Towcar of the Year Awards 2025

Towcar of the Year Awards 2025

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The Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus has won this year’s overall trophy and been crowned Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2025; it also triumphed in the Caravan Weight over 1800kg Category, the Hybrid Towcars and Family Classes in the 42nd 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 Volvo XC60 fight off some extremely stiff competition, ultimately triumphing around UTAC’s Millbrook Proving Ground’s demanding and unique track.

Thirty-three 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.

Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2025

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Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus

Overall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2025

 

Judges' comments:

"A roomy comfortable car with good towing capacity ideal for the discerning caravanner."

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric hybrid
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 256 @ 5,500rpm (petrol engine)
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 147 @ 15,900rpm (electric motor)                         
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258 @ 2,500-5,000rpm (petrol engine);
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 228 @ 0-3,280rpm (electric motor)                            
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 10.55s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.83s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 44.26m
  • CO2 g/km: 23 - 30

Weights for towing

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

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £47,615 - £69,385
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1400 towing gear charges: £61,455
  • Insurance group: 40E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid 

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

Class Winners

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Volkswagen ID.7 Match Pro 77kWh 286PS

Class winner:
Caravan weight under 1200kg

 

Judges' comments:

"Super stable, great acceleration, and very nimble around the hill route.  A great company car that will comfortably tow a lightweight caravan or trailer tent."

Saloon, Volkswagen, retractable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 150
  • Power: Rear wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 282
  • Torque (lb/ft: 406
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.23s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.21s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 58.02m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2184
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2630
  • Caravan (kg): 1000
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: From £51,550
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1050 towing gear charges: £53,270
  • Insurance group: 38E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volkswagen ID.7

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

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Volkswagen Golf Estate Style 1.5 eTSI 150PS DSG

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1200kg - 1300kg

 

Judges' comments:

"A very nimble towcar with excellent visibility when reversing. A great performer."

Estate, Volkswagen, retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7, automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 148
  • Torque (lb/ft: 184 @1500-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.65s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.05s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 47.01m
  • CO2 g/km: 123

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1440
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1970
  • Caravan (kg): 1224
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £27,035 to £37,040
  • £ (price as tested) includes £765 towing gear charges: £35,335
  • Insurance group: 23E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volkswagen Golf Estate

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

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ŠKODA Superb Estate 1.5 TSi e-TEC 150PS DSG 

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

 

Judges' comments:

"A Superb performance. Very stable at slower and higher speeds. Good visibility when reversing too."

Estate, ŠKODA, retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6, automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 148
  • Torque (lb/ft: 184
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.55s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.25s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.46m
  • CO2 g/km: 126 - 130

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1559
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2124
  • Caravan (kg): 1325
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £34,875 - £48,540
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,105 towing gear charges: £42,080
  • Insurance group: 24
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the ŠKODA Superb Estate

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

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BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Touring

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1500kg - 1600kg

 

Judges' comments:

"A superb performance across the board."

Estate, BMW, retractable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 250
  • Power: Rear wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 335.3
  • Torque (lb/ft: 317
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.51s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.07s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 46.62m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2330
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2790
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £61,705 - £99,995
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,200 towing gear charges: £83,855
  • Insurance group: 44
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the BMW i5 Touring

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

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Ultimate 77.4kWh 328PS AWD

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1600kg - 1700kg

 

Judges' comments:

"Lovely - smooth, comfortable and great to drive."

SUV, Witter detachable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 2
  • Total maximum power (kW): 239
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 320
  • Torque (lb/ft: 258
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.86s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.63s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 51.68m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2120
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2560
  • Caravan (kg): 1600
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £43,445 - £57,945
  • £ (price as tested) includes £326.81 towing gear charges: £56,771.81
  • Insurance group: 40E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Hyundai IONIQ 5

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

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Volvo V90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Ultra

Class winner:
Caravan weight over 1700kg - 1800kg

 

Judges' comments:

"A very spacious estate car with good towing and luggage capacity."

Estate, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric hybrid
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 314 @ 6,000rpm (petrol engine)
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 147 @ 15,900rpm (electric motor)                         
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 3,000-4,800rpm (petrol engine);
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 227 @ 0-3,280rpm (electric motor)                            
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 10.10s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.09s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 44.33m
  • CO2 g/km: 20-25

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2075
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2590
  • Caravan (kg): 1764
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £62,280 to £70,780
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1400 towing gear charges: £72,180
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volvo V90

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

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Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus

Class winner:
Caravan weight over 1800kg

 

Judges' comments:

"A roomy comfortable car with good towing capacity ideal for the discerning caravanner."

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric hybrid
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 256 @ 5,500rpm (petrol engine)
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 147 @ 15,900rpm (electric motor)                         
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258 @ 2,500-5,000rpm (petrol engine);
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 228 @ 0-3,280rpm (electric motor)                            
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 10.55s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.83s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 44.26m
  • CO2 g/km: 23 - 30

Weights for towing

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

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £47,615 - £69,385
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1400 towing gear charges: £61,455
  • Insurance group: 40E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid 

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

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BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Touring

Class winner:
Electric towcar

 

Judges' comments:

"A superb performance across the board."

Estate, BMW, retractable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 250
  • Power: Rear wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 335.3
  • Torque (lb/ft: 317
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.51s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.07s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 46.62m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2330
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2790
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £61,705 - £99,995
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,200 towing gear charges: £83,855
  • Insurance group: 44
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the BMW i5 Touring

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

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Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus

Class winner:
Hybrid towcar

 

Judges' comments:

"A roomy comfortable car with good towing capacity ideal for the discerning caravanner."

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric hybrid
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 256 @ 5,500rpm (petrol engine)
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 147 @ 15,900rpm (electric motor)                         
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258 @ 2,500-5,000rpm (petrol engine);
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 228 @ 0-3,280rpm (electric motor)                            
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 10.55s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.83s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 44.26m
  • CO2 g/km: 23 - 30

Weights for towing

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

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £47,615 - £69,385
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1400 towing gear charges: £61,455
  • Insurance group: 40E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid 

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

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok PanAmericana 3.0 TDI 4MOTION 240PS auto

Class winner:
Pick up

 

Judges' comments:

"A great option for those who need a vehicle that can earn its keep during the week and go caravanning at the weekend."

Pick up, Volkswagen detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Size of engine in cc: 2993
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 10, automatic
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 201
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 442
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.67s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.88s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 54.85m
  • CO2 g/km: 265

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2382
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3350
  • Caravan (kg): 2025
  • Noseweight (kg): 210

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £42,114 to £59,418
  • £ (price as tested) includes £984 towing gear charges: £63,492
  • Insurance group: 44E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3

Read more about the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok

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

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Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus

Class winner:
Family towcar

 

Judges' comments:

"A roomy comfortable car with good towing capacity ideal for the discerning caravanner."

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric hybrid
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 256 @ 5,500rpm (petrol engine)
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 147 @ 15,900rpm (electric motor)                         
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258 @ 2,500-5,000rpm (petrol engine);
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 228 @ 0-3,280rpm (electric motor)                            
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 10.55s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.83s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 44.26m
  • CO2 g/km: 23 - 30

Weights for towing

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

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £47,615 - £69,385
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1400 towing gear charges: £61,455
  • Insurance group: 40E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid 

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

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class winner:
Large family

 

Judges' comments:

"Nimble for a big vehicle and incredibly stable with perfect visibility for reversing, too. I like it."

MPV, Volkswagen, retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7, automatic
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3000 - 3750
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 265 @ 1600 - 2750
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 23.38s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 12.23s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 53.09m
  • CO2 g/km: 172

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2165
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
  • Caravan (kg): 1840
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £48,375 to £61,090
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,518 towing gear charges: £65,134
  • Insurance group: 28
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 5
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan

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

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BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Touring

Class winner:
Luxury towcar

 

Judges' comments:

"A superb performance across the board."

Estate, BMW, retractable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 250
  • Power: Rear wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 335.3
  • Torque (lb/ft: 317
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.51s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.07s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 46.62m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2330
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2790
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £61,705 - £99,995
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,200 towing gear charges: £83,855
  • Insurance group: 44
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the BMW i5 Touring

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

Gallery

(Overall winner and Winner Caravan weight over 1800kg. Winner of Hybrid and Family Towcars) Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus

(Winner Caravan weight under 1200kg) Volkswagen ID.7 Match Pro 77kWh 286PS

(Winner Caravan weight 1200kg - 1300kg) Volkswagen Golf Estate Style 1.5 eTSI 150PS DSG

(Winner Caravan weight 1300kg to 1500kg) ŠKODA Superb Estate 1.5 TSi e-TEC 150PS DSG

(Overall winner, Winner Caravan weight 1500kg - 1600kg, Winner Electric towcar and Family towcar) BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Touring

(Winner Caravan weight 1600kg - 1700kg) Hyundai IONIQ 5 Ultimate 77.4kWh 328PS AWD

(Winner Caravan weight 1700kg - 1800kg) Volvo V90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Ultra

(Winner Pick Up Towcars) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok PanAmericana 3.0 TDI 4MOTION 240PS auto

(Winner Large Family Towcars) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

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