Ford Kuga 1.5t petrol tow car?

GNK2018 replied on 16/06/2018 00:45

GNK2018

Posted on 16/06/2018 00:45

Hi we have the opportunity to acquire a petrol Kuga with 1.5t petrol engine 180bhp 240nm torque and auto box.

Was wondering if anyone tows with one and if you all believe it would tow our 1440kg sterling Eccles easy enough without problems. Obviously bhp is plenty but the torque figures could be better?

thanks.

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TonyBurton replied on 24/07/2018 21:42

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Posted on 24/07/2018 21:42

My 2.0 tdi Kuga is a great tow car. 28-32 mpg depending on what I'm doing with my right foot. But most caravans were towed by petrol cars 20 years ago. 180BHP? just go for it! Derek & Sue have the right idea.

GNK2018 replied on 25/07/2018 12:04

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Posted on 25/07/2018 12:04

Thanks everyone for their input. In the end that deal wasn’t right for us. We average 15-20k miles a year and the fuel costs would have been quite a lot.

Have ended up choosing. A VW Sharan 2.0 150bhp diesel that we think will fit the bill for us. Towing capacity of 2200kg so more than enough for our 1440kg tourer.