T‑Roc and Touareg win at the Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2027 awards

Volkswagen celebrated two wins at this year’s Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year Awards. The T‑Roc R-Line was voted best for towing caravans weighing 1,100 to 1,400 kg, while the Touareg Final Edition won the category for caravans weighing 1,800 to 2,000 kg.

How the Caravan and Motorhome Club judges tow cars

First the cars were split into categories according to caravan weight, to make it easy for potential buyers to choose the best vehicles for their caravans. Then each car was assessed by Caravan and Motorhome Club experts in a variety of everyday towing situations including gradients, hill starts, downhill braking, high-speed stability, reversing, comfort, visibility and the ability to join fast-moving traffic.

What the judges said about the T‑Roc

The judges said: “This stylish compact SUV has long impressed caravanners. The car tested had Volkswagen’s perennial 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine and it really shone. There was more than enough power for hill starts and the car handled well with good refinement.”

The winning spec: T‑Roc R-Line 1.5 eTSI 150 PS DSG

The Volkswagen T‑Roc R-Line 1.5 eTSI 150 PS with seven-speed direct-shift gearbox (DSG) won the 1,100 to 1,400 kg category, and it starts at £39,155 (OTR RRP inc VAT).

What the judges said about the Touareg

The judges said: “This SUV has always impressed, but especially so this year as it had an unbeatable combination of power, refinement, comfort and driving dynamics. It excelled in this class, delivering effortless acceleration and smooth six-cylinder refinement. Despite its size, the big Volkswagen recorded one of the shortest stopping distances of the competition and remained beautifully controlled throughout. Opulent inside and brimming with tech, the Touareg ticks nearly every single box.”

The winning spec: Touareg Final Edition 3.0 TDI 4MOTION 286 PS

When moving up in size to caravans weighing 1,800 to 2,000 kg, the judges were particularly impressed by the Touareg Final Edition 3.0 TDI 4MOTION 286 PS, with eight-speed Tiptronic gearbox which starts at £72,655 (OTR RRP inc VAT).

“We are delighted with our double success at this year’s Towcar of the Year Awards,” said Ewan Elder, Product Manager at Volkswagen UK for both the T‑Roc and the Touareg. “These awards put vehicles through their paces in stringent but real-world conditions, and as such, people have enormous faith in the comments and decisions of Caravan and Motorhome Club judges.” These awards for the T‑Roc and Touareg underline how they are the perfect choices for anyone with caravans weighing 1,100 to 1,400 kg and 1,800 to 2,000 kg respectively.”

The right Volkswagen for towing your caravan depends on its weight. If your caravan weighs between 1,100 and 1,400 kg, the T‑Roc is the towcar for you. If you have a larger caravan that’s between 1,800 and 2,000 kg the Touareg is your best choice. If your caravan lands somewhere between the two, you might want to consider the Volkswagen Passat, which was the overall Towcar of the Year in 2026, and has a towing capacity of up to 1,600 kg.

If you’re looking for a tow car that can handle between 1,100 and 1,400 kg, then look no further than the T‑Roc.

What makes the T‑Roc good for towing?

The T‑Roc can tow up to 1,500 kg, but it really shines while towing between 1,100 to 1,400 kg. It offers reliable handling and remains incredibly stable even during emergency manoeuvres. The mild-hybrid engine in the T‑Roc R-Line 1.5 eTSI provides you with more than enough power for hill starts, while features like Trailer Assist make it easier to park and manoeuvre your caravan.

The Touareg is an excellent tow car, especially if you’re towing between 1,800 and 2,000 kg.

What makes the Touareg good for towing?

While the Touareg won the towing award for 1,800 to 2,000 kg, it has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 kg. It offers great stability at high speeds, and the optional self-levelling air suspension smooths out uneven loads and heavy towbar loads.

Tow bar as standard and Trailer Assist

The Touareg comes with a towbar as standard, which can handle loads up to 140 kg. Plus, with the Trailer Assist feature it’s easy to manoeuvre and park your trailer. Just select where you want to go, and Trailer Assist will handle the steering while you take care of the accelerator, brake and shifting gears.

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