THE Land Rover Discovery 4 has landed the title of Britain’s best car for towing.
Launched last September, the Disco beat off a host of rivals in the annual Practical Caravan, The Camping & Caravanning Club & What Car? Towcar awards 2010.
The Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS, which features a whopping 3,500kgs towing ability and comes with optional technologies likes Tow Assist and Trailer Stability Assist, won its class and the overall title.
Practical Caravan’s towcar editor David Motton praised the winner’s all round capability saying: “The Land Rover Discovery 4 is an exceptional car. The old model was one of our favourite towcars, but the new Discovery 4 improves upon it in just about every area.
“It’s hard to say whether the 3.0-litre engine or the superb ride and handling deserve top billing.
“Most cars picked up far lower scores for practicality than for towing, a sign that manufacturers really need to think harder about towcar drivers’ needs.
“Land Rover leads the way, though. With its full-size spare, self-levelling suspension, Trailer Stability Programme, huge boot and many more practical features, the Discovery 4 ticks more boxes than just about any other car.
“It’s the best car in this year’s tests by some margin and a more than worthy overall winner,” added Motton.
Skoda scooped a pair of honours courtesy of the Octavia Estate 1.6 Greenline, which landed the green award, and the Superb Estate 2.0 TDI 170 SE in the 1,575-1,724kg category.
Parent company Volkswagen took the trophy for the 1,424 towing category with the Golf 2.0 TDI 140 Match while other section winners were the Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi (1,425-1,574kg) and the Mazda CX-7 (1,725-1,899kg).
The Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi Style took the best value 4x4 award and the Kia Sedona 2.2 CRDi landed the best MPV accolade.