1.6 dci xtrail

PeteKimArkell
PeteKimArkell Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited March 2020 in Towcars & Towing #1

We own a 2005 2.2 diesel xtrail that now has 187,000 miles on the clock. We are looking at replacing it with a 2016/17 1.6 diesel xtrail. The torque and hp figures are similar. We own a 2005 lunar solaris 1 van. I know its slightly over the 85% recommended match, but as an experienced hgv driver I have never had any problems. We wondered if anyone has experience of this vehicle for towing before we splash out. Thanks for reading.

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  • Tigi
    Tigi Forum Participant Posts: 1,038
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    edited March 2020 #2

    From various posts over the years the general opinion on engines is that a 1.6 doesn't have the guts for towing satisfactorily, however someone with experience of the exact car may come on.

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