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The latest Skoda Kodiaq is now officially the best in the business for towing, according to What Car? and The Camping and Caravanning Club.
The second-generation of the Czech SUV, launched in 2024, (tested in 2.0 TDI 193PS SportLine DSG 4×4 form) topped the ‘1,700-1,999kg’ category, scoring higher than any of its 35 rivals to drive off with the overall crown of Tow Car of the Year award.
Skoda has now won eight overall Tow Car of the Year titles, and recorded 36 category wins – making it one of the most successful marques in the history of the awards.
The judging panel, comprised of car and towing experts from What Car? and the Camping and Caravan Club, conducted a series of tests at the Horiba-MIRA proving ground in Warwickshire with a range of caravans.
Trials included an emergency lane-change, 30-60mph acceleration, 30-0mph braking, and a hill start on a 1-in-6 slope. All test vehicles were also rated for their towing suitability, with boot space and trailer stability systems also taken into account.
“As always, we look for cars that can be enjoyed every day as well as while towing,” said What Car? Editor Steve Huntingford.
“As a daily driver the Kodiaq strikes a near ideal ride and handling balance. Keen drivers can enjoy themselves, but the car is comfortable for passengers. There’s enough space for seven to come along for the ride, and the driving position is spot on.
“The Kodiaq ticks all the right boxes while towing. It’s very stable at the legal limit, and the engine has enough poke for nipping past dawdling traffic.”
The Kodiaq wasn’t the only Škoda model recognised by the What Car? and Camping and Caravan Club judges. The new Elroq, launched earlier this year, took its first tow car award by winning the ‘Electric car up to 1200kg’ category.
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