At Eden we are experts in matching your perfect car to your caravan and can talk you though the options for fitting manufacturer-approved towing equipment too.
Here are our top 10 cars for towing a caravan:
At Eden, we are experts in matching your perfect car to your caravan and can talk you through the options for fitting manufacturer-approved towing equipment too.
If you have a larger caravan—and a bigger family—the Santa Fe is a pretty unbeatable package. It’s available with a traditional diesel engine or a plug-in hybrid petrol/electric combination. Most Santa Fes have four-wheel drive too, helping you to keep moving even on a slippery campsite.
The Tucson has many of the same qualities as its Santa Fe big brother, but in a smaller package, which is perfect for more compact caravans. It has a vast 620-litre boot for all your luggage and a choice of petrol, mild-hybrid, hybrid or PHEV powertrains and two- or four-wheel drive.
The new Grandland makes a great family car but is also happy to work hard when it is time to tow. There’s a choice of frugal turbo petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid powertrains, which means cheaper company car tax as well as impressive low-down pulling power. The newest model is incredibly stylish too, incorporating Vauxhall’s latest ‘Vizor’ face.
While an SUV is the default choice for many caravanners, the Astra Sport Tourer is proof that the estate car has plenty of life left in it. Efficient turbocharged petrol and diesel engines have towing capacities of up to 1,500 kg and the interior features have been designed to make that long drive to the campsite comfortable and effortless.
Mazda’s new CX-60 is a luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUV which offers something brilliantly different to towing enthusiasts who enjoy their driving—and a bit of luxury. Power comes from a 2.5-litre petrol engine mated to an electric motor and battery. When towing, it has excellent low-down pulling power and responds instantly to changing grip conditions.
The Peugeot 5008 has been re-designed to offer the practicality of an MPV with the style of an SUV and the comfort of a luxury saloon. Its efficient powertrains include a flexible turbo diesel, which has enough pulling power to tow a 1,750kg caravan, while also carrying up to seven people in individual, fully adaptable seats.
MG HS Plug-in Hybrid is an and excellent towing vehicle which uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a 90kW electric motor to give an EV-only range of 32 miles with zero tailpipe emissions – plenty for a typical commute. With a caravan attached to the back it means you’ll have instant pulling power too. But the most surprising part of the MG HS is the excellent value and quality.
The idea of towing with a Fiat 500 might seem laughable, but the 500X is proof that you can have all the retro style of the world’s most famous city car in a package which can cope with a family and their holidays. A new mild-hybrid powertrain provides low-down pulling power to make steep climbs a breeze.
Suzuki has always had a reputation for building solid, capable and reliable SUVs and the Vitara has long had a loyal following among caravanners due to their value and capability. The latest models have a choice of mild or full hybrid engines and the manual versions are available with Suzuki’s AllGrip 4WD system – perfect for towing in muddy campsites and on steep gravel tracks.
If you’ve got a smaller caravan and don’t want to compromise on style, then the Mokka could be just your cup of tea. Despite its compact dimensions, this little SUV has real head turning style on the outside and top-notch technology inside. The Mokka has the choice of turbocharged petrol or diesel engine with plenty of pulling power for a smaller caravan and will prove comfortable even on long trips.
The groundbreaking Hyundai Ioniq 5 is so much more than a revolutionary approach to modern driving, its pretty strong too!
Even the entry models deliver a whopping 750kg pulling power, matched with beautiful handling and an unprecedented interior comfort and style, we can't think of a better way to enjoy your caravan holiday!
Looking to bring a few extras on your road trip, then you do well to look at the Peugeot E-Rifter! A fantastic 7 seater electric car that packs in more seats and doesn’t comprimise style and comfort.