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ŠKODA is renowned for its wins in our Towcar of the Year awards and 2025 was no different. ŠKODA have now claimed seven overall wins and 34 category wins, starting in 2002 and continuing throughout the years.

ŠKODA started life as a bicycle manufacturer by Václav Laurin and Václav Klement back in 1895 and first started producing cars in 1905. In 1925 the company first became known as ŠKODA. In 1991 the Company joined the Volkswagen Audi Group. The names of their founders, Laurin and Klement, appear on many of their models produced today.

2025 entrants

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ŠKODA Superb Estate 1.5 TSi e-TEC 150PS DSG

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

"A Superb performance. Very stable at slower and higher speeds. Good visibility when reversing, too."

See ŠKODA Superb Estate 1.5 TSi e-TEC 150PS DSG statistics

Estate, ŠKODA, retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1498
Number of gears, gearbox: 6, automatic
Fuel: Petrol
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp): 148
Torque (lb/ft: 184
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.55s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.25s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.46m
CO2 g/km: 126 - 130

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1559
Gross vehicle (kg): 2124
Caravan (kg): 1325
Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £34,875 - £48,540
£ (price as tested) includes £1,105 towing gear charges: £42,080
Insurance group: 24
ISOFIX Mountings: 3
NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the ŠKODA Superb Estate

Check with your local ŠKODA dealer for the latest prices and availability

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ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 193PS 4x4 DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1600kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"A good family car with plenty of usable space."

See ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 193PS 4x4 DSG statistics

SUV, ŠKODA, retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1968
Number of gears, gearbox: 6, automatic
Fuel: Diesel
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 190
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.59s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.78s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 65.24m
CO2 g/km: 168 - 174

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1886
Gross vehicle (kg): 2510
Caravan (kg): 1603
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £37,505 - £46,225
£ (price as tested) includes £1,270 towing gear charges: £48,820
Insurance group: TBC
ISOFIX Mountings: 3

Read more about the ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 193PS 4x4 DSG

Check with your local ŠKODA dealer for the latest prices and availability

2024 entrants

ŠKODA Enyaq Coupe iV 82kWh vRS

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1100kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"A compact EV with bags of talent and a great performance."

See ŠKODA Enyaq Coupe statistics

SUV, ŠKODA retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 2
Total maximum power (kW): 220
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp): 294
Torque (lb/ft): 339
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.5s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 38.4m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 9.7m
CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2307
Gross vehicle (kg): 2740
Caravan (kg): 1200
Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £44,825 - £54,370
£ (price as tested): £55,865
Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
Insurance group: 36E
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the ŠKODA Enyaq Coupe iV 82kWh vRS

Check with your local ŠKODA dealer for the latest prices and availability

ŠKODA Octavia Estate SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

"A great performance and a reminder why the Octavia has done so well during previous Towcar competitions. Good engine and gearbox, plus plenty of visibility when pitching"

See ŠKODA Octavia Estate SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG statistics

Estate, ŠKODA retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1968
Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
Fuel: Diesel
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3000-4200
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236 @ 1750-3000
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.8s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.8s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 54.6m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.3m
CO2 g/km: 122

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1577
Gross vehicle (kg): 1990
Caravan (kg): 1340
Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £25,880 - £39,180
£ (price as tested) includes £930 towing gear charges: £35,535
Total of first three years’ car tax: £570
Insurance group: 21
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Check with your local ŠKODA dealer for the latest prices and availability

ŠKODA Karoq Sportline 2.0 TDI 150PS 4x4 DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"A great family towcar, gearbox ratios are good for towing and the rear visibility flatters reversing manoeuvres"

See ŠKODA Karoq Sportline 2.0 statistics

SUV, ŠKODA detachable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1968
Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
Fuel: Diesel
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp): 148
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 250 @ 1600-3000
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.8
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 10.4
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 47.1m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 10.6m
CO2 g/km: 158

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1816
Gross vehicle (kg): 2240
Caravan (kg): 1544
Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £27,470 - £40,185
£ (price as tested) includes £1,125 towing gear charges: £41,485
Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,005
Insurance group: 21
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Check with your local ŠKODA dealer for the latest prices and availability

2023 winners and entrants

ŠKODA Karoq Sportline 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4x4 SCR

Overall winner:
Towcar of the year 2023 and Classes Winner: Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg and Family Towcars

Judges' comments:

"An excellent, affordable, practical towcar and a brilliant daily driver."

See ŠKODA Karoq Sportline statistics

SUV, ŠKODA detachable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1986
Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
Fuel: Diesel
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.2s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.3s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 51.6m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.65m
CO2 g/km: 154

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1656
Gross vehicle (kg): 2240
Caravan (kg): 1408
Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £26,255 - £38,515
£ (price as tested) includes £255 tow bar pre-installation charges and £1,090 towing gear equipment: £39,860
Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,275
Insurance group: 21
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Check with your local ŠKODA dealer for the latest prices and availability

ŠKODA Enyaq iV 80X Sportline

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg and Electric towcars

Judges' comments:

"Another impressive all-electric contender. Smooth, stable and sure footed at all speeds with plenty of heft to keep the van on the straight and narrow."

See ŠKODA Enyaq iV statistics

SUV, ŠKODA (ACPS) retractable

Performance

Number of motors: 1
Total maximum power (kW): 195
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp): 201
Torque (lb/ft): 313
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.4s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.7s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.8m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.95m
CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2250
Gross vehicle (kg): 2750
Caravan (kg): 1200
Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £38,480 - £51,275
£ (price as tested) includes £180 tow bar pre-installation charges and £815 towing gear equipment: £48,375
Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
Insurance group: 32
ISOFIX Mountings: Three
NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the ŠKODA Enyaq iV 80X Sportline

Check with your local ŠKODA dealer for the latest prices and availability

ŠKODA Superb Estate Sportline Plus 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

"High comfort and build quality levels and the Superb impressed at motorway speed stability."

See ŠKODA Superb Estate statistics

Estate, ŠKODA (ACPS) retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1968
Number of gears, gearbox: DSG
Fuel: Diesel
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3000-4200
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266 @ 1700-2750
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.65s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.6s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 55.45m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.7m
CO2 g/km: 201

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1660
Gross vehicle (kg): 2233
Caravan (kg): 1411
Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £29,585 - £45,855
£ (price as tested) includes £205 tow bar pre-installation charges and £1025 towing gear equipment: £45,220
Total of first three years’ car tax: £3,195
Insurance group: 42E
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Check with your local ŠKODA dealer for the latest prices and availability

2022 winners and entrants

ŠKODA Enyaq iV 80 Lounge 82 kWh 204 PS DSG

Class winner:
Electric Vehicle and Caravan Weight Under 1100kg

Judges' comments:

"Goodness this is a phenomenal car - it's big enough for a family and their luggage and it's great to look at."

See ŠKODA Enyaq iV 80 statistics

Estate, ŠKODA retractable

Performance

Number of motors: 1
Total maximum power (kW): 150
Number of gears, gearbox: 1 / DSG
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp): 201
Torque (lb/ft): 229
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.7s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.1s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 57.7m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.6m
Mpg range solo (WLTP Range Combined TEL (miles): 330
CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2090
Gross vehicle (kg): 2612
Caravan (kg): 1000
Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £39,350 - £42,900
£ (price as tested) includes £775 towing gear charges: £41,265
Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
Insurance group: 26E
Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 888kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: Three
NCAP safety rating: Five

ŠKODA Octavia SE L Estate 1.5 TSi 150PS 6G Man

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1100kg - 1200kg

Judges' comments:

"A lovely drive with plenty of room for all those caravanning essentials. Felt very stable and would be perfect for first time caravanners"

See ŠKODA Octavia SE L Estate statistics

Estate, ŠKODA retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1498
Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Manual
Fuel: Petrol
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 145 @ 5000-6000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184 @ 1500-3500
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.7s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.3s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 62.2m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 15.2m
Fuel with mpg range solo: 49.1 (WLTP overall mpg)
CO2 g/km: 131

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1409
Gross vehicle (kg): 1500
Caravan (kg): 1198
Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £22,245 - £37,515
£ (price as tested) includes £975 towing gear charges: £27,430
Total of first three years’ car tax: £490
Insurance group: 18E
Towable with B licence: Yes
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

ŠKODA Superb SE L Estate 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg

Judges' comments:

"Great engine which has served the caravan fraternity well"

See ŠKODA Superb SE L Estate 2.0 TDI statistics

Estate, ŠKODA retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1968
Number of gears, gearbox: DSG
Fuel: Diesel
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3000-4200
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266 @ 1700-2750
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.7s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.0s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 65.4m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 15.1m
Fuel with mpg range solo: 54.3
CO2 g/km: TBC

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1645
Gross vehicle (kg): 2242
Caravan (kg): 1399
Noseweight (kg): 30

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £27,695 - £43,840
£ (price as tested) includes £955 towing gear charges: £34,330
Total of first three years’ car tax: £865
Insurance group: 21E
Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1258kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Previous years' winners and entrants

ŠKODA Superb Estate SE L Executive 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Overall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2021
(Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg)

Judges' comments:

"A regular in the Towcar Top 3, and this year’s Superb appears to be no exception. You can’t go wrong with one of these."

See ŠKODA Superb Estate SE L Executive 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG statistics

5 door estate, ŠKODA auto retractable towbar

Performance

Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (64.2)
No of cylinders: 4 inline
Size of engine in cc: 1968cc
Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DSG
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3000-4200
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266@1700-2750

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1626
Gross vehicle (kg): 2232
Caravan (kg): 1382
Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £26,135 - £42,100
Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £35,265 includes £820 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £840
Insurance group: 22E
CO2 g /km: 163
Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1268kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: 3 Isofix points

ŠKODA Octavia Estate SE L First Edition 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1200 - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"Outstanding MPG and all the practicality of an estate - an excellent choice"

See ŠKODA Octavia Estate SE L First Edition 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG statistics

5 door Estate, ŠKODA auto retractable towbar

Performance

Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (64.2)
No of cylinders: 4 inline
Size of engine in cc: 1968cc
Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DSG
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3000-4200
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266@1600-2750

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1487
Gross vehicle (kg): 2070
Caravan (kg): 1264
Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £21,945 - £29,135
Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £31,090 includes £955 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £840
Insurance group: 19E
CO2 g /km: 140
Towable with B licence: Yes
ISOFIX Mountings: 2 connectors on the child seat which snap into two ISOFIX slots, situated between the seat cushion and the backrest, that are firmly attached to the vehicle body.

ŠKODA Karoq SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS 6 man

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1200 - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"Ticks pretty much all the boxes for a modern compact SUV, with a conventional diesel engine choice for confident towing capability"

See ŠKODA Karoq SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS 6 man statistics

5 door SUV, ŠKODA auto retractable towbar

Performance

Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (50.4)
No of cylinders: 4 inline
Size of engine in cc: 1968cc
Number of gears, gearbox: 6, manual
Power (Front wheel drive, all wheel drive etc.): Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266@1750-3000

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1468
Gross vehicle (kg): 2005
Caravan (kg): 1248
Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £22,765 - £35,255
Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £30,940 includes £855 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £840
Insurance group: 17E
CO2 g /km: 150
Towable with B licence: Yes within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit
ISOFIX Mountings: 2 Isofix points on the outer rear seats, third in front is an option

ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4X4

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"A worthy family car that can actually tow a family caravan - although performance won’t excite with full load"

See ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4X4 statistics

5 door SUV, ŠKODA auto retractable towbar

Performance

Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (47.1 mpg)
No of cylinders: In-line 4 cylinder
Size of engine in cc: 1968cc
Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DSG
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3000-4200
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266@1700-2750

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1798
Gross vehicle (kg): 2472
Caravan (kg): 1528
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £26,810 - £40,930
Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £37,520 includes £890 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,605
Insurance group: 19E
CO2 g /km: 162 - 178 (WLTP)
Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1028kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: 3 across the rear bench of seats

ŠKODA Octavia Estate Sportline 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG

Gallery

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1150kg – 1300kg

Towcar of the Year 2020

See ŠKODA Octavia Estate Sportline 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG statistics

5-door estate, ŠKODA detachable towbar

Performance

Diesel (48-7-53.3mpg solo)
4 cylinders, 1968cc engine
7 gears, automatic
Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.9 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1417
Gross vehicle (kg): 1984
Caravan (kg): 1204
Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

From £19,810 - £32,435
£28,600 (price as tested) includes £565 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £500
Insurance group: 19E
CO2 g /km: 117
Towable with B licence: Yes, within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit

ŠKODA Kodiaq vRS 2.0 TDI 239 PS 4x4 DSG

Gallery

Class winner:
Large Family Towcar

Towcar of the Year 2020

See ŠKODA Kodiaq vRS 2.0 TDI 239 PS 4x4 DSG statistics

5-door SUV 7 seats, ŠKODA retractable towbar

Performance

Diesel (34-35.3mpg solo)
4 cylinders, 1968cc engine
7 gears, automatic
All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 236@4000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 369@1750-2500
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.8 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2009
Gross vehicle (kg): 2529
Caravan (kg): 1708
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

From £25,775 - £43,390
£43,995 (price as tested) includes £605 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,785
Insurance group: 29
CO2 g /km: 167
Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 971kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

ŠKODA Scala SE 1.6 TDI 115 PS Manual

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight under 1150kg

Towcar of the Year 2020

See ŠKODA Scala SE 1.6 TDI 115 PS Manual statistics

5-door hatch, ŠKODA detachable towbar

Performance

Diesel (53.3-57.7mpg solo)
4 cylinders, 1598cc engine
6 gears, manual
Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 113@3250-4000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184@1500-3250
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 12.8 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1324
Gross vehicle (kg): 1857
Caravan (kg): 1125
Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

From £16,595 - £23,315
£21,231 (price as tested) includes £666 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £460
Insurance group: 16E
CO2 g /km: 108
Towable with B licence: Yes

ŠKODA Octavia Hatch SEL 1.5TSI

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Under 1100kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

See all statistics

Performance

Petrol (56.5mpg solo)
4 cylinder, 1495cc engine
6 gear, manual
Front-wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148@5000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184@1500-3000
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.6 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1270
Gross vehicle (kg): 1820
Caravan (kg): 1080
Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

From £17,800 to £29,640
£23,145 (price as tested) includes £575 towing gear charges
Insurance group: 18E
CO2 g /km: 114
Towable with B licence: Yes

ŠKODA Karoq SEL 2.0TDI 4x4

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1100kg - 1350kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

See all statistics

Performance

Diesel (56.5mpg solo)
4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
6 gear, manual
All-wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.75 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1561
Gross vehicle (kg): 2125
Caravan (kg): 1327
Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

From £21,255 to £32,475
£29,460 (price as tested) includes £865 towing gear charges
Insurance group: 15E
CO2 g /km: 132
Towable with B licence: Yes within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit

ŠKODA Kodiaq Edition 2.0TDI 190PS 4x4 DSG

Class winner:
Large Family Towcar

Towcar of the Year 2019

See all statistics

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

ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG 190PS

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

Towcar of the Year 2018

See all statistics

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

ŠKODA Octavia Estate Scout 2.0 TDI 150PS 4x4

Class winner:
£26,000 - £30,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

See all statistics

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

Škoda Superb SE L Executive 2.0TDI 150PS

Class winner:
£23,000 - £29,000

Towcar of the Year 2017

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Performance

Engine: D/4/1968
6 Gear MAN
Front-wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 152@3500-4000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.45 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1410
Gross vehicle (kg): 2030
Caravan weight (kg): 1199
Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

From £27,742
Insurance group: 19E
CO2 g /km: 109
Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1470kg MTPLM

Škoda Octavia Estate Scout 2.0TDI 150PS 4x4

Class winner:
£26,000 - £30,000

Towcar of the Year 2016

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Performance

Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders: D/4/1968
Manual
Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.5 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1526
Gross vehicle (kg): 2096
Caravan weight (kg): 1297
Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

On the Road Price: £25,405
Total Test price: £26,055
Extras fitted: Detachable towbar including 13 pin electric socket (£550)
Price range: Škoda Octavia Estate Scout 2.0TDI 150PS 4x4 (£25,405) to Škoda Octavia Estate Scout 2.0TDI 184PS 4x4 DSG (£28,200)
Insurance group: 20E
CO2 g /km: 125
Towable with B licence: Yes

Škoda Octavia Hatch 1.2 TSI SE 105PS

Class winner:
£16,000 - £20,000

Towcar of the Year 2014

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Performance

Engine: Petrol / No. of cylinders 4/cc. 1197
6 Gear manual
Front-wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): Power: 104@4500-5500
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 129@1400-4000
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 12.8 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1155
Caravan weight (kg): 982
Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

Price: £18,373
Insurance group: 13
CO2 g /km: 114
Towable with B licence: Yes

Škoda Superb Elegance Estate 2.0 TDI CR 170PS 4x4 DSG

Overall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2014 and winner £25,000 - £31,000

Towcar of the Year 2014

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Performance

Engine: Diesel/No. of cylinders 4/cc. 1968
6 Gear, automatic
All-wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): Power: 168@4200
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258@1750-2500
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.0 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1581
Caravan weight (kg): 1344
Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

Price: £30,614
Insurance group: 26E
CO2 g /km: 149
Towable with B licence: No*

*may be viable if caravan/trailer tent weight is reduced

ŠKODA

ŠKODA

2025 entrants

ŠKODA Superb Estate 1.5 TSi e-TEC 150PS DSG

Class winner:Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 193PS 4x4 DSG

Class entrant:Caravan weight 1600kg - 1700kg

2024 entrants

ŠKODA Enyaq Coupe iV 82kWh vRS

Class winner:Caravan weight 1100kg - 1300kg

ŠKODA Octavia Estate SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class winner:Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

ŠKODA Karoq Sportline 2.0 TDI 150PS 4x4 DSG

Class entrant: Caravan weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

2023 winners and entrants

ŠKODA Karoq Sportline 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4x4 SCR

ŠKODA Enyaq iV 80X Sportline

Class winner:Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg and Electric towcars

ŠKODA Superb Estate Sportline Plus 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

2022 winners and entrants

ŠKODA Enyaq iV 80 Lounge 82 kWh 204 PS DSG

Class winner: Electric Vehicle and Caravan Weight Under 1100kg

Judges' comments:

ŠKODA Octavia SE L Estate 1.5 TSi 150PS 6G Man

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1100kg - 1200kg

Judges' comments:

ŠKODA Superb SE L Estate 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg

Judges' comments:

Previous years' winners and entrants

ŠKODA Superb Estate SE L Executive 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Overall winner:Towcar of the Year 2021(Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg)

ŠKODA Octavia Estate SE L First Edition 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class winner: Caravan Weight 1200 - 1300kg

ŠKODA Karoq SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS 6 man

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1200 - 1300kg

ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4X4

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

ŠKODA Octavia Estate Sportline 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG

Gallery

Class winner: Caravan Weight 1150kg – 1300kg

ŠKODA Kodiaq vRS 2.0 TDI 239 PS 4x4 DSG

Gallery

Class winner: Large Family Towcar

ŠKODA Scala SE 1.6 TDI 115 PS Manual

Class entrant: Caravan Weight under 1150kg

ŠKODA Octavia Hatch SEL 1.5TSI

Class entrant: Caravan Weight Under 1100kg

ŠKODA Karoq SEL 2.0TDI 4x4

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1100kg - 1350kg

ŠKODA Kodiaq Edition 2.0TDI 190PS 4x4 DSG

Class winner: Large Family Towcar

ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG 190PS

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

ŠKODA Octavia Estate Scout 2.0 TDI 150PS 4x4

Class winner: £26,000 - £30,000

Škoda Superb SE L Executive 2.0TDI 150PS

Class winner: £23,000 - £29,000

Škoda Octavia Estate Scout 2.0TDI 150PS 4x4

Class winner: £26,000 - £30,000

Škoda Octavia Hatch 1.2 TSI SE 105PS

Class winner: £16,000 - £20,000

Škoda Superb Elegance Estate 2.0 TDI CR 170PS 4x4 DSG

Overall winner: Towcar of the Year 2014 and winner £25,000 - £31,000

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1600kg - 1700kg

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1100kg - 1300kg

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg and Electric towcars

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Class winner:
Electric Vehicle and Caravan Weight Under 1100kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1100kg - 1200kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg

Overall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2021
(Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg)

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1200 - 1300kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1200 - 1300kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1150kg – 1300kg

Class winner:
Large Family Towcar

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight under 1150kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Under 1100kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1100kg - 1350kg

Class winner:
Large Family Towcar

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

Class winner:
£26,000 - £30,000

Class winner:
£23,000 - £29,000

Class winner:
£26,000 - £30,000

Class winner:
£16,000 - £20,000

Overall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2014 and winner £25,000 - £31,000