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These are some of the best tow cars available today

Looking to get out towing this year? We’ve picked out some of the ideal cars for the job.

By contributor Jack Evans, PA Motoring Reporter
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Volkswagen Touareg
The Touareg has a large towing capacity

Towing is something that thousands of UK motorists need to do each year. Whether it be for a caravan, a boat or something between the two, towing with your car can unlock a whole new range of adventures and pursuits.

Likewise, for businesses, towing can sometimes make the difference. Here, we’re going to check out some of the very best tow cars available today.

Skoda Superb Estate

SKoda Superb Estate
(Skoda)

But importantly, it’s got the right skills when it comes to towing, too. It has an outright towing capacity of 2,000kg when equipped with a 2.0-litre diesel engine, while that engine means that the Superb never feels out of puff.

Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento
The new Sorento has a more distinctive look than before

Its maximum tow weight of 2,500kg is impressive, while the 2.2-litre diesel engine it uses provides enough performance to get you up those steeper inclines easily.

Volvo V90

Volvo V90
The V90 favours comfort over outright dynamics

Opt for the current T6 and you’ll get a maximum towing capacity of 2,500kg, while high-res cameras can help out when parking.

Nissan X-Trail

The X-Trail is back for a new generation. (Nissan)

It’s got a respectable maximum tow weight of 1,800kg, too, which means it should be able to handle most towing jobs.

Kia EV9

Kia EV9
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In fact, it has a maximum tow weight of 2,500kg, so it’ll be suitable for all types of tasks. While the 349-mile headline range is impressive, it’s likely that you’ll get significantly lower than this when towing – so it’s worth bearing in mind.

Volkswagen ID.7 GTX

The ID.7 is available in an estate guise. (VW)

Opt for the dual-motor GTX version and you’ll get a maximum towing capacity of 1,200kg, too, which is ideal for smaller caravans and boats. It’s more than the 1,000kg capacity you’ll get from the non-GTX version, too.

Volkswagen Touareg

The Touareg is available with petrol, diesel and hybrid engines. (Volkswagen)

But even if you want to tow something a little more ordinary, the latest Touareg is more than up to the challenge. It’s got a maximum towing capacity of 3,500kg – the maximum available to a passenger car in the UK.

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