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2018 winners

Class winners of the 2018 Towcar of the Year competition

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Skoda's Kodiaq SUV takes the win

No stranger to the Towcar of the Year podium, Skoda’s all-new Kodiaq SUV has been awarded the 2018 Towcar of the Year overall win, coming top of its price class and top of the 'All Wheel Drive Under 1,800kg' category. 

The Kodiaq’s kerbweight allows for a wide choice of caravan. The 2.0 litre 190bhp turbo-diesel engine combined with the smooth DSG automatic gearbox and full-time four-wheel drive, makes for a quick a standing start which allows for an effortless transition into fast-moving traffic. All in all, the Skoda SUV has put in some of the best performances of any car entered in the competition - relaxing, stable, dependable, comfortable touring at its best.

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Matt Allwright presented the ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG 190PS, as the overall winner of the 2018 Towcar of the Year competition.

Winner of TCOTY 2018 ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG 190PS

On the road with Towcar of the Year 2018 winner ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG 190PS.

Winner of TCOTY 2018 ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG 190PS

Behind the wheel of the ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG 190PS.

Winner of TCOTY 2018 ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG 190PS

ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG 190PS with Brink fitted towbar.

Winner of TCOTY 2018 ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG 190PS

The ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 has an enormous boot to boot!

ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG 190PS

winners icon towcarOverall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2018
(£33,000 - £38,000 and all-wheel drive under 1800kg)

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (49.6mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 7 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  188@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  295@1750-3250
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  11.1 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1798
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2510
  • Caravan (kg):  1528
  • Noseweight ( kg):  80

Pricing

  • £34,210 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  17
  • CO2 g /km:  151
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 900kg MTPLM

SsangYong Korando SE 4x4 MY17

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Under £24,000
All-wheel drive over 1800kg

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (48.7mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 2157cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  176@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  295@1400-2800
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  12.7 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1828
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2300
  • Caravan (kg):  1554
  • Noseweight (kg):  80

Pricing

  • £19,168 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  25
  • CO2 g /km:  152
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1200kg MTPLM

Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport SRi NAV 1.6 136PS Turbo D ecoTEC

winners icon towcarClass winner:
£24,000 - £26,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (65.7mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1598cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • 5 door hatchback
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  134@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  236@2000-2250
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  14.8 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1503
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2070
  • Caravan (kg):  1278
  • Noseweight (kg):  60

Pricing

  • £24,225 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  16E
  • CO2 g /km:  114
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

ŠKODA Octavia Estate Scout 2.0 TDI 150PS 4x4

winners icon towcarClass winner:
£26,000 - £30,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (60.1mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  251@1750-3000
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  12.2 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1451
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2096
  • Caravan (kg):  1233
  • Noseweight ( kg):  80

Pricing

  • £27,735 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  20
  • CO2 g /km:  130
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1404kg MTPLM

Volkswagen Golf Estate Alltrack 2.0TDI 4MOTION 184PS DSG

winners icon towcarClass winner:
£30,000 - £33,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (54.3mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 7 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  182@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  280@1750-3250
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  10.1 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1576
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2260
  • Caravan (kg):  1340
  • Noseweight (kg):  80

Pricing

  • £32,860 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  23E
  • CO2 g /km:  137
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1410kg MTPLM

Volvo XC60 D4 Inscription

winners icon towcarClass winner:
£38,000 - £50,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (54.3mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  188@4250
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  295@1750-2500
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  12 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1836
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2500
  • Caravan (kg):  1561
  • Noseweight (kg):  110

Pricing

  • £42,350 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  31E
  • CO2 g /km:  136
  • Towable with B licence: B+E licence required for any trailer over 1000kg

Volkswagen Amarok Highline 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION 224PS Automatic

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Pick-up
£38,000 - £50,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (36.2mpg solo)
  • 6 cylinder, 2967cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  221@3000-4500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  406@1400-2750
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  9.2 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  2178
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2260
  • Caravan (kg):  1851
  • Noseweight (kg):  140

Pricing

  • £39,607 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  42E
  • CO2 g /km:  204
  • Towable with B licence: B+E licence required for any trailer over 210kg

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Momentum

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Over £50,000
All-wheel drive over 1800kg

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Petrol and electric (134.5mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 401@5700
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 472@2200-5400
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 7.3 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2321
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3010
  • Caravan (kg): 1973
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • £63,460 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • CO2 g /km: 49
  • Towable with B licence: B+E licence required for any trailer over 490kg

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2015 winners

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