Towing with the Evoque?

Hard question I know, but based on the SD4 190 Diesel engine and a manual six speed what do you think the evoque wil be like as a tow car?

I guess the Freelander is the nearest to compare?

We will be swapping 2x cars for the evoque, Mk6 Golf GTi and a Ford Transit Sport.

I use the van to tow my race car and the Golf is for the Mrs as will the Evoque as a day to day driver.

Anyone planning on towing a lot with the Evoque?

Dave

I know bog-all about towing (lots on here do), but for my 2 pence worth I'd say that advertising the Evoque towing a boat would have been a mistake if it isn't actually capable of doing it.

Every 4x4 Land Rover or Range Rover makes a good tow car. It's just what they do.

Not so sure on a 2wd as pulling trailers up steep hills can make the front go a bit light, so I'd prefer the 4x4 option.

Just check the towing max weight in the handbook or online.

Thanks for that, I was guessing that all would be well.

Car and trailer only weigh 1500kg, so its not a huge weight to carry. Not sure what the actual capicites are for the 4wd 190 SD4?

Dave

(12-07-2011 02:48pm)HA54SYM Wrote:  Thanks for that, I was guessing that all would be well.

Car and trailer only weigh 1500kg, so its not a huge weight to carry. Not sure what the actual capicites are for the 4wd 190 SD4?

Dave

According to this link the max braked trailer weight is 1800kg.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/Deta...eriv=51544

2WD is 1500kg I beleive

(12-07-2011 03:53pm)pureevoque Wrote:  2WD is 1500kg I beleive

Yes.

(13-07-2011 08:29am)Fox Wrote:  

(12-07-2011 03:53pm)pureevoque Wrote:  2WD is 1500kg I beleive

Yes.

The 4wd should be ok then I guess.

Going for the rearview cam for the trailer hitch as well.

Just got too look out for a nice 'stealth' detachable towbar now.

Dave