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In June 1940, with World War II on the horizon, the US Army solicited bids from 135 car manufacturers for a 1/4 ton "light reconnaissance vehicle" tailored to Army specifications. Only three companies responded — Bantam, Willys and Ford — and within a year they collectively produced the template for the vehicle known worldwide as the "Jeep".  

Previous years' winners and entrants

Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 2.0 MultiJet-II

5-door SUV, Jeep Detachable towbar


Entered into the 'Caravan Weight 1100-1350kg' category at Towcar of the Year 2019

Performance

  • Diesel (54.3mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1956cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 140@3750 
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258@1750
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 13.1 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1570
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2132
  • Caravan (kg): 1335
  • Noseweight (kg): 95

Pricing

  • From £23,355 to £33,395
  • £33,245 (price as tested) includes £650 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 20
  • CO2 g /km: 138
  • Towable with B licence: Yes within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit

"Incredibly stable on ‘A’ roads – caravan did not affect stability one bit."

Judge's comment