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Back in 1911, Masujiro Hashimoto founded the Kwaishinsha Motor Car Works in Tokyo. The company produced its first car, the DAT, in 1914. In 1931, the company was officially renamed Datsun. This name is derived from the initials of the three investors: Kenjiro Den, Rokuro Aoyama, and Meitaro Takeuchi, with "sun" representing Japan. In 1934, the company underwent a significant transformation and the Nissan Motor Company was founded.

The Nissan Ariya won the Caravan weight 1500kg - 1600kg class at the Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2026.

2026 entrants

Nissan ARIYA e-4ORCE EVOLVE 87 kWh

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1500kg - 1600kg

Class entrant:
Electric towcar | Family towcar

 Judges' comments:

"A great car. Made light work of towing the Pegasus."

SUV, Nissan, detachable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW):  225
  • Drive Train: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 389 
  • Torque (lb/ft: 443
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.09s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.7s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 60.77m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (including driver) (kg): 2222
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2665
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £39,655 - £56,845
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,195 towing gear charges: £58,040
  • Insurance group: 41A
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the NISSAN ARIYA e-4ORCE EVOLVE 87 kWh

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

Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER e-4ORCE AWD (7 seats)

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1600kg - 1700kg
Hybrid towcar | Large family towcar

Judges' comments:

"A good family car for the caravanning family."

SUV, Nissan, detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 3
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: REDU 1 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric plug in hybrid
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 213
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 243
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 14.675s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 10.64s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 53.06m
  • CO2 g/km: 19

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (including driver) (kg): 2024
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2535
  • Caravan (kg): 1650
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £36,225 - £49,375
  • £ (price as tested) includes £992 towing gear charges: £49,780
  • Insurance group: 31E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER e-4ORCE AWD (7 seats)

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2024 entrants

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 

Nissan X-Trail MHEV N-Connecta 7 Seats

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

"A competent towcar"

SUV, Nissan detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 3
  • Size of engine in cc: 1497
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / M-CVT
  • Fuel: Mild hybrid
  • Power:Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 120
  • Torque (lb/ft): 300 @ 2800-3600
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.4s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.8s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 51.5m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.1m
  • CO2 g/km: 164

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 175
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2285
  • Caravan (kg): 1458
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £33,890 - £44,775
  • £ (price as tested) includes £930 towing gear equipment: £40,315
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £005
  • Insurance group: 23
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Nissan X-Trail MHEV N-Connecta 7 Seats

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Nissan X-Trail e-4ORCE Tekna 5 Seats

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Smooth hill start."

SUV, Nissan detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 3
  • Size of engine in cc: 1497
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 1/E-POWER
  • Fuel: Hybrid
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 116
  • Torque (lb/ft): 387
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 13.7s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 11.2s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 51.8m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12m
  • CO2 g/km: 146

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1908
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2195
  • Caravan (kg): 1622
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £36,965 - £47,980
  • £ (price as tested) includes £930 towing gear equipment: £46,830
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,365
  • Insurance group: 30
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Nissan X-Trail e-4ORCE Tekna 5 Seats

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

2023 entrants

 

Nissan Qashqai Tekna+ (Xtronic)

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg

Judges' comments:

"A family tow car that could cope with mid-week school runs and a weekend trek with a smaller caravan."

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: 20.1s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 12.4s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.85m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 10.95m
  • CO2 g/km: 146

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1564
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1985
  • Caravan (kg): 1329
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £26,045 - £40,980
  • £ (price as tested) includes £730.91 towing gear charges: £36,856
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £560
  • Insurance group: 16
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Nissan Qashqai Tekna+ (Xtronic)

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

Previous years' entrants

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

Previous years' winners and entrants

Nissan Navara dCi190 Double Cab N-Guard Automatic

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Best Pick-Up

 

Judges' comments:

The best of both worlds: Refined driving experience and cabin, yet rugged enough to handle all manner of caravanning paraphernalia in the load bed."

4 door pick up, Nissan-fitted fixed towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (38.2 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 4 / in-line
  • Size of engine in cc: 2299cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: automatic
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 187@3750
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 332@3750

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2135
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3250
  • Caravan (kg): 1815
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £26,820 - £39,170
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £39,747 includes £577 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £795
  • Insurance group: 41E
  • CO2 g /km: 194
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 250kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 Isofix points

Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T 140 N-Connecta Manual

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1100kg - 1200kg

Judges' comments:

"Hugely popular with car buyers in general, the Qashqai's also capable of handling a modest size caravan"

 

5 door hatchback, Nissan fixed towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol (44 WLTP)
  • No of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1332cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6, manual
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 138@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 191@1750

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1375
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1870
  • Caravan (kg): 1169
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £23,550 - £27,470
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £26,197 includes £622 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £840
  • Insurance group: 13 - 21
  • CO2 g /km: 145
  • Towable with B licence: Yes
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 points, one in each of the outer rear seats.

Nissan X-Trail 1.3 DIG-T DCT 160PS 2WD Tekna

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg

Judges' comments:

"Secure underfloor storage - also gives option of deeper boot space"

5 door SUV, Nissan detachable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol (37 WLTP)
  • No of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1332cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6, Automatic / DCT
  • Power (Front wheel drive, all wheel drive etc.): Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 158@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 199@1750

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1612
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1985
  • Caravan (kg): 1370
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £26,835 - £37,400
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £33,559 includes £789 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,170
  • Insurance group: 19
  • CO2 g /km: 150
  • Towable with B licence: Yes
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 ISOFIX anchorage tether points

Nissan X-TRAIL 1.7L dCi 150 AWD Manual 7 seater

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Towcar of the Year 2020

5-door SUV 7 seater, Brink detachable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (39.8 mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinders, 1749cc engine
  • 6 gears, manual
  • All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 12.7 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1765
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2360
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • From £25,795 - £35,705
  • £34,087 (price as tested) includes £738 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax:  £1,145
  • Insurance group: 21
  • CO2 g /km: 154
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1140kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Nissan Navara 2.3 Doublecab dCi 190 Tekna

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight over 1700kg
Best Pick-up

Towcar of the Year 2020

Double cab pick-up, Brink fixed towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (31.7 mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinders, 2298cc engine
  • 6 gears, manual
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 187@3750
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 332@1500-2500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 11.9 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2087
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3045
  • Caravan (kg): 1774
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • From £26,645 - £33,095
  • £30,410 (price as tested) includes £520 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax:  £780
  • Insurance group: 9E-T2
  • CO2 g /km: 235
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 455kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Nissan Qashqai dCi 130 Tekna+ 2WD Manual

Class entrant:
£30,000 - £33,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

Performance

  • Diesel (64.2mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1598cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  128@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  236@1750
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  16.6 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1493
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  1960
  • Caravan (kg):  1269
  • Noseweight (kg):  100

Pricing

  • £31,604 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  19
  • CO2 g /km:  116
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1540kg MTPLM

Nissan Navara dCi 190 Tekna Double Cab 4WD manual

Class entrant:
£33,000 - £38,000
All-wheel drive under 1800kg
Pick-up

Towcar of the Year 2018

Performance

  • Diesel (44.9mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 2298cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  187@3750
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  332@1500-2500
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  15.8 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1998
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  3045
  • Caravan (kg):  1698
  • Noseweight (kg):  140

Pricing

  • £35,667 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  37E
  • CO2 g /km:  167
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any trailer over 455kg MTPLM

Nissan X-Trail dCi 177 Tekna 4WD manual

Class entrant:
£33,000 - £38,000
All-wheel drive under 1800kg

Towcar of the Year 2018

Performance

  • Diesel (48.7mpg solo)
  • 6 cylinder, 1995cc engine
  • 6 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  175@3750
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  280@2000
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  13.1 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1672
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2350
  • Caravan (kg):  1421
  • Noseweight (kg):  100

Pricing

  • £37,309 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  23
  • CO2 g /km:  153
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1150kg MTPLM

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