Is a hybrid car a good choice for towing?

I am thinking of changing my diesel Skoda Karoq for a hybrid petrol car - either a plug-in or self-charging. I am worried because I tow a caravan and most hybrid cars have small engines backed by an electric motor. Which would be the best to tow with the caravan weighs 1,350 kg? Would I be better sticking to the diesel?

Asked on 14 March 2022 by

Answered by Andrew Brady
It probably depends on the kind of journeys you'll use the car for when you're not towing your caravan. If you cover a lot of long journeys, don't be quite so quick to ditch the diesel. A hybrid would be better for short journeys or urban use, however, and many will be more than up to the job of towing 1,350kg. Take a look at the Toyota RAV4. The AWD hybrid model has an official braked towing capacity of up to 1,650kg capacity, while the plug-in variant can tow up to 1,500kg.
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