Having the right car to accommodate you and your caravan during your journeys can make or break your experience.
Whether you’re living full-time in the caravan, or just planning on short/long term trips with one, a car that has the optimal capacity to tow your caravan can only help with your travel plans.
On average, the weight of a caravan can be anywhere from 800kg to 2,000kg. A 2 to 4 berth caravan typically weighs between 800kg and 1,300kg, with a 4 to 6 berth caravan weighing in at around 1,300kg to 2,000kg.
Therefore, a big factor in the right vehicle towing your caravan is the car’s towing capacity.
This article will cover some of the most reliable and practical cars for towing caravans.
Buy Caravan tyresAt a Glance: Best Cars for Towing a Caravan
| Model | Body Type | Max Towing Capacity | Fuel Type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Best For | Used Price From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu D-Max | Pickup Truck | 3,500kg | Diesel | Manual / Automatic | RWD / 4WD | Heavy caravans & trailers | £22,000 |
| BMW 5 Series | Executive Saloon | 2,000kg | Diesel / Petrol | Automatic | RWD | Luxury towing | £25,000 |
| Land Rover Discovery | Large SUV | 3,500kg | Diesel | Automatic | AWD | Family off-road towing | £30,000 |
| Honda CR-V | Compact SUV | 1,500kg | Petrol Hybrid | Automatic | AWD | Lightweight caravans | £24,000 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | Large SUV | 3,500kg | Diesel | Automatic | AWD | Heavy-duty family towing | £35,000 |
| Skoda Superb | Estate | 2,200kg | Diesel | Manual / Automatic | FWD | Value & practicality | £16,000 |
| Skoda Kodiaq | Mid-size SUV | 2,000kg | Diesel / Petrol | Automatic | AWD / FWD | Family SUV towing | £20,000 |
| Kia Sorento | Large SUV | 2,000kg | Hybrid | Automatic | AWD | Hybrid towing | £28,000 |
| Land Rover Defender | Off-Road SUV | 3,500kg | Diesel / PHEV | Automatic | AWD | Premium off-road towing | £45,000 |
| Volvo XC90 | Large SUV | 2,400kg | PHEV / Diesel | Automatic | AWD | Luxury hybrid towing | £32,000 |
| Volvo V90 | Estate | 2,100kg | Diesel / Hybrid | Automatic | FWD / AWD | Estate-car towing | £22,000 |
| Kia EV9 | Large SUV (EV) | 2,500kg | Electric | Automatic | AWD | Electric family towing | £45,000 (new) |
| Skoda Enyaq | Mid-size SUV (EV) | 1,200kg | Electric | Automatic | AWD | Lightweight electric towing | £30,000 (new) |