added ability to configure an individual, suspension, gearbox and engine profile for your towing makes it even more versatile  "

SUV, Porsche retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Size of engine in cc: 2995
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol / Hybrid
  • Plug accepted: Type 2
  • Peak charge rate: 7.2
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm) (petrol): 335 @ 5300-6400
  • Power (bhp) (electric): 132
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm) (petrol): 332 @ 1500-3000
  • Torque (lb/ft) (electric): 295
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 10.4s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.5s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 58.9m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.0m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 76.3 - 91.1
  • CO2 g/km: 83 - 71 g/km

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2370
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3030
  • Caravan (kg): 2015
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £63,230 - £129,370
  • £ (price as tested) includes £858 towing gear charges: £78,713
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1065
  • Insurance group: 50E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 470kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Winners - Electric and Hybrid

ŠKODA Enyaq iV 80 Lounge 82 kWh 204 PS DSG

Class winner:
Electric Vehicle

Judges' comments:

"Goodness this is a phenomenal car - it's big enough for a family and their luggage and it's great to look at."

Estate, ŠKODA retractable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 150
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 1 / DSG
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 201
  • Torque (lb/ft): 229
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.7s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.1s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 57.7m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.6m
  • Mpg range solo (WLTP Range Combined TEL (miles): 330
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2090
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2612
  • Caravan (kg): 1000
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £39,350 - £42,900
  • £ (price as tested) includes £775 towing gear charges: £41,265
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 26E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 888kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Volvo V60 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6 AWD

Class winner:
Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Judges' comments:

"Another outstanding towcar from Volvo. performance is significantly enhanced by the hybrid boost and the ride and handling are up with the best in class - all backed up with the reassurance and sure-footedness of all wheel drive"

Estate, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric plug in hybrid
  • Plug accepted: Type 2/mode three and three-pin plug
  • Peak charge rate: 3.7
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm) (petrol): 249 @ 5500
  • Power (bhp) (electric): 86
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm) (petrol): 258 @ 1700-5000
  • Torque (lb/ft) (electric): 177
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.5s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.4s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 55.6m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.2m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 141.1-156.7
  • CO2 g/km: 41-46

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2075
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2550
  • Caravan (kg): 1764
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £45,825 - £52,200
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £47,000
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £960
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 950kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Winners - Family Cars

Ford Kuga ST-Line X Diesel mhev

Class winner:
Family Car

Judges' comments:

"Very impressive manual gearbox.  Sits in 4th on hill route where most would be in 3rd"

SUV, Ford detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1995
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Manual
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 273 @ 2000-2500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 20.9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 11.1s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 60.7m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 14.7m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 55.4
  • CO2 g/km: 133

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1680
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2155
  • Caravan (kg): 1428
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £26,445 - £38,995
  • £ (price as tested) includes £625 towing gear charges: £35,630
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £310
  • Insurance group: 17
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1345kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Ford S-Max FHEV ST-Line

Class winner:
Large Family Car

Judges' comments:

"One of the standout contenders here. Great family flexibility combined with the muscle to tow a large multi berth caravan.. An excellent alternative to a 4x4 SUV."

7-seater SUV, Ford retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2488
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 188 @ 4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 400 @ 2000-2500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.2s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.9s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 56.3m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.55m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 43.5
  • CO2 g/km: 176

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1947
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2545
  • Caravan (kg): 1655
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £33,335 - £43,010
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1245 towing gear charges: £39,885
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £500
  • Insurance group: 22
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 955kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Winners - Pick-ups

SsangYong P Musso Rhino Auto

Class winner:
Pick Ups

Judges' comments:

"Couldn’t recommend this enough - particularly at the value in the section of the market. You genuinely don’t know you’re towing until you look in your mirror."

SUV, SsangYong fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2157
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Auto
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 178 @ 3800
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 1600-2600
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 21.9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 12.6s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 59.5m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.6m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 28.3
  • CO2 g/km: 262

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2660
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3400
  • Caravan (kg): 1921
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £26,760 - £36,360
  • £ (price as tested) includes £520 towing gear charges: £36,840
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £825
  • Insurance group: 42D
  • Towable with B licence: No, B+E only
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Not yet tested by NCAP
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