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Volvo has won the overall best tow car title six times, first in 1985 with the Volvo 360 GLEi, then in 1992 with the Volvo 940 SE Turbo, in 2007 with the Volvo V50 D5 Sport, in 2019 with the Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design, they repeated their success the following year in 2020 with the Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design Pro.

Continuing with their success, the Volvo V90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Ultra won the Caravan weight 1700kg - 1800kg class with the Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus not only winning its class, Caravan Weight over 1800kg, but also the Hybrid Towcar and Family Towcar classes and also was crowned the Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2025.

2025 entrants

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Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus

Overall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2025

Judges' comments:

"A roomy comfortable car with good towing capacity ideal for the discerning caravanner."

See Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus statistics

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1969
Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / automatic
Fuel: Petrol-electric hybrid
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 256 @ 5,500rpm (petrol engine)
Power (bhp@rpm): 147 @ 15,900rpm (electric motor)
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258 @ 2,500-5,000rpm (petrol engine);
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 228 @ 0-3,280rpm (electric motor)
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 10.55s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.83s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 44.26m
CO2 g/km: 23 - 30

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2163
Gross vehicle (kg): 2660
Caravan (kg): 1839
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £47,615 - £69,385
£ (price as tested) includes £1400 towing gear charges: £61,455
Insurance group: 40E
ISOFIX Mountings: 2
NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid

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

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Volvo V90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Ultra

Class winner:
Caravan weight over 1700kg - 1800kg

Judges' comments:

"A very spacious estate car with good towing and luggage capacity"

See Volvo V90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Ultra statistics

Estate, Volvo retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1969
Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / automatic
Fuel: Petrol-electric hybrid
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 314 @ 6,000rpm (petrol engine)
Power (bhp@rpm): 147 @ 15,900rpm (electric motor)
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 3,000-4,800rpm (petrol engine);
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 227 @ 0-3,280rpm (electric motor)
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 10.10s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.09s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 44.33m
CO2 g/km: 20-25

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2075
Gross vehicle (kg): 2590
Caravan (kg): 1764
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £62,280 to £70,780
£ (price as tested) includes £1400 towing gear charges: £72,180
Insurance group: 42E
ISOFIX Mountings: 2
NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus

Class winner:
Family towcar and Hybrid towcar

Judges' comments:

"A roomy comfortable car with good towing capacity ideal for the discerning caravanner"

See Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus statistics

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1969
Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / automatic
Fuel: Petrol-electric hybrid
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 256 @ 5,500rpm (petrol engine)
Power (bhp@rpm): 147 @ 15,900rpm (electric motor)
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258 @ 2,500-5,000rpm (petrol engine);
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 228 @ 0-3,280rpm (electric motor)
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 10.55s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.83s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 44.26m
CO2 g/km: 23 - 30

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2163
Gross vehicle (kg): 2660
Caravan (kg): 1839
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £47,615 - £69,385
£ (price as tested) includes £1400 towing gear charges: £61,455
Insurance group: 40E
ISOFIX Mountings: 2
NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid

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

Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1600kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Great driving on motorways."

See Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance statistics

SUV, Volvo, retractable

Performance

Number of motors: 2
Total maximum power (kW): 315
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp): 427
Torque (lb/ft): 401
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 8.88s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.99
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 55.65m
CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1960
Gross vehicle (kg): 2335
Caravan (kg): 1600
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £35,150 to £45,850
£ (price as tested) includes £1,250 towing gear charges: £47,100
Insurance group: 41E
ISOFIX Mountings: 2
NCAP safety rating: Five stars

2024 entrants

Volvo XC40 Recharge

Class entrant:
Caravan weight over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"A truly great performance. This car debunks myths about towing with an EV."

See Volvo XC40 Recharge statistics

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

No. of motors: Two
Total maximum power (kW): 300
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp): 234
Torque (lb/ft): 310
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 8.5
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.5
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.7
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.8
CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2170
Gross vehicle (kg): 2650
Caravan (kg): 1800
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £46,505 - £63,255
£ (price as tested): £59,205
Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
ISOFIX Mountings: Three
NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volvo XC40 Recharge

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

Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 Plus

Class winner:
Hybrid vehicle
Family towcar

Judges' comments:

"Great performance from the XC60. Dealt with all aspects of the hill route and was stable at high speed."

See Volvo XC60 statistics

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1969
Number of gears, 8 / automatic torque converter
Fuel: Petrol-electric hybrid
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 253 @ 5500 (petrol) / 145 @ 15900 (electric)
Torque (lb/ft@rpm):258 @ 2500-5000 (petrol) / 207 @ 0-3280 (electric)
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.6s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.5s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 42.6m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 10.5m
CO2 g/km: 23

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2163
Gross vehicle (kg): 2660
Caravan (kg): 1839
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £60,055 - £71,285
£ (price as tested) includes £1400 towing gear charges: £62,205
Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,175
Insurance group: 40E
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 Plus

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

2023 winners and entrants

Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin

Class winner: Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg and Class entrant: Family towcars and Electric towcars

Judges' comments:

"What an EV tow car! The characteristics of an electric motor can make for a great tow car, with the XC40 Twin excelling in most areas."

See Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin statistics

SUV, Volvo detachable

Performance

Number of motors: 2
Total maximum power (kW): 300
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp): 396
Torque (lb/ft): 487
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 7.6s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.5s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 19m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.1m
CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2188
Gross vehicle (kg): 2650
Caravan (kg): 1500
Noseweight (kg): 190

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £45,750 - £60,300
£ (price as tested) includes £1250 towing gear charges: £58,250
Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
Insurance group: 41E
ISOFIX Mountings: Three
NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin

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

Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6

Class winner: Plug-in Hybrid and Class entrant Caravan Weight over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Interior refinement is top-notch; updated Google-based infotainment system is very welcome and the driving position (inc. seat) is one of the most comfortable in the business."

See Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid statistics

Estate, ACPS retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1969
Number of gears / gearbox: 8 / Auto
Fuel: Petrol Hybrid
Plug accepted: Type 2/Mode three
Peak charge rate: 3.7
Power: All wheel drive
Power (petrol) (bhp@rpm): 249 @ 5500
Power (electric) (bhp): 143
Torque (petrol) (lb/ft@rpm): 258 @ 2500-5000
Torque (electric) (lb/ft): 227
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 7.5s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.3s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.85m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.0m
CO2 g/km: 18-25

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2100
Gross vehicle (kg): 2590
Caravan (kg): 1782
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £44,725 - £68,525
£ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £63,525
Total of first three years’ car tax: £1020
Insurance group: 42E
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6

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

Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Interior refinement is top-notch; updated Google-based infotainment system is very welcome and the driving position (inc. seat) is one of the most comfortable in the business."

See Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid statistics

Estate, ACPS retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1969
Number of gears / gearbox: 8 / Auto
Fuel: Petrol Hybrid
Plug accepted: Type 2/Mode three
Peak charge rate: 3.7
Power: All wheel drive
Power (petrol) (bhp@rpm): 249 @ 5500
Power (electric) (bhp): 143
Torque (petrol) (lb/ft@rpm): 258 @ 2500-5000
Torque (electric) (lb/ft): 227
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 7.5s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.3s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.85m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.0m
CO2 g/km: 18-25

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2100
Gross vehicle (kg): 2590
Caravan (kg): 1782
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £44,725 - £68,525
£ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £63,525
Total of first three years’ car tax: £1020
Insurance group: 42E
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6

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

Previous years' winners and entrants

Volvo XC40 Recharge pure electric AWD

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Another super impressive pure battery electric SUV which combines stunning performance with precision low speed manoeuvrability."

See Volvo XC40 Recharge pure electric AWD statistics

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

Number of motors: 2
Total maximum power (kW): 300
Number of gears, gearbox: 1
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp): 396
Torque (lb/ft): 487
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 7.4s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.35s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.2m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.45m
Mpg range solo (WLTP Range Combined TEL (miles): 256
CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2188
Gross vehicle (kg): 2650
Caravan (kg): 1500
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £49,950 - £56,700
£ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £51,125
Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
Insurance group: 42E
Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 850kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: Three
NCAP safety rating: Five

Volvo V60 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6 AWD

Class winner:
Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Judges' comments:

"Another outstanding towcar from Volvo. performance is significantly enhanced by the hybrid boost and the ride and handling are up with the best in class - all backed up with the reassurance and sure-footedness of all wheel drive"

See Volvo V60 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6 AWD statistics

Estate, Volvo retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1969
Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Auto
Fuel: Petrol-electric plug in hybrid
Plug accepted: Type 2/mode three and three-pin plug
Peak charge rate: 3.7
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm) (petrol): 249 @ 5500
Power (bhp) (electric): 86
Torque (lb/ft@rpm) (petrol): 258 @ 1700-5000
Torque (lb/ft) (electric): 177
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.5s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.4s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 55.6m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.2m
Fuel with mpg range solo: 141.1-156.7
CO2 g/km: 41-46

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2075
Gross vehicle (kg): 2550
Caravan (kg): 1764
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £45,825 - £52,200
£ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £47,000
Total of first three years’ car tax: £960
Insurance group: 42E
Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 950kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Volvo XC90 B5 (mild-hybrid diesel) AWD

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"The XC90 is a big car and has a lot going for it. The ride is nicely supple and tows well at all speeds. Individual sliding rear seats give it a lot more flexibility than some rivals. Nice interior and good to drive"

See Volvo XC90 B5 (mild-hybrid diesel) AWD statistics

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1969
Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Auto
Fuel: Diesel
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 232 @ 4000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 354 @ 1750 - 2250
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.3s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.0s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.8m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.6m
Fuel with mpg range solo: 36.6-40.9
CO2 g/km: 180-202

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2170
Gross vehicle (kg): 2840
Caravan (kg): 1845
Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £56,135 - £69,810
£ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £57,410
Total of first three years’ car tax: £2325
Insurance group: 41E
Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 660kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Volvo XC40 Recharge plug-in hybrid T5 FWD

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Superb compact SUV with rapid performance, much more sure-footed than most FWD competitors"

See Volvo XC40 Recharge plug-in hybrid statistics

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 3
Size of engine in cc: 1477
Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / Auto
Fuel: Petrol-electric plug in hybrid
Plug accepted: Type 2/mode three and three-pin plug
Peak charge rate: 3.7
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm) (petrol): 177 @ 5800
Power (bhp) (electric): 81
Torque (lb/ft@rpm) (petrol): 195 @ 1500-3000
Torque (lb/ft) (electric): 118
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 13.1s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.3s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 53.05m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.0m
Fuel with mpg range solo: 112.8-134.5
CO2 g/km: 47-57

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1812
Gross vehicle (kg): 2290
Caravan (kg): 1540
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £37,375 - £43,095
£ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £43,195
Total of first three years’ car tax: £290
Insurance group: 32E
Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1210kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6 AWD

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"A worthy successor to the original V70 with strong petrol hybrid performance delivering plenty of pulling power"

See Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6 AWD statistics

Estate, Volvo retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1969
Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Auto
Fuel: Petrol-electric plug in hybrid
Plug accepted: Type 2/mode three and three-pin plug
Peak charge rate: 3.7
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm) (petrol): 249 @ 5500
Power (bhp) (electric): 86
Torque (lb/ft@rpm) (petrol): 258 @ 1700-5000
Torque (lb/ft) (electric): 177
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 10.2s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.4s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 49.5m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.8m
Fuel with mpg range solo: 104.6-134.5
CO2 g/km: 47-61

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2100
Gross vehicle (kg): 2610
Caravan (kg): 1785
Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £56,025 - £56,800
£ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £58,700
Total of first three years’ car tax: £960
Insurance group: 42E
Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 890kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

Volvo V60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 AWD R-Design

Class winner:
Caravan Weight over 1700kg
Best Family Towcar

Judges' comments:

"One of the best combinations of astonishing power delivery, practicality, and a fair price tag for what you’re getting"

See Volvo V60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 AWD R-Design statistics

5 door estate, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol-electric hybrid (134.5-156.9mpg)
No of cylinders: 4 inline
Size of engine in cc: 1969cc
Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Torque-converter
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 249@5500 (and 86bhp electric motor)
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@2200-4800 (and 177lb ft electric motor)

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2075
Gross vehicle (kg): 2550
Caravan (kg): 1764
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £34,420 - £51,530
Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £46,355 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £590 (vehicle exceeds £40,000)
Insurance group: 42E
CO2 g /km: 1-46
Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 950kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: 2 points

Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T5 FWD R-Design

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg
Best Alternative Fuel

Judges' comments:

"Delicious kerbweight, delicious economy, and pulls like a train. What’s not to like?"

See Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T5 FWD R-Design statistics

5 door SUV, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol-electric hybrid (117.7-134.5 mpg)
No of cylinders: 3 In-line
Size of engine in cc: 1477cc
Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Direct-shift
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 177@5800 (and 81bhp electric motor)
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 195@1500-3000 (and 118lb/ft electric motor)

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1812
Gross vehicle (kg): 2290
Caravan (kg): 1540
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £25,420 - £42,430
Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £42,730 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £590 (vehicle cost exceeds £40,000)
Insurance group: 32E
CO2 g /km: 47-55
Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1210kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: 2 poss 3 at the rear with option front

Volvo V60 B4 (diesel) AWD Cross Country

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"The ubiquitous Volvo Estate Diesel. Powerful and practical - you can’t go wrong."

See Volvo V60 B4 (diesel) AWD Cross Countrystatistics

5 door estate, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (44.8-47.0 mpg)
No of cylinders: 4/inline
Size of engine in cc: 1969cc
Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Torque-converter
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 194@4000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 310@1750-2750

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1924
Gross vehicle (kg): 2410
Caravan (kg): 1635
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £34,420 - £51,530
Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £42,785 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,820
Insurance group: 32E
CO2 g /km: 156-157
Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1090kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: 2 at the rear with option front

Volvo V90 B5 (diesel) AWD R-Design

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"What caravanner wouldn't consider a big Volvo estate?"

See Volvo V90 B5 (diesel) AWD R-Design statistics

5 door estate, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (42.7-47.0 mpg)
No of cylinders: 4/inline
Size of engine in cc: 1969cc
Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Torque-converter
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 232@4000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 354@1750-2250

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1960
Gross vehicle (kg): 2480
Caravan (kg): 1666
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £48,200 - £52,000
Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £53,235 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £590
Insurance group: 38E
CO2 g /km: 156-174
Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1020kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: 2 at the rear with option front

Volvo XC40 B5 (petrol) AWD R-Design

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"The XC40 for true petrol heads, but caravanners need consider other variants"

See Volvo XC40 B5 (petrol) AWD R-Design statistics

5 door SUV, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol (34.4-36.7 mpg)
No of cylinders: In-line 4 cylinder
Size of engine in cc: 1969cc
Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Torque-converter
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 247@5400-5700
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258@1800-4800

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1775
Gross vehicle (kg): 2770
Caravan (kg): 1509
Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £25,420 - £42,430
Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £39,565 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,170
Insurance group: 29E
CO2 g /km: 174-186
Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1230kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
ISOFIX Mountings: 2 poss 3 at the rear with option front

Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design Pro

Gallery

Overall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2020
(Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg)

Towcar of the Year 2020

See Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design Pro statistics

5-door SUV, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

Diesel (39.8-44.1mpg solo)
4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
8 gears, automatic
All-wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 187@4000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1750-2250
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.6 seconds

Weights for towing

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

Pricing

From £28,965 - £42,305
£43,210 (price as tested) includes £1075 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,460
Insurance group: 30E
CO2 g /km: 133
Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1250kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volvo V60 D4 AWD Cross Country Plus

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Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Towcar of the Year 2020

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5-door estate, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

Diesel (42.8-47.9mpg solo)
4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
8 gears, automatic
All-wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 187@4250
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1750-2500
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.1 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1834
Gross vehicle (kg): 2360
Caravan (kg): 1559
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

From £30,445 - £38,880
£43,210 (price as tested) includes £1075 towing gear charges
Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,460
Insurance group: 49 - 50
CO2 g /km: 135
Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1140kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design

Overall 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

Volvo XC40 D4 AWD First Edition

Class 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 XC40 T5 AWD First Edition

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1350kg - 1500kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

Petrol (39.8mpg solo)
4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
8 gear, automatic
All-wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 244@5500
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258@1800-4800
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.25 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1718
Gross vehicle (kg): 2220
Caravan (kg): 1460
Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

From £27,610 to £40,070
£41,055 (price as tested) includes £995 towing gear charges
Insurance group: 33E
CO2 g /km: 168
Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1280) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volvo XC60 D4 Inscription

Class 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

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Momentum

Class 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

Volvo V40 D4 Cross Country Nav Plus

Class entrant:
£30,000 - £33,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

Diesel (65.7mpg solo)
4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
8 gear, automatic
Front-wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 188@4250
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1750-2500
30 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.8 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1635
Gross vehicle (kg): 2020
Caravan (kg): 1389
Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

£30,945 (price as tested)
Insurance group: 28E
CO2 g /km: 112
Towable with B licence: Possible for a maximum caravan/trailer MTPLM of 1480kg but B+E is needed for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volvo XC60 D5 AWD R-DESIGN NAV

Class winner:
£30,000 - £40,000
All-wheel drive under 1800kg

Towcar of the Year 2015

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Performance

Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders: D/4/2400
6 Gear AUT
All-wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 215@4000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 325@1300-3000
40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 7.65 seconds

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1796
Gross vehicle (kg): 2505
Caravan weight (kg): 1435
Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

Price: £39,934
Insurance group: 30E
CO2 g /km: 169
Towable with B licence: No

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2025 entrants

Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus

Overall winner:Towcar of the Year 2025

Volvo V90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Ultra

Class winner:Caravan weight over 1700kg - 1800kg

Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus

Class winner:Family towcar and Hybrid towcar

Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance

Class entrant:Caravan weight 1600kg - 1700kg

2024 entrants

Volvo XC40 Recharge

Class entrant: Caravan weight over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 Plus

Class winner:Hybrid vehicleFamily towcar

2023 winners and entrants

Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin

Class winner: Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg and Class entrant: Family towcars and Electric towcars

Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6

Class winner: Plug-in Hybrid and Class entrant Caravan Weight over 1700kg

Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6

Class entrant:Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Previous years' winners and entrants

Volvo XC40 Recharge pure electric AWD

Class winner: Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

Volvo V60 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6 AWD

Class winner: Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Judges' comments:

Volvo XC90 B5 (mild-hybrid diesel) AWD

Class entrant: Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

Volvo XC40 Recharge plug-in hybrid T5 FWD

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6 AWD

Class entrant: Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

Volvo V60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 AWD R-Design

Class winner: Caravan Weight over 1700kgBest Family Towcar

Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T5 FWD R-Design

Class winner: Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kgBest Alternative Fuel

Volvo V60 B4 (diesel) AWD Cross Country

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Volvo V90 B5 (diesel) AWD R-Design

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Volvo XC40 B5 (petrol) AWD R-Design

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design Pro

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Overall winner: Towcar of the Year 2020(Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg)

Volvo V60 D4 AWD Cross Country Plus

Gallery

Class winner: Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design

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

Volvo XC40 D4 AWD First Edition

Class winner: Caravan Weight 1350kg – 1500kg

Volvo XC40 T5 AWD First Edition

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1350kg - 1500kg

Volvo XC60 D4 Inscription

Class winner: £38,000 - £50,000

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Momentum

Class winner: Over £50,000All-wheel drive over 1800kg

Volvo V40 D4 Cross Country Nav Plus

Class entrant: £30,000 - £33,000

Volvo XC60 D5 AWD R-DESIGN NAV

Class winner: £30,000 - £40,000All-wheel drive under 1800kg

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Overall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2025

Class winner:
Caravan weight over 1700kg - 1800kg

Class winner:
Family towcar and Hybrid towcar

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1600kg - 1700kg

Class entrant:
Caravan weight over 1700kg

Class winner:
Hybrid vehicle
Family towcar

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Class winner:
Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Class winner:
Caravan Weight over 1700kg
Best Family Towcar

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg
Best Alternative Fuel

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Overall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2020
(Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg)

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

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

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1350kg – 1500kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1350kg - 1500kg

Class winner:
£38,000 - £50,000

Class winner:
Over £50,000
All-wheel drive over 1800kg

Class entrant:
£30,000 - £33,000

Class winner:
£30,000 - £40,000
All-wheel drive under 1800kg