What car next!

Jacko From Kent replied on 06/09/2017 20:38

Posted on 06/09/2017 20:38

Am almost afraid to ask the question.

We have a 2017 Swift ChallengeR 560 and tow with a 63 plate Mercedes C class estate.

we are newbies and after 4 trips I think I would be a bit happier with something heavier.

now for that question!!

What is the opinion of those more experienced than me

Hyundai Santa Fa

Mitsubishi Outlander diesel

Volvo XC60

any advice or comments

thanks Martin J

EmilysDad replied on 07/09/2017 09:27

Posted on 07/09/2017 09:27

I have an 07 reg R320 It goes my Coachman Laser  with ease ..... just not the most economical of vehicles.... low 20s when towing.

Cherokee2015 replied on 07/09/2017 15:32

Posted on 07/09/2017 15:32

I would be wary of noseweights on the Mitsubishi and the Volvo with your Swfit as some models are quite high and the cars lower than expected. 

Aside from this, I can recommend a Jeep Cherokee 2.0L Diesel.    We have had ours since February and it's been one of the best towcars we've had.    We had gone out looking for a Sante Fe or Sorento, but were completely blown away by the Jeep.  

Heethers replied on 08/09/2017 12:01

Posted on 08/09/2017 12:01

Just swapped my Shogun last Christmas for Hyundai Santa Fe Wiggins edition never thought l could better the shogun but up to now the Santa Fe is winning hands down for towing ability, comfort, MPG and the amount of luggage space is unbelievable so much so nothing in the van only cloths water butt and waste master and those would fit if l dropped the back seats. At first when it was new MPG around 23, now its got 6500 thousand on the clock its up to 27 to 28 mpg on average. l think it may level out has more miles go on at around 30 mpg. A big difference from 18 to 20 mpg that l got from the Shogun. plus road tax 300 pound cheaper

lornalou1 replied on 08/09/2017 14:44

Posted on 08/09/2017 14:44

jeep Cherokee KL 2l diesel auto. will pull anything. 32mpg towing and 46mpg motorway at 70 mph in cruise control. not the best looking car but I like to be different.

Cherokee2015 replied on 09/09/2017 23:23

Posted on 08/09/2017 14:44 by lornalou1

jeep Cherokee KL 2l diesel auto. will pull anything. 32mpg towing and 46mpg motorway at 70 mph in cruise control. not the best looking car but I like to be different.

Posted on 09/09/2017 23:23

 Same here - great towcar.  Great solo as well as it is more like saloon car.  We get about same mpg as you.  

Phishing replied on 15/09/2017 00:36

Posted on 15/09/2017 00:36

Shogun.

Tow an office block up a scree cliff face in a hurricane.

Heavy, solid, stable, reliable.

 

Your choices, the Hyundai and Volvo are well thought although I would also add the E class MB.

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