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SEAT have had three overall wins at Towcar of the Year, their first win was in 2000 with their Toledo V5 followed by their 2015 win with the Leon ST FR 2.0 TDI and again in 2022 with the SEAT Leon Estate.

2025 entrants

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SEAT Ateca 1.5 TSI SE Tech 150PS DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg

 

Judges' comments:

"A great drive around the hill route. A worthy contender for smaller caravans."

See SEAT Ateca 1.5 TSI SE Tech 150PS DSG statistics

SUV, ACPS Automotive, retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148                      
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 147 @ 2000 - 3000                          
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.67s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.37s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.04m
  • CO2 g/km:  151

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1418
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1940
  • Caravan (kg): 1205
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £30,325 - £37,145
  • £ (price as tested) includes £810 towing gear charges: £34,040
  • Insurance group: 18E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the SEAT Ateca 1.5 TSI SE Tech 150PS DSG 

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

2024 entrants

SEAT Ateca 1.5 TSI SE Technology

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1100kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"Its sterling work around both the hill and high speed circuits makes the Ateca a serious contender for families"

See SEAT Ateca 1.5 TSI SE Technology statistics

SUV, Oris retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 150 @ 5000-6000 rpm
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 250 @ 1500-4000
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.8s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.6s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 47.9m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 10.7m
  • CO2 g/km: 151

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1418
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1940
  • Caravan (kg): 1205
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £27,330 - £34,590
  • £ (price as tested) includes £930 towing gear equipment: £33,040
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1005
  • Insurance group: 18E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the SEAT Ateca 1.5 TSI SE Technology

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

2023 entrants

 

SEAT Leon Estate 1.5 TSI EVO FR 150PS manual

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Under 1200kg

Judges' comments:

"A solid performance from the Leon, both in terms of forward progress and the reversing procedure"

See SEAT Leon Estate statistics

Estate, A50-X (ACPS) 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): 148 @ 5000-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184 @ 1500-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.75s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.05s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 52.2m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.15m
  • CO2 g/km: 133

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1384
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1960
  • Caravan (kg): 1176
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £23,500 - £35,445
  • £ (price as tested) includes £145 tow bar pre-installation charges and £745 towing gear equipment: £30,970
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £560
  • Insurance group: 18E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the SEAT Leon Estate 1.5 TSI EVO FR 150PS manual

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

SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TDI FR 200PS 4Drive DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg and Large Family Towcars

Judges' comments:

"A great performer, aided by 4-wheel-drive and good visibility to the rear"

See SEAT Tarraco statistics

7-seater SUV, A50-X (Westfalia) retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / Auto
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 197 @ 3600-4100
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 1750-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph:15.1s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.0s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.2m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.55m
  • CO2 g/km: 172

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1897
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2450
  • Caravan (kg): 1612
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £30,785 - £44,090
  • £ (price as tested) includes £745 towing gear charges: £43,055
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,460
  • Insurance group: 27E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TDI FR 200PS 4Drive DSG

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

2022 winners and entrants

SEAT Leon Estate FR 1.5TSI 150PS

Overall winner:
Towcar of the year 2022

Judges' comments:

"Lively performance from a willing petrol engine with plenty of pulling power while remaining composed at speed."

See SEAT Leon Estate FR 1.5TSI 150PS statistics

Estate, A50-X retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 5000-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184 @ 1500-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.7s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 54.9m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.5m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 44.1-48.7mpg (WLTP overall mpg)
  • CO2 g/km: 131

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1410
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2000
  • Caravan (kg): 1199
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £22,455 - £30,800
  • £ (price as tested) includes £700 towing gear charges: £29,210
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £530
  • Insurance group: 22E
  • Towable with B licence: Yes
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

SEAT Tarraco FR Sport 2.0TDI 200PS 4Drive

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"It's a good family towcar with four wheel drive.  Lots of power on tap and a really nice drive."

See SEAT Tarraco FR Sport 2.0TDI statistics

7-seat SUV, A50-X retractable

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@rpm): 197 @ 3600-4100
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 1750-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.0s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.05s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 68.0m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 17.1m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 40.4-42.8
  • CO2 g/km: 173

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1826
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2520
  • Caravan (kg): 1552
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £29,155 - £41,200
  • £ (price as tested) includes £780 towing gear charges: £42,551
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1655
  • Insurance group: 28E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 980kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Previous years' winners and entrants

SEAT Leon Estate FR 1.5 TSI manual 150

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight 1100 - 1200kg

 

Judges' comments:

"A solid all-rounder. Estates are ideal for dog owners."

See 2021 SEAT Leon Estate FR 1.5 TSI manual 150 statistics

5 door estate, A50-X retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol (44.1-48.7 WLTP)
  • No of cylinders: In-line 4 cylinder
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6, manual
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@5000-6000 rpm
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184@1500-3500 rpm

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1374
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1960
  • Caravan (kg): 1168
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £16,675 - £37,445
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £26,555 includes £700 charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £515
  • Insurance group: 21E
  • CO2 g /km: 133
  • Towable with B licence: Yes with braked towing limit of 1500kg
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 Isofix points on the outer rear seats

SEAT Ateca XPERIENCE Lux 2.0 TDI DSG 4DRIVE 150

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg

Judges' comments:

"Looks to be a solid performer, although doesn’t look like it would excel"

See SEAT Ateca XPERIENCE Lux 2.0 TDI DSG 4DRIVE 150 statistics

5 door medium SUV, A50-X retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (42.2-44.1 WLTP)
  • 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@ 3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1598
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2130
  • Caravan (kg): 1358
  • Noseweight (kg): 88

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £23,455 - £35,685
  • Price as tested includes xxx towing gear charges: £36,390 includes £705 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,170
  • Insurance group: 24
  • CO2 g /km: 167
  • 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

SEAT Tarraco XCELLENCE Lux 2.0 TSI DSG 4DRIVE 190

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500 - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Lots of room, lots of power, refined, but thirsty"

See SEAT Tarraco XCELLENCE Lux 2.0 TSI DSG 4DRIVE 190 statistics

5 door SUV, SEAT-fitted retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol (29.7-31.7 WLTP mpg)
  • No of cylinders: In-line 4 cylinder
  • Size of engine in cc: 1984cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DSG
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 187@4200-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236@1500-4100

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1789
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2500
  • Caravan (kg): 1521
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £29,140 - £40,395
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £39,890 includes £700 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,605
  • Insurance group: 30E
  • CO2 g /km: 202
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1000kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 ISOFIX points in the rear of the car

SEAT Ateca XCELLENCE 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1150kg - 1300kg

Towcar of the Year 2020

See SEAT Ateca XCELLENCE 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG statistics

5-door SUV, SEAT retractable tow bar

Performance

  • Diesel (46.3-48.7mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 7 gears, automatic
  • Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 250@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.4 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1483
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2010
  • Caravan (kg): 1261
  • Noseweight (kg): 85

Pricing

  • From £22,635 - £35,790
  • £31,125 (price as tested) includes £690 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax:  £500
  • Insurance group: 19E
  • CO2 g /km: 123
  • Towable with B licence: Yes within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit

SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI FR

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Under 1100kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Petrol (55.4mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1498cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 150@5000 
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184@1500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1222
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1665
  • Caravan (kg): 1039
  • Noseweight (kg): 55

Pricing

  • From £16,905 to £25,205
  • £22,024 (price as tested) includes £489 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 17E
  • CO2 g /km: 115
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

SEAT Ateca 2.0 TDI 190 PS Xcellence 4 Drive DSG

Class entrant:
£33,000 - £38,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (53.3mpg 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):  10.1 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1589
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2130
  • Caravan (kg):  1351
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • £33,435 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  21
  • CO2 g /km:  135
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1370kg MTPLM

SEAT Leon ST FR 2.0 TDI

winners icon towcarOverall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2015
(£20,000 - £25,000)

Towcar of the Year 2015

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Performance

  • Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders: D/4/1598
  • 6 Gear MAN
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 181@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 280@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.4 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1415
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1980
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1203
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price: £24,616
  • Insurance group: 26 E
  • CO2 g /km: 112
  • Towable with B licence: Yes