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In 1986 Ford first scooped an award at Towcar of the Year with their Sierra XR 4x4 winning the overall title for that year. The Ford Mondeo Titanium X Estate was crowned Towcar of the Year 2008. Ford have received 16 trophies over the years and their vehicles remain very popular amongst Club members.

2025 entrants

Ford Kuga 2.5I FHEV ST-LINE X 5dr 190PS AWD Auto

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1500kg - 1600kg

Judges' comments:

"The Kuga is often thought to have a lower towing limit, but this model proves otherwise. Great at higher speeds and nimble on tighter turns."

See Ford Kuga 2.5I FHEV ST-LINE X 5dr 190PS AWD Auto statistics

SUV, Ford retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2500
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Ford-developed power-split automatic with continuously variable ratio, automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol, mild hybrid
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 180 @ 5500                     
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 147                        
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.05s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.54s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 51.98m
  • CO2 g/km: 137

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1765
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2315
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £32,095 - £42,455
  • £ (price as tested) includes £950 towing gear charges: £42,415
  • Insurance group: 20
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Ford Kuga 

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

2024 entrants

Ford Puma ST-Line 1.0 Mhev 155ps 6 speed manual

Class winner:
Judges’ Award 2024

 

Judges' comments:

"Ford's 1.0 litre engine proved that big isn't always better where midweek commutes and weekend caravanning (with a small van) is concerned."

See Ford Puma ST-Line 1.0 Mhev statistics

SUV, Ford fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 3
  • Size of engine in cc: 999
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol mild hybrid
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 153 @ 6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 177 @ 2500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.4s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 10s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 47.6m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11m
  • CO2 g/km: 124 - 126

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1280
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1765
  • Caravan (kg): 1088
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £24,940 - £32,420
  • £ (price as tested): £27,360
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £540
  • Insurance group: 12E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Four

Read more about the Ford Puma ST-Line 1.0 Mhev 155ps 6 speed manual

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

Ford Ranger Wildtrak Double Cab 3.0L TD Ecoblue V6 240PS

Class winner:
Pick ups

 

Judges' comments:

"Double cab pick up that's incredibly refined.  Tows with ease, on the hill route and high speed circuit, as well as the reversing manoeuvre."

See Ford Ranger Wildtrak statistics

Pick up, Ford fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Size of engine in cc: 2996
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 10 / Auto
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.4
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.1
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.4m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.45m
  • CO2 g/km: 264

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2283
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3350
  • Caravan (kg): 1941
  • Noseweight (kg): 225

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £33,066 - £59,530
  • £ (price as tested): £53,460
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £960
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Double Cab 3.0L TD Ecoblue V6 240PS

Check with your local FORD TRANSIT CENTRE  dealer for the latest prices and availability 

2023 entrants

 

Ford Focus Active Vignale Estate 1.0L EcoBoost 155PS mHEV

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"A surprisingly punchy engine considering its size and coped with the Hill Route admirably when towing.  On paper, a 1.0 litre engine may not appear to be a Towcar contender, but the Ford's performance says otherwise."

See Ford Focus Active Vignale statistics

Estate, Ford detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 3
  • Size of engine in cc: 999
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive, Powershift dual clutch
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 153 @ 6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 177 @ 2100-5500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 5.71s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 10.0s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 51.2m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.9m
  • CO2 g/km: 129

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1451
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2005
  • Caravan (kg): 1233
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £25,910 - £37,710
  • £ (price as tested) includes £250 tow bar pre-installation charges and £700 towing gear equipment: £33,450
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £520
  • Insurance group: 17
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Ford Focus Active Vignale Estate 1.0L EcoBoost 155PS mHEV

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

Ford Kuga ST-Line X Ed 2.5 Duratec 190PS FHEV CVT

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg and Family Towcars

Judges' comments:

"A well-specified tow car with good manners at motorway speeds."

See Ford Kuga ST-Line X statistics

SUV, Brink detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2488
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 1 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 187 @ 5500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph:16.05s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.4s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 49.0m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.1m
  • CO2 g/km: 134

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1701
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2215
  • Caravan (kg): 1446
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £29,755 - £40,155
  • £ (price as tested) includes £891 towing gear charges: £38,936
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £560
  • Insurance group: 20E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Ford Kuga ST-Line X Ed 2.5 Duratec 190PS FHEV CVT

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

Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 213ps 10 speed Auto

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg and Family Towcars

Judges' comments:

"Powerful, refined and surefooted at all times, this rivals much more expensive premium 4x4s for ride and comfort."

See Ford Ranger Wildtrak statistics

Pick up, Brink fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1996
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 10 / Auto
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 210 @ 3500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 368 @ 1750-2000
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.25s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.9s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 55.8m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.45m
  • CO2 g/km: 201

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2246
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3270
  • Caravan (kg): 1909
  • Noseweight (kg): 225

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £30,640 - £54,940 (inclusive of VAT)
  • £ (price as tested) includes £612 towing gear charges: £46,210
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £3,035 (CV rates will differ)
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 213ps 10 speed Auto

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

2022 winners and entrants

Ford Kuga ST-Line X Diesel mhev

Class winner:
Family Car

Judges' comments:

"Very impressive manual gearbox.  Sits in 4th on hill route where most would be in 3rd"

See Ford Kuga ST-Line X statistics

SUV, Ford detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1995
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Manual
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 273 @ 2000-2500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 20.9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 11.1s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 60.7m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 14.7m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 55.4
  • CO2 g/km: 133

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1680
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2155
  • Caravan (kg): 1428
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £26,445 - £38,995
  • £ (price as tested) includes £625 towing gear charges: £35,630
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £310
  • Insurance group: 17
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1345kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Ford S-Max FHEV ST-Line

Class winner:
Large Family Car

Judges' comments:

"One of the standout contenders here. Great family flexibility combined with the muscle to tow a large multi berth caravan.. An excellent alternative to a 4x4 SUV."

See Ford S-Max FHEV ST-Line statistics

7-seater SUV, Ford retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2488
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 188 @ 4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 400 @ 2000-2500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.2s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.9s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 56.3m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.55m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 43.5
  • CO2 g/km: 176

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1947
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2545
  • Caravan (kg): 1655
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £33,335 - £43,010
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1245 towing gear charges: £39,885
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £500
  • Insurance group: 22
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 955kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Previous years' winners and entrants

Ford Puma ST-Line X

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight under 1100kg

Judges' comments:

"Perhaps not an obvious towcar choice, but could be fun with a light caravan or folding camper"

See Ford Puma ST-Line X statistics

5 door Hatchback, Brink detachable towbar

Performance

  • Hybrid (49.6-50.4mpg)
  • In-line three cylinder turbo petrol, transverse
  • 999cc engine
  • 6 gears, manual
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 153@6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 177@2500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 12.6 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1280
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1760
  • Caravan (kg): 1088
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • From £21,640 - £26,840
  • £26,870 includes £500 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £475
  • Insurance group: 20E
  • CO2 g /km: 136
  • Towable with B licence: Yes
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 (rear seats for fitting child seats)

Ford Focus Vignale Estate 2.0 EcoBlue 8-Speed Auto

Gallery

Red Ford Focus towing a caravan

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg
Best Family Towcar

 

Towcar of the Year 2020

See Ford Focus Vignale Estate 2.0 EcoBlue 8-Speed Auto statistics

5-door estate, Ford detachable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (44.1-51.4mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinders, 1996cc engine
  • 8 gears, automatic
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 273@2000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.9 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1559
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2105
  • Caravan (kg): 1325
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • From £19,645 - £33,095
  • £31,695 (price as tested)
  • Total of first three years’ car tax:  £500
  • Insurance group: 20E
  • CO2 g /km: 119
  • Towable with B licence: Yes within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit