What are the best cars for towing?

Do you regularly tow with your car? Maybe it’s with a caravan or horsebox? Well, there are lots of choices available on the new car market that are more than capable of being up to the job if you’re looking to make a change.

As cars become more technologically advanced, so too do their powertrains and torque figures – meaning there has never been more choice on the market for those that need to tow. Many of the cars on this list feature some form of towing assistance system, too, which can make things even easier.

We’ve compiled a list of the best new cars on the market if you’re a regular tower of trailers and caravans.

One of the best cars for towing is Land Rover’s Discovery SUV as not only is it practical and large enough to accommodate a growing family, but it also has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500kg – making it one of the best tow cars on sale.

The Discovery has a premium-feeling interior, is offered with plenty of different engines and, if you like the exterior design, makes the Discovery close to the complete package.

Volkswagen’s flagship SUV, the Touareg, has gained an image over its 21-year history for being one of the ultimate tow cars, and it’s not hard to see why.

It can tow up to 3,500kg without breaking a sweat and if you opt for the 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel unit, not only does it come packed with 286bhp but it has torque levels of 500Nm – making towing those heavier loads a breeze.

Land Rover’s strong and dependable Defender not only looks great wherever it goes, but it can tow well while striking a pose. Not to mention its go-anywhere capability, which comes courtesy of an accomplished four-wheel-drive system. The 3.0-litre diesel unit allows for a maximum towing capacity of 3,500kg – just like in the Touareg.

But unlike the Volkswagen, it has been built from the ground up to be one of the best off-roaders in the world and its strong engine and pulling power make it a wise choice on this list.

It comes with a variety of different body styles and it can make for a great family car, but some of the options can escalate the price tag somewhat to make the Defender rather expensive.

Toyota’s latest Land Cruiser is a good looking and tough off-roader that not only has reliability on its side but also comes with a towing capacity of 3,500kg thanks to its engine’s 500Nm of torque, making it a lot less of a chore to pull those heavier loads such as a caravan or trailer.

Toyota’s infamous off-roader has been around for over 70 years and not only has it proved itself to be one of the world’s strongest and toughest vehicles, but the Land Cruiser will always be ready for any hard graft nature prepares to throw at it – making it the ideal towing car.

Skoda’s Superb Estate may only have a maximum towing capacity of up to 2,200kg, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a great tow car.

The Superb is one of the most complete cars on the market, offering limousine levels of interior space and a boot capacity that will put larger SUVs to shame. The Skoda also comes with handy storage features dotted about the place to make it not only the ideal family car but perfect for those caravan trips away.

Mazda has always done things differently and the CX-60 is one of its latest examples that bucks that trend. While many car manufacturers are going down the electrified route, Mazda has decided to give one of its largest SUVs a new 3.3-litre turbocharged diesel engine that generates 450Nm of torque. If you go for the all-wheel-drive model, its maximum towing capacity is up to 2,500kg, and although that may not be the most impressive on this list, it’s still up there with some of the very best.

Its interior is a lovely place to sit and you get a decent array of standard equipment, but its boot space could be aided a little bit further by offering more space in this category of car – but overall the CX-60 is a cracking choice for a tow car.