New car needed

OK so looking again is the 1.6 T-GDI 180ps mild hybrid 4wd dct weighing in at 1558-1689kg, this would be a better option?

Try ssangyong 

Don't try SsangYong

Why is that then?  

Go see Mr Google 😒

Already looked on Google and the Korando gets good reports for towing. Quote: "The new SsangYong Korando has been crowned the best tow car under £24,000 by Auto Express, winning the plaudits of testers with its stability at high speeds and tow capacity of 2,000kg - significantly more than the competition."  this was a couple of years ago though, the new model doesn't seem that different.

….but what about the company being in deep mire?

Are you limited to particular models? If not, have a look at the Hyundai Sante Fe / Kia Sorento.

You should be ok with a Kia Sportage depending on which model and equipment installed. We have one and tow a plated weighted 'van of 1500kgs, although it would only carry around 1450kgs at maximum. We have been towing for over 30 years so don't mind being in the low 90% if needed.

We found our Hyundai undercooked and couldn't find a Skoda Superb with enough kerb weight to do what we wanted.

Edit - I say "we" but Mrs WNs towing experience has been limited to towing it from one side of a club barrier to the other.

Go bold - get an X-trail. That should do the job.

Previous generation X-Trail have been fine vehicles. A little look on the whatcar website paints a different picture of this latest version.

Colin