Cmax 1.0 EcoBoost as a towcar ?

Hi there ecoboost is a 3 cylinder engine and fords are haveing trouble with coolant loss and blown head gaskets the Diesel engines are much better for towing and mpg hope this helps

I may be terribly old fashioned but fail  to see how a 1L engine can be expected to tow a caravan. OK at certain revs the turbo may produce high torque and BHP but will it achieve sufficient oomph at low/normal throttle.

Personally, I wouldn’t entertain the 1L for towing. I wouldn’t be overly keen on the 1.6 either to be honest.

Not a car that I would choose and I would not want to tow anything heavier than 1,000kg

Hi 

I would look at the diesel options really. I wouldn't be too confident to tow with a tiny petrol engine

Thanks for your replies. They are the same as my thoughts really but I just wanted confirmation. I was more than happy with my 1.8 and am disappointed that Ford no longer make this model. I have just realised that the 1.6 petrol will only legally tow 1000 kg which is no good to me. So it is looking like the 2.0 diesel is favourite. The reason I have gone with the Cmax is I am limited by the size of my garage. The Cmax only just goes in with a towbar fitted so anything longer wouldn't be suitable anyway.

Any problems with buying a diesel nowadays ?  

The 2L diesel wins hands down! I’d go for it.

I suspect diesel cars are depreciating more than petrol at present but needs must where towing a caravan is concerned and no one ever claimed it to be a cheap hobby. The depreciation situation, if it exists, could just as eaily change at any time.