2015 annual Tow Car Award winners announced including Ford Mondeo, Skoda Octavia and, surpsingly, the Citroën C4 Cactus
The Ford Mondeo 1.5T EcoBoost has been awarded with the Best Petrol Tow Car title for 2015, it has been announced.
In a battle which saw the Mondeo out-tow its competitors in Practical Caravan Magazine’s annual awards, judges, including What Car Magazine and The Camping and Caravanning Club described the engine as “a star”, despite lacking pulling power compared to its diesel equivalent.
Of Ford’s winning entry, judges also commented that the Mondeo was also “noticeably stronger in the middle of the rev range than most petrols” whilst “showing no fear” in a lane-change test.
Other notable winners in the awards included the Skoda Octavia Hatchback, which claimed the Up to 1400kg title and winning praise for its engine which was described as performing at a “decent pace”, as well as the Volkswagen Passat Estate pipping its contenders to the post in the 1700 to 1899kg category, perhaps due to its 4-wheel drive system and electronic handbrake providing for “effortless hillstarts”.
Meanwhile, in the Green category, the Volvo V40 Cross Country scooped first place, being heralded as “very impressive” and “quick and decisive”.
Perhaps more surprisingly, the Citroën C4 Cactus claimed the 2015 Best Ultralight Tow Car title, with judges explaining the rather novel vehicle was particularly suitable for towing a trailer tent, managing to press home its advantage over its competitors.
With caravans becoming much lighter and a number of car manufacturers realising the pastime is certainly here to stay whilst growing more popular by the year, there is so much more choice available these days when it comes to towing than ever before. Let us know what you tow with and whether you’d be willing to trade it in for one of these winners if you had the opportunity to in the comments below.
