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Volvo has won the overall best tow car title six times, first in 1985 with the Volvo 360 GLEi, then in 1992 with the Volvo 940 SE Turbo, in 2007 with the Volvo V50 D5 Sport, in 2019 with the Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design, they repeated their success the following year in 2020 with the Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design Pro.  The Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus was crowned the Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2025.

Continuing with their success, the Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Ultra won the Hybrid Towcars category at the Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2026.

2026 entrants

Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Ultra

Class winner:
Hybrid towcar

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight over 2000kg | Winner Hybrid Towcars
Large Family Towcars

Judges' comments:

"Absolutely superb towcar. It is as compromise-free as you could wish for. It handles superbly with the caravan, whilst remaining comfortable and sure-footed. The interior is absolutely beautiful and feels like somewhere that you could enjoy a long distance cruise to the Continent with a caravan in tow."

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / automatic torque converter
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric plug in hybrid
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 314 @ 6000 (petrol engine); 147 @ 15900 (electric motor)
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 3000 - 4800 (petrol engine); 228 @ 0 - 3280 (electric motor)
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.19s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.45s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 57.39m
  • CO2 g/km: 30-36

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2365
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2950
  • Caravan (kg): 2010
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £65,450 - £84,260
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,400 towing gear charges: £85,660
  • Insurance group: 43E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Four
  • NCAP safety rating: Not tested yet

Read more about the Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Ultra

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

2025 entrants

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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

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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:
Family towcar and 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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Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1600kg - 1700kg

 

Judges' comments:

"Great driving on motorways."

SUV, Volvo, retractable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 2
  • Total maximum power (kW): 315
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 427
  • Torque (lb/ft): 401
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 8.88s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.99
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 55.65m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1960
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2335
  • Caravan (kg): 1600
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £35,150 to £45,850
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,250 towing gear charges: £47,100
  • Insurance group: 41E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volvo EX30

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

2024 entrants

Volvo XC40 Recharge

Class entrant:
Caravan weight over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"A truly great performance. This car debunks myths about towing with an EV."

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • No. of motors: Two
  • Total maximum power (kW): 300
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 234
  • Torque (lb/ft): 310
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 8.5
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.5
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.7
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.8
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2170
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2650
  • Caravan (kg): 1800
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £46,505 - £63,255
  • £ (price as tested): £59,205
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volvo XC40 Recharge

Check with your local VOLVO 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 

2023 winners and entrants

 

Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin

Class winner: Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg and Class entrant: Family towcars and Electric towcars

Judges' comments:

"What an EV tow car! The characteristics of an electric motor can make for a great tow car, with the XC40 Twin excelling in most areas."

SUV, Volvo detachable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 2
  • Total maximum power (kW): 300
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 396
  • Torque (lb/ft): 487
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 7.6s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.5s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 19m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.1m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2188
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2650
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 190

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £45,750 - £60,300
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1250 towing gear charges: £58,250
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 41E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin

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

Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6

Class winner: Plug-in Hybrid and Class entrant Caravan Weight over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Interior refinement is top-notch; updated Google-based infotainment system is very welcome and the driving position (inc. seat) is one of the most comfortable in the business."

Estate, ACPS retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears / gearbox: 8 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol Hybrid
  • Plug accepted: Type 2/Mode three
  • Peak charge rate: 3.7 
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (petrol) (bhp@rpm): 249 @ 5500
  • Power (electric) (bhp): 143
  • Torque (petrol) (lb/ft@rpm): 258 @ 2500-5000
  • Torque (electric) (lb/ft): 227
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 7.5s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.3s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.85m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.0m
  • CO2 g/km: 18-25

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2100
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2590
  • Caravan (kg): 1782
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £44,725 - £68,525
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £63,525
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1020
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6

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

Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Interior refinement is top-notch; updated Google-based infotainment system is very welcome and the driving position (inc. seat) is one of the most comfortable in the business."

Estate, ACPS retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears / gearbox: 8 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol Hybrid
  • Plug accepted: Type 2/Mode three
  • Peak charge rate: 3.7 
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (petrol) (bhp@rpm): 249 @ 5500
  • Power (electric) (bhp): 143
  • Torque (petrol) (lb/ft@rpm): 258 @ 2500-5000
  • Torque (electric) (lb/ft): 227
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 7.5s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.3s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.85m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.0m
  • CO2 g/km: 18-25

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2100
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2590
  • Caravan (kg): 1782
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £44,725 - £68,525
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £63,525
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1020
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6

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

Previous years' winners and entrants

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

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

Volvo XC90 B5 (mild-hybrid diesel) AWD

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"The XC90 is a big car and has a lot going for it.  The ride is nicely supple and tows well at all speeds. Individual sliding rear seats give it a lot more flexibility than some rivals.  Nice interior and good to drive"

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Auto
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 232 @ 4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 354 @ 1750 - 2250
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.3s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.0s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.8m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.6m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 36.6-40.9
  • CO2 g/km: 180-202

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2170
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2840
  • Caravan (kg): 1845
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £56,135 - £69,810
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £57,410
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2325
  • Insurance group: 41E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 660kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Volvo XC40 Recharge plug-in hybrid T5 FWD

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Superb compact SUV with rapid performance, much more sure-footed than most FWD competitors"

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 3
  • Size of engine in cc: 1477
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric plug in hybrid
  • Plug accepted: Type 2/mode three and three-pin plug
  • Peak charge rate: 3.7
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm) (petrol): 177 @ 5800
  • Power (bhp) (electric): 81
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm) (petrol): 195 @ 1500-3000
  • Torque (lb/ft) (electric): 118
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 13.1s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.3s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 53.05m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.0m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 112.8-134.5
  • CO2 g/km: 47-57

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1812
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2290
  • Caravan (kg): 1540
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £37,375 - £43,095
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £43,195
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £290
  • Insurance group: 32E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1210kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6 AWD

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"A worthy successor to the original V70 with strong petrol hybrid performance delivering plenty of pulling power"

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: 10.2s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.4s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 49.5m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.8m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 104.6-134.5
  • CO2 g/km: 47-61

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2100
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2610
  • Caravan (kg): 1785
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £56,025 - £56,800
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £58,700
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £960
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 890kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Volvo V60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 AWD R-Design

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight over 1700kg
Best Family Towcar

 

Judges' comments:

"One of the best combinations of astonishing power delivery, practicality, and a fair price tag for what you’re getting"

5 door estate, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol-electric hybrid (134.5-156.9mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 4 inline
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Torque-converter
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 249@5500 (and 86bhp electric motor)
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@2200-4800 (and 177lb ft electric motor)

Weights for towing

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

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £34,420 - £51,530
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £46,355 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £590 (vehicle exceeds £40,000)
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • CO2 g /km: 1-46
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 950kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 points

Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T5 FWD R-Design

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg
Best Alternative Fuel


Judges' comments:

"Delicious kerbweight, delicious economy, and pulls like a train. What’s not to like?"

5 door SUV, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol-electric hybrid (117.7-134.5 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 3 In-line
  • Size of engine in cc: 1477cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Direct-shift
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 177@5800 (and 81bhp electric motor)
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 195@1500-3000 (and 118lb/ft electric motor)

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1812
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2290
  • Caravan (kg): 1540
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £25,420 - £42,430
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £42,730 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £590 (vehicle cost exceeds £40,000)
  • Insurance group: 32E
  • CO2 g /km: 47-55
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1210kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 poss 3 at the rear with option front

Volvo V60 B4 (diesel) AWD Cross Country

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"The ubiquitous Volvo Estate Diesel. Powerful and practical - you can’t go wrong."

5 door estate, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (44.8-47.0 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 4/inline
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Torque-converter
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 194@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 310@1750-2750

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1924
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2410
  • Caravan (kg): 1635
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £34,420 - £51,530
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £42,785 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,820
  • Insurance group: 32E
  • CO2 g /km: 156-157
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1090kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 at the rear with option front

Volvo V90 B5 (diesel) AWD R-Design

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"What caravanner wouldn't consider a big Volvo estate?"

5 door estate, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (42.7-47.0 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 4/inline
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Torque-converter
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 232@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 354@1750-2250

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1960
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2480
  • Caravan (kg): 1666
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £48,200 - £52,000
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £53,235 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £590
  • Insurance group: 38E
  • CO2 g /km: 156-174
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1020kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 at the rear with option front

Volvo XC40 B5 (petrol) AWD R-Design

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"The XC40 for true petrol heads, but caravanners need consider other variants"

5 door SUV, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol (34.4-36.7 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: In-line 4 cylinder
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Torque-converter
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 247@5400-5700
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258@1800-4800

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1775
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2770
  • Caravan (kg): 1509
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £25,420 - £42,430
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £39,565 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,170
  • Insurance group: 29E
  • CO2 g /km: 174-186
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1230kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 poss 3 at the rear with option front

Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design Pro

Gallery

Blue volvo towing a caravan
Blue Volvo parked on grass

winners icon towcarOverall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2020
(Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg)


Towcar of the Year 2020

5-door SUV, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (39.8-44.1mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gears, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 187@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1750-2250
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.6 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1735
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2250
  • Caravan (kg): 1475
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • From £28,965 - £42,305
  • £43,210 (price as tested) includes £1075 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax:  £1,460
  • Insurance group: 30E
  • CO2 g /km: 133
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1250kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volvo V60 D4 AWD Cross Country Plus

Gallery

White volvo towing a caravan

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg



Towcar of the Year 2020

5-door estate, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (42.8-47.9mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gears, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 187@4250
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1750-2500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.1 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1834
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2360
  • Caravan (kg): 1559
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • From £30,445 - £38,880
  • £43,210 (price as tested) includes £1075 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax:  £1,460
  • Insurance group: 49 - 50
  • CO2 g /km: 135
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1140kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design

winners icon towcarOverall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2019
(Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg and Family Towcar)

Towcar of the Year 2019

Performance

  • Diesel (48.7mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 232@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 354@1750-2250
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 7.15 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1954
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2520
  • Caravan (kg): 1661
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • From £37,770 to £59,770
  • £44,350 (price as tested) includes £995 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 35E
  • CO2 g /km: 152
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 980) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volvo XC40 D4 AWD First Edition

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight 1350kg – 1500kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

Performance

  • Diesel (56.5mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 188@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1750-2500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.95 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1735
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2250
  • Caravan (kg): 1475
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • From £27,610 to £40,070
  • £40,615 (price as tested) includes £995 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 30E
  • CO2 g /km: 135
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1250) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volvo XC40 T5 AWD First Edition

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1350kg - 1500kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

Performance

  • Petrol (39.8mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 244@5500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258@1800-4800
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.25 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1718
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2220
  • Caravan (kg): 1460
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • From £27,610 to £40,070
  • £41,055 (price as tested) includes £995 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 33E
  • CO2 g /km: 168
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1280) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volvo XC60 D4 Inscription

winners icon towcarClass winner:
£38,000 - £50,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

Performance

  • Diesel (54.3mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  188@4250
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  295@1750-2500
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  12 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1836
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2500
  • Caravan (kg):  1561
  • Noseweight (kg):  110

Pricing

  • £42,350 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  31E
  • CO2 g /km:  136
  • Towable with B licence: B+E licence required for any trailer over 1000kg

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Momentum

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Over £50,000
All-wheel drive over 1800kg

Towcar of the Year 2018

Performance

  • Petrol and electric (134.5mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 401@5700
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 472@2200-5400
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 7.3 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2321
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3010
  • Caravan (kg): 1973
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • £63,460 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • CO2 g /km: 49
  • Towable with B licence: B+E licence required for any trailer over 490kg

Volvo V40 D4 Cross Country Nav Plus

Class entrant:
£30,000 - £33,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

Performance

  • Diesel (65.7mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  188@4250
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  295@1750-2500
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  9.8 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1635
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2020
  • Caravan (kg):  1389
  • Noseweight (kg):  75

Pricing

  • £30,945 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  28E
  • CO2 g /km:  112
  • Towable with B licence: Possible for a maximum caravan/trailer MTPLM of 1480kg but B+E is needed for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volvo XC60 D5 AWD R-DESIGN NAV

winners icon towcarClass winner:
£30,000 - £40,000
All-wheel drive under 1800kg

Towcar of the Year 2015

Performance

  • Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders: D/4/2400
  • 6 Gear AUT
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 215@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 325@1300-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 7.65 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1796
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2505
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1435
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price: £39,934 
  • Insurance group: 30E
  • CO2 g /km: 169
  • Towable with B licence: No

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