Winners of Towcar of the Year Awards 2024

Winners of Towcar of the Year Awards 2024

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Towcar of the Year 2024

The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid has won this year’s overall trophy and been crowned Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2024; it also triumphed in the Caravan Weight over 1700kg Category in the 41st Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year Competition.

The leisure vehicle industry’s original and longest-standing towcar testing awards saw the immensely talented plug-in hybrid Porsche Cayenne fight off some extremely stiff competition, ultimately triumphing around UTAC’s Millbrook Proving Ground’s demanding and unique track.

Twenty eight entrants were put into caravan weight categories – rather than being listed by price – to make it easier for buyers to know which cars could tow their caravans.

The Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2024

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Platinum Edition

Overall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2024

 

Judges' comments:

"An incredibly capable towcar, at high speeds as well as low. Super stable."

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 chargee rate: 7.2
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 335 @ 5300-6400
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 332 @ 1500-3000
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.3
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.2
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 57.6m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.1m
  • CO2 g/km: 83 - 71

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2500
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3030
  • Caravan (kg): 2125
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £63,700 - £134,100
  • £ (price as tested) includes £858 towing gear charges: £78,710
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,680
  • Insurance group: 50E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Platinum Edition

Check with your local PORSCHE dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Class Winners

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ID Buzz Style SWB 204PS 77kWh Pro Electric 1 Speed Automatic

Class winner:
Caravan weight under 1100kg

 

Judges' comments:

"We can see the retro electric bus, hitched to a small caravan, as an ideal vehicle at festivals and family campsites"

SUV, Oris detachable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 150
  • Power: Rear wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 201
  • Torque (lb/ft: 230
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 12.7s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.6s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.5m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.5m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2502
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3000
  • Caravan (kg): 1000
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £58,915 - £63,715
  • £ (price as tested) includes £980 towing gear charges: £64,885
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 33E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ID Buzz Style SWB 204PS 77kWh Pro Electric 1 Speed Automatic

Check with your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer for the latest prices and availability 

ŠKODA Enyaq Coupe iV 82kWh vRS

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1100kg - 1300kg

 

Judges' comments:

"A compact EV with bags of talent and a great performance."

SUV, ŠKODA retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 2
  • Total maximum power (kW): 220
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 294
  • Torque (lb/ft): 339
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.5s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 38.4m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 9.7m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2307
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2740
  • Caravan (kg): 1200
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £44,825 - £54,370
  • £ (price as tested): £55,865
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 36E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the ŠKODA Enyaq Coupe iV 82kWh vRS

Check with your local ŠKODA dealer for the latest prices and availability 

ŠKODA Octavia Estate SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

 

Judges' comments:

"A great performance and a reminder why the Octavia has done so well during previous Towcar competitions. Good engine and gearbox, plus plenty of visibility when pitching"

Estate, ŠKODA 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): 148 @ 3000-4200
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236 @ 1750-3000
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.8s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.8s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 54.6m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.3m
  • CO2 g/km: 122

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1577
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1990
  • Caravan (kg): 1340
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £25,880 - £39,180
  • £ (price as tested) includes £930 towing gear charges: £35,535
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £570
  • Insurance group: 21
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the ŠKODA Octavia Estate SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Check with your local ŠKODA dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1500kg - 1700kg

 

Judges' comments:

"Great performance around hill and high speed circuits"

SUV, retractable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 220
  • Power: Rear wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 295
  • Torque (lb/ft): 243
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.6s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.7s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 47.1m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.7m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2069
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2500
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £44,950 - £57,950
  • £ (price as tested): £46,050
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 34-45
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

Check with your local POLESTAR Spaces for the latest prices and availability 

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Platinum Edition

Class winner:
Caravan weight over 1700kg

 

Judges' comments:

"An incredibly capable towcar, at high speeds as well as low. Super stable."

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 chargee rate: 7.2
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 335 @ 5300-6400
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 332 @ 1500-3000
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.3
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.2
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 57.6m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.1m
  • CO2 g/km: 83 - 71

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2500
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3030
  • Caravan (kg): 2125
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £63,700 - £134,100
  • £ (price as tested) includes £858 towing gear charges: £78,710
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,680
  • Insurance group: 50E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Platinum Edition

Check with your local PORSCHE dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Nissan ARIYA 87kWh Evolve e-4ORCE

Class winner:
Electric vehicles

 

Judges' comments:

"A dream to drive! Could have driven all day in it."

SUV, Oris retractable

Performance

  • No of motors: 2
  • Total maximum power (kW): 225
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 301
  • Torque (lb/ft): 221
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.3s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.5s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 53.5m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.9m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2297
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2665
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • £ (price as tested): £61,540
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 41A
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Nissan ARIYA 87kWh Evolve e-4ORCE

Check with your local NISSAN dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 Plus

Class winner:
Hybrid vehicle
Family towcar

 

Judges' comments:

"Great performance from the XC60. Dealt with all aspects of the hill route and was stable at high speed."

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears, 8 / automatic torque converter
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric hybrid
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 253 @ 5500 (petrol) / 145 @ 15900 (electric)
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):258 @ 2500-5000 (petrol) / 207 @ 0-3280 (electric)
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.6s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.5s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 42.6m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 10.5m
  • CO2 g/km: 23

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2163
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2660
  • Caravan (kg): 1839
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £60,055 - £71,285
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1400 towing gear charges: £62,205
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,175
  • Insurance group: 40E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 Plus

Check with your local VOLVO dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase

Class winner:
Luxury

 

Judges' comments:

"It’s the definition of a luxury towing vehicle."

SUV, Volkswagen Group retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Size of engine in cc: 3996
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Automatic ZF
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 542 @ 6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 568 @ 2000-4500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 7.6
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.4
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 54.9m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 14m
  • CO2 g/km: 146

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2514
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3250
  • Caravan (kg): 2137
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £164,100 - £254,000
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,030 towing gear charges: £220,120
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £3,745
  • Insurance group: 50
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three

Read more about the Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase

Check with your local BENTLEY dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Ford Ranger Wildtrak Double Cab 3.0L TD Ecoblue V6 240PS

Class winner:
Pick ups

 

Judges' comments:

"Double cab pick up that's incredibly refined.  Tows with ease, on the hill route and high speed circuit, as well as the reversing manoeuvre."

Pick up, Ford fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Size of engine in cc: 2996
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 10 / Auto
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.4
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.1
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.4m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.45m
  • CO2 g/km: 264

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2283
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3350
  • Caravan (kg): 1941
  • Noseweight (kg): 225

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £33,066 - £59,530
  • £ (price as tested): £53,460
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £960
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Double Cab 3.0L TD Ecoblue V6 240PS

Check with your local FORD TRANSIT CENTRE  dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style Long 2.0 TSI 204PS 7spd DSG 

Class winner:
Large Family Towcar

 

Judges' comments:

"A very flexible van that would be just at home being used on a caravan holiday or as the daily family run about"

MPV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 201 @ 5000–6500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236 @ 1600–4300
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.1
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.7
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 47.5m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.7m

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2146
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
  • Caravan (kg): 1824
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £45,207 - £63,365
  • £ (price as tested): £63,365
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,705
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Five
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style Long 2.0 TSI 204PS 7spd DSG

Check with your local VOLKSWAGEN VAN CENTRE dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Ford Puma ST-Line 1.0 Mhev 155ps 6 speed manual

Class winner:
Judges’ Award 2024

 

Judges' comments:

"Ford's 1.0 litre engine proved that big isn't always better where midweek commutes and weekend caravanning (with a small van) is concerned."

SUV, Ford fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 3
  • Size of engine in cc: 999
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol mild hybrid
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 153 @ 6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 177 @ 2500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.4s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 10s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 47.6m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11m
  • CO2 g/km: 124 - 126

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1280
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1765
  • Caravan (kg): 1088
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £24,940 - £32,420
  • £ (price as tested): £27,360
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £540
  • Insurance group: 12E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Four

Read more about the Ford Puma ST-Line 1.0 Mhev 155ps 6 speed manual

Check with your local FORD dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Gallery

(Overall winner and Winner Caravan weight over 1700kg) Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Platinum Edition

(Winner Caravan weight under 1100kg) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ID Buzz Style SWB 204PS 77kWh Pro Electric 1 Speed Automatic

(Winner Caravan weight 1100kg - 1300kg) ŠKODA Enyaq Coupe iV 82kWh vRS

(Winner Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg) ŠKODA Octavia Estate SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

(Winner Caravan weight 1500kg - 1700kg) Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

(Winner Electric Vehicles) Nissan ARIYA 87kWh Evolve e-4ORCE

(Winner Hybrid and Family Towcar) Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 Plus

(Winner Pick Ups) Ford Ranger Wildtrak Double Cab 3.0L TD Ecoblue V6 240PS

(winner Large Family Towcars) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style Long 2.0 TSI 204PS 7spd DSG

(Winner Luxury) Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase

(Judges’ Award 2024) Ford Puma ST-Line 1.0 Mhev 155ps 6 speed manual

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