Skoda Superb

KW 1480, MTPLM 1450 = 98% on my calculator. It’s your choice but not one I’d go for, personally.

The max towing weight of 2000 simply means it's what the car is capable of in certain predetermined conditions. It does not mean it’s sensible or safe to tow 2000 on the road.

You should be ok weight wise, but does the engine have sufficient bhp and torque to comfortably tow the van in all conditions?

However be wary of dealer recommendations as they only want to sell you the car!

The car has power of 150 (ps)and torque of  251(lb/ft).I am quoting from What Car who voted it Best Buy for Executive cars.

The Caravan Club reckoner says the  vehicle is OK to tow the Lunar Clubman. So who says what is right? Previous posts on this site show how many different opinions there are about what certain cars can tow or what is sensible to tow. 

Cue experts on power/weight!!

Poshman, I am not an expert. I tow a 1550 kg Challenger with a 1790kg Kerbweight Land Rover. On most roads there is never a problem, however what I would say is that on motorways, large vehicles can noticeably affect the balance of my combination. So much so when I see a coach or lorry passing I move over slightly to reduce the pushing pulling. Also in windy conditions having a heavier car will help stabilise the van.

Only you can make the decision on what you feel safe towing with. Can I ask what you are towing with at the moment and the ratio. Mine at the moment is about 86%

Ken

I have towed with a skoda superb estate for the last 5 years. It is a 170bhp 4x4 version. We tow a bailey gt65 Verona which comes in at 1450.

The 4x4 version comes in at a higher weight and I did a lot of research before buying and as result worked out that we would be towing at around 87%. I recall that Skoda didn’t include the drivers weight in the kerbside weight.

The car tows very well and I would recommend it highly but I would go for the more powerful engine.

I am looking to move mine on but it is a 2012 model but with very high specification!

Happy to answer any more questions

jon

Currently towing very comfortably with a Kia Sorento so ratio is about 75%. Sometimes get some buffeting from a passing lorry on a motorway but that has always been the case over 40 years of towing a caravan.

Bit of a dilemma now deciding if the Superb is the right choice to tow my Clubman even though the Caravan and Motorhome Club says it is an acceptable pairing.

Can anyone steer me in the right direction? Failing that, opinions welcomed!

I’ve no doubt that in the flatlands of Norfolk, the Superb you describe will do the job, PM. For towing elsewhere, I’d be looking at another Sorento or the 4x4 Superb described by Snooky at the very least.

That's my opinion but only you can find the right way to go for you.

Agree with the above. Would think about a Sorento when the Land Rover goes!

Ken

You may be surprised to learn , Tinwheeler, that we have hills in Norfolk too. Ever seen the Beeston Bump!

Snooky's views are appreciated and understood but a Superb 4x4 version or another new Sorento would set me back another 10k - shame to deny the grandkids what may come their way.

Exactly, it’s a ‘bump’. Yes, I have been to Norfolk many times and our fuel consumption always improves greatly in East Anglia because it’s so flat. 

You asked for advice and mine is to live for the day and have a car that will definitely do the job. Does it have to be brand new? Buying an inadequate one and having to change again could well cost more in the long run. 

As I said at the beginning, it’s your choice but I get the feeling you made up your mind before you posted here. 🙂