The ŠKODA Karoq Sportline 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4×4 SCR has won this year’s overall trophy and also triumphed in the Caravan Weight 1400kg – 1500kg Category and the Family Towcar Category in the 40th Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year Competition.

The industry’s longest standing towcar testing awards saw the ŠKODA Karoq take the title honour ahead of the entire field, its performance highly impressed the judges around UTAC’s Millbrook Proving Ground’s demanding and unique track.

The ŠKODA Karoq Sportline 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4×4 SCR 2023 edition is a recently refreshed model and a 2.0-litre diesel engine with four-wheel drive – it claimed Class and Category victories as well as the overall title.

Twenty four entrants were put into caravan weight categories – rather than being listed by price – to make it easier for buyers to know which cars could tow their caravans. Cars were entered into classes using their 85% kerbweight figure or by their towing limit, whichever was the lower. The competition had six weight classes, two Family Towcar categories as well as Electric and Plug in Hybrid categories.

Nick Lomas, Director General of the Caravan and Motorhome Club said, “This year’s Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year Competition was notable for the number of electric vehicles competing, and the EVs performed well against established petrol and diesel offerings.  Meanwhile, SUVs lined up against estates and pick-ups, and even a traditional MPV was fielded.  Leisure vehicle holidays are more popular than ever, it’s important that the Club continues to provide qualified and unbiased information to help all those who plan to tow to find the right towcar for their needs.”

Each car was put through its paces at the UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground near Bedford. Manufacturers were invited to submit for testing any vehicle that was capable of towing a trailer over 750kg and on sale on 1 October 2022.

The complete winners line-up can be found here.