VIDEO: Inside the award-winning VW Jetta Towcar of the Year

by Marcus Dubois
Many eyebrows were raised in September when the Caravan Club controversially named the Volkswagen Jetta as its Towcar of the Year. In particular, many pointed to its modest towing limit of just 1,400kg. At the recent NCC Motorhome and Caravan Show we took a look to find out why this mid-sized family saloon is causing such a stir in the caravan world.
For those looking for a bit more power to tow an altogether heavier breed of caravan, VW has wide range of 4WD options, including the Touareg. This hefty SUV weighs over two tonnes and offers more than enough stability to take on even the largest of twin-axle tourers.
Watch our video report for a closer look at these two distinctly different towcars, and then let us know what you think of the VW Jetta and Touareg by using the comments box below.