Tow cars

windmill1313
windmill1313 Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited April 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

We are looking tobuy a second hand tow car- the tow weight is 1300k .We have looked at Kia sportage, but would welcome any other suggestions.

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  • windmill1313
    windmill1313 Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited April 2016 #2

    Thats my husband

  • commeyras
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    edited April 2016 #3

    Undecided??

  • Simon100
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    edited April 2016 #4

    Mazda CX5.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited April 2016 #5

    Ford Kuga. It will be more economical than a Sportage.

  • Colin51
    Colin51 Forum Participant Posts: 18
    edited April 2016 #6

    if you go for the sportage it would have to be the 2 litre the 1.7 is only plated for 1200kg

  • reynoray
    reynoray Forum Participant Posts: 106
    edited April 2016 #7

    I have towed a caravan rated at 1295 kgs all up for three years with a 1.8 diesel Mitsubishi ASX.  We've done major European tours and I can't fault it.  They are cheaper than Kia etc too.

  • Sir Bruin
    Sir Bruin Forum Participant Posts: 90
    edited April 2016 #8

    I also tow with a Ford Kuga ( 140 bhp, 2WD, MTPLM 1350KG) and would agree with CY - more economical than the Kia

  • Wildwood
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    edited April 2016 #9

    We use a Mazda 6. Very economical, reliable and tows very well.

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited April 2016 #10

    Just how economical can any car be when towing? My tow car's mpg around town is low 20s but when I put a ton plus wobbly box on the back it's ..... low 20s. Does anyone by a tow car for its economy?  

  • SteveL
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    edited April 2016 #11

    Certainly not us, we bought the same again because we knew it towed our van well. However, there were other vehicles we considered which would have also done the job but had much worse solo figures than what we went with. So in this respect and because we
    use our vehicle for more than towing, it is a consideration.

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