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These are the best cars for towing a caravan

Caravan season is nearly upon us, but which car should you be using to tow? We look at some of the best cars for the job on sale today

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Caravanning is one of the most popular leisure activities in the UK, with thousands of people hitching up and heading out on to the open road each year.

However, towing a caravan requires a tow car which is fit for the job – and that’s why we’ve picked out 10 of the best that are on sale right now.

Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover's Discovery is hugely capable off-road
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In addition, the Discovery is available with towing-specific assistance systems, and it can even be fitted with technology that will autonomously reverse and park the car and caravan together. Prices start from £46.335, and if pure towing practicality is what you’re after then opt for the base model – all engine and trim variants have the same 3,500kg towing capacity.

Skoda Kodiaq

The Kodiaq can be fitted with seven seats
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Kia Sorento

The Sorento is accompanied by a seven-year warranty
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However, there are some features here which makes the Sorento an ideal tow car choice. It’s rated to be able to tow 2.5 tonnes on a braked trailer, while a self-levelling rear-end has been fitted as standard, too.

Ssangyong Rexton

The Rexton provides excellent low-cost motoring
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A Mercedes-sourced 2.2-litre diesel engine provides more than enough grunt for towing duties, though the ladder-frame chassis does mean it falls behind rivals in terms of overall ride comfort. At £28,495, it represents good value for a workhorse off-roader.

Jaguar I-Pace

The I-Pace is one of the latest all-electric offerings to hit the market
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You’ll pay a pretty penny to get behind the wheel of a fashionable, premium, all-electric SUV, though, with prices starting at £63,495.

Volvo XC90

The XC90 is a go-to choice for those who want to seat seven people in comfort
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It’s available with a hybrid powertrain, which is ideal for caravan owners thanks to its impressively brisk performance and low running costs. That said, with prices starting at £50,435 and rising to £62,570 for the base hybrid model, it’s certainly not one of the cheapest options on this list.

Skoda Octavia Scout

The Octavia Scout is a more road-biased four-wheel-drive
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In addition, when you come to unhitch the trailer, you’re left with an estate car that will happily and comfortably eat up the motorway miles, too. The Scout version of the Octavia estate commands a hefty premium of nearly £10k over the standard model, starting at £27,185.

Volkswagen Amarok

The Amarok comes with a powerful 3.0-litre V6 engine
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The large load bed at the rear is ideal for bigger items, and there’s an optional cover for this should need to store them overnight.

It’s not cheap, though. The car-like cabin and impressive ride will set you back at least £30,445.

Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

The SX4 Cross is remarkably good off-road
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In addition, you can get the SX4 with Suzuki’s clever AllGrip all-wheel-drive technology, affording it with much better traction and stability than you’d expect for a car of this size. It offers fantastic value, with prices starting at £14,999 – even the top-spec SZ5 trim starts at less than £22k.

Ford S-Max

The S-Max is a great choice for larger families
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The S-Max makes sense if you’re looking to take the family away in comfort, while also being able to tow safely and effectively at the same time. It’s also reasonably priced given the practicality on offer, starting at £26,450.

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