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Which SUV do you recommend to tow a caravan and return good mpg?

I'm currently using a Mercedes-Benz R320CDI L to tow my caravan. It's a lovely, comfortable car that tows with ease. However the fuel economy is not great (about 22mpg when towing). I'm thinking of changing cars and I'm looking for suggestions. I had looked at the Audi Q7, but the reviews were not that great. Can you suggest a car that will tow up to 2200kg (currently towing 1400kg) and return nearer to 30mpg when towing with just two passengers? I only use the car at weekends or when caravanning as I have other cars for commuting etc.

Asked on 19 January 2013 by GG, Hightown

Answered by Honest John
You have picked one of the best tow cars there must be with its four-wheel drive and colossal weight. If you can do without an automatic transmission, then both the KIA Sorento 2.2 R Type diesel manual and the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 R Type diesel manual will tow 2500kg and probably give about 40mpg solo. The automatics can only tow 2000kg.

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