The best tow car for a 2000kg caravan is going to be among the heavyweights of the towing world. Any car capable of towing a two-tonne caravan has to be.
It’s no surprise that SUV tow cars dominate, taking four of five places on our shortlist for this category at the Practical Caravan Awards 2025. The only other car to make the grade is our favourite MPV. Whether you need space for five or seven, we have a recommendation that should suit you. Likewise, most engine preferences are catered for.
The only electric car on any shortlist claims a spot among the best models in this heaviest weight class. Plug-in hybrids and diesel tow cars also feature. There’s no petrol, as petrol power without electrical assistance would be very thirsty while towing a two-tonne caravan. All the cars on this shortlist are pricey, but many are available for much less if you shop for a used example. If you have deep enough pockets, though, all five of our recommendations offer luxury, especially the exceptional winner.
Our winner of this category at the Practical Caravan Awards is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport D350 Autobiography, an option that we think provides power, comfort and stability – everything you could want in one of the best tow cars.
The best tow car for a 2000kg caravan
Land Rover Range Rover Sport D350 Autobiography
- Price: £102,625
- Kerbweight: 2435kg
- 85% match figure: 2070kg
- Maximum towing weight: 3500kg
Reasons to buy:
- A brilliant, heavy and powerful tow car
Reasons to avoid:
- Likely to be out of budget for many caravanners
The best tow car for a 2000kg caravan at the Practical Caravan Awards 2025
For our money, the Range Rover Sport is a better car than the regular Range Rover. The fact that it costs less is a bonus.
It’s still a very expensive car, of course. But if your pockets are both deep and full, this is an exceptional tow car.
The D350 diesel engine is perfectly suited to towing. It has 350hp and 516lb ft of torque, enough to haul heavy and luxurious twin-axle caravans with ease. For such a quick and heavy car, the combined fuel economy figure of 38.1mpg is not unreasonable.
This is a very heavy car as well as a powerful one. The kerbweight of 2435kg contributes to excellent high-speed stability, although the well-judged suspension also plays its part.
Without a caravan in tow, the Sport strikes a fine balance between luxurious comfort and dynamic performance. It’s more enjoyable to drive on a twisty road than the more expensive Range Rover without being too firm or harsh.
BMW X5 50e M Sport
- Price: £82,055
- Kerbweight: 2495kg
- 85% match figure: 2121kg
- Maximum towing weight: 2700kg
Reasons to buy:
- Fantastic stability and capable of towing a very heavy tourer
Reasons to avoid:
- High price in comparison to some others here
Perhaps the BMW X5 doesn’t match the Range Rover Sport’s sense of occasion, but otherwise it’s every bit as capable.
The diesel models are excellent, but we’ve gone for the plug-in hybrid 50e. According to the official figures, it’s capable of 62 miles running on electricity alone.
With electricity and petrol power working together, the 50e has 516lb ft of torque. That matches the pulling power of the Range Rover Sport diesel, and means you’ll be up to 60mph before you know it.
Stability is as good as it gets, thanks to firmly controlled suspension and a kerbweight just shy of 2500kg. Even a two-tonne tourer will be kept in its place by the X5.
Inside, the X5’s high-tech cabin is a feast for the eyes, with its vibrant twin-screen display. There’s lots of room for five to travel in comfort.
Low emissions make the X5 50e a tax-efficient choice for company car drivers.
Kia EV9 378bhp GT-Line AWD
- Price: £73,275
- Kerbweight: 2664kg
- 85% match figure: 2264kg
- Maximum towing weight: 2500kg
Reasons to buy:
- Huge kerbweight results in plenty of stability
Reasons to avoid:
- Interior finish isn’t as smart as some rivals’
The EV9 is the only electric car we’ve included on our list of the best tow cars this year. It’s the best EV we’ve yet driven for towing – and by some distance.
We won’t rehash the arguments against towing with an EV here (principally the short range and difficulty in recharging with a caravan). Suffice to say that if you are willing to find a way around these problems, the EV9 will reward you with exceptional performance and stability.
It is a huge car, both in size and weight. The enormous kerbweight of well over 2.5 tonnes helps with stability, and the instant punch of the car’s twin electric motors has car and caravan hastily gathering pace.
Inside, the EV9’s cabin doesn’t match the finish of, say, a BMW iX. However, the iX has five seats, whereas the EV9 can seat seven in comfort.
While the cost is higher than you might expect of a Kia, the EV9 offers more practicality than any electric car with a similar price tag.
Full review: Kia EV9 378bhp GT-Line AWD
Volkswagen Multivan 2.0 TDI 150PS Life standard
- Price: £48,375
- Kerbweight: 2133kg
- 85% match figure: 1813kg
- Maximum towing weight: 2000kg
Reasons to buy:
- Plenty of clever bits of kit come as standard
Reasons to avoid:
- Acceleration when towing is lacking
The Multivan is one the best MPVs on sale. Volkswagen’s seven-seater is packed with clever features.
There’s the sliding console that moves up and down the cabin like an in-flight refreshment trolley, plus every seat is on runners to juggle legroom and luggage space as needed.
All passengers have plenty of space and sit up high, so there’s no need for Yoga-like flexibility to be comfortable in the third row.
As a tow car, the Multivan’s acceleration is adequate, but no better. It’s asking a lot of the 150hp diesel to pull a fully loaded car and caravan. While it is possible to tow two tonnes, it’s only advisable for an experienced tow car driver.
While it may be slow, the Multivan is very stable, and traction is good considering that power is sent to the front wheels. A four-wheel-drive version with more power would make the VW an even better alternative to a big SUV.
Volvo XC60 T6 Plus
- Price: £57,687
- Kerbweight: 2163kg
- 85% match figure: 1859kg
- Maximum towing weight: 2250kg
Reasons to buy:
- Powerful, stable and spacious
Reasons to avoid:
- Thirsty on petrol when the battery is depleted
It may have been around for a few years now, but the Volvo XC60 remains a very strong tow car.
A mid-life update improved the T6’s electric range to 51 miles in ideal conditions. For many of us, that means commutes and school runs can be completed without using petrol.
While towing, the useful electric range makes for exceptional fuel economy when towing a modest distance, although the T6 is considerably thirstier once the battery runs low.
Although not the heaviest of our favourite cars for towing a two-tonne caravan, the XC60 is stable enough to handle a big twin-axle tourer. Ideally the driver would be experienced, otherwise we’d recommend towing no more than the 85% match figure of 1859kg (see: matching a car to a caravan for more on this).
The Volvo has plenty of pulling power when using both electricity and petrol power, so hilly roads will barely slow down progress.
Inside, there’s space for five in a cabin that’s every bit as stylish as you’d expect of a Volvo.
For those who have a lighter tourer, it could be worth opting for the best car for towing a 1500kg caravan instead.
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