Posted on 01/03/2019 09:47
Okay all you petrol/Diesel heads out there, its time for me to change my car and I want to ensure my final choice has enough oomph and power.
I tow a caravan that has a MTPLW of 1600kg.
I have not decided on a car yet but top of the current list has a 2L petrol engine (petrol is my preferred choice over diesel) and gives 300hp and 400nm of torque with full 4 wheel drive.
Any thoughts on suitability?
Thanks in advance
Posted on 12/03/2019 15:15
I am afraid there is no sensible answer to this one. The car suggested will tow admirably as will the diesel models but which is the better buy long term nobody knows. The government jumps from one panic mode to another and anything could happen so you just have to take the plunge and hope for the best.
Posted on 13/03/2019 14:30
Thanks everyone for your comments. I’ve had a long hard think about the petrol v diesel pros and cons and eventually I have changed my view and will be going for a diesel powered car.
When looking at the emissions most new diesel engines match, if not beat some petrol units. Although diesel fuel is more expensive than petrol, this is cancelled out by the improved fuel efficiency. So, subject to a couple of test drives new car will be ordered soon.
Posted on 13/03/2019 17:23
Just get a Jeep, a big one. Sod the maths, you get a lot more for your money than with a LR product. We currently have two, a petrol and a diesel. Our little caravan sort of hovers above ground when we tow it with 4.0 petrol..........which is dual fuelled to LPG, so we get double the mileage per pound spent......very quickly! 😂😂😂
Whatever you choose, hope things go well!👍
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Posted on 13/03/2019 20:55
Can I just say that my 'new' diseasal ML350 has just made its maiden journey towing my 1865kg MTPLW caravan as though it wasn't there. It didn't do very well with the mpg but hey ho .... you don't buy good tow cars for their fuel economy. 😊
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Posted on 13/03/2019 17:23 by TakethedogalongJust get a Jeep, a big one. Sod the maths, you get a lot more for your money than with a LR product. We currently have two, a petrol and a diesel. Our little caravan sort of hovers above ground when we tow it with 4.0 petrol..........which is dual fuelled to LPG, so we get double the mileage per pound spent......very quickly! 😂😂😂
Whatever you choose, hope things go well!👍
Posted on 19/03/2019 20:47
What about the new Tesla Model X?
2450 kg kerb weight
2250kg max towing weight
Its can be fitted with a factory tow bar. 300 mile range and does 155mph. The older model has a totally linear power delivery that puts you back in your seat like nothing else I have driven
Too pricey for me but it makes you think where this is going. Electric cars are not all noddy toy cars.
Fysh
Posted on 20/03/2019 15:43
Unfortunately that range is still not going to be good enough for us. One model I think the X with a similar towing capacity was apparently tested in Americal with a lightweight trailer and managed only 100 miles on one charge. It might be managable for a farmer taking livestock a short run but for towing a caravan would be useless.
Whittakerr
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