Overall winner and class winners in 2019

Overall winner and class winners in 2019

Class winners of the 2019 Towcar of the Year competition

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Volvo takes the victory as Towcar of the Year 2019

The Volvo XC60 beat some very worthy rivals in the competition, claiming a well-deserved hat trick of titles. It won car of the year in the new ‘Best Family Towcar’ category and the class for ‘Caravan Weight 1500-1700kg’ before clinching the overall title Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2019.

The driving judges gave the Volvo XC60 the best car review of the bunch, rating this the ultimate car to tow your caravan. The judges were impressed by its outstanding performance when a caravan was hitched – in terms of acceleration, braking and stability.

With a diesel engine and great handling, it also gave one of the most comfortable rides of the entire competition. All in all, an ideal car for caravanners.

Take a look at our class winner tow car reviews below. Want to see if these cars and your caravan are a good match? Match your car and caravan with our handy tool to find which tow car is best for you.

Check out 2020's best towcar of the year for the a latest winners and class categories. 

Gallery

Blue Volvo parked on a racing track

Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design

Behind the wheel of the Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design

Plenty of boot space in the Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design

Enjoy towing with the Volvo retractable tow bar on the Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design

Wheel close up - Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design

Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.0 TSI DSG

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight under 1100kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Petrol (58.9mpg solo)
  • 3 cylinder, 999cc engine
  • 7 gear, DSG
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 113@5000-5500   
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 148@2000-3500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.75 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1190
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1660
  • Caravan (kg): 1012
  • Noseweight (kg): 50

Pricing

  • From £14,235 to £23,020
  • £20,699.50 (price as tested) includes £789.50 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 11E
  • CO2 g /km: 109
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

Peugeot 3008 Allure BlueHDi 180 EAT8

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight 1100kg - 1350kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Diesel (58.9mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1997cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 175@3750
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@2000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.9 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1480
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2090
  • Caravan (kg): 1258
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • From £23,480 to £35,750
  • £31,150 (price as tested) includes £550 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 24E
  • CO2 g /km: 125
  • Towable with B licence: Yes within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit

Volvo XC40 D4 AWD First Edition

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight 1350kg – 1500kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Diesel (56.5mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 188@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1750-2500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.95 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1735
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2250
  • Caravan (kg): 1475
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • From £27,610 to £40,070
  • £40,615 (price as tested) includes £995 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 30E
  • CO2 g /km: 135
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1250) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design

winners icon towcarOverall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2019
(Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg and Family Towcar)

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Diesel (48.7mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 232@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 354@1750-2250
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 7.15 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1954
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2520
  • Caravan (kg): 1661
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • From £37,770 to £59,770
  • £44,350 (price as tested) includes £995 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 35E
  • CO2 g /km: 152
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 980) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volkswagen Touareg R-Line Tech 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION 286PS Tiptronic

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight over 1700kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Diesel (42.8mpg solo)
  • 6 cylinder, 2967cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 282@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 442@2250-3250
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 6.65 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2070
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
  • Caravan (kg): 1760
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • From £51,595 to £58,195
  • £62,175 (price as tested) includes £1,120 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • CO2 g /km: 173
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 650) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

ŠKODA Kodiaq Edition 2.0TDI 190PS 4x4 DSG

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Large Family Towcar

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Diesel (49.6mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 7 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  251@1750-3250
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  9.3 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1795
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2510
  • Caravan (kg): 1526
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • From £22,755 to £37,590
  • £38,025 (price as tested) includes £875 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 22E
  • CO2 g /km: 151
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 990) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volkswagen Amarok Highline 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION 258PS Auto

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Pick-up

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Diesel (33.6mpg solo)
  • 6 cylinder, 2967cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 254@3250-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 428@1400-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 6.8 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2178
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3290
  • Caravan (kg): 1851
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • From £30,455 to £42,233
  • £43,191 (price as tested) includes £448 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • CO2 g /km: 220
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 210) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

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White 4x4 Skoda parked in front of two caravans

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2017 winners

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2016 winners

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