Up to
CARS OVER £32,000
10%
discount
conditions. All the more credit to it,
for Towcar
of the Year
Over £32,000
then, that all were agreed on the
2009 Class
Class Winner
confidence-inspiring brakes and fuss-
Winners
**
free restart on our severe hill test. For
Mercedes-Benz C320 CDI
such a big outfit, the XC70 and its
Estate Sport
twin-axle Bailey caravan made a
surprisingly nimble pairing that could
be handled with confidence. Our test
car was packed with optional extra
gizmos such as adaptive cruise
control, collision warning, blind spot
information system etc. Great tools
or just too complicated? Time will
tell. 90kg noseweight and an
excellent load carrier.
Toyota Land Cruiser V8
Price as tested £56,796
One of the great things
about a car this size is that it
will take a lot to push it out
of shape. The Toyota Land Cruiser
was towing in some atrocious
conditions but it never deviated from
Mercedes-Benz C320 CDI lived with it) is no problem with speed stability, but this car’s time on the chosen line whatever the caravan
Car insurance with
Estate Sport automatic transmission and held car the test track did coincide with some was doing. Power comes from a big
Price as tested £35,593 and caravan on a 17% incline particularly wet and windy (4.5-litre) V8 diesel engine that
At this price you could have provided you gave it a hefty push; but
almost any towcar you want; the new C-Class includes ‘hill start
more pulling power
your choice will depend on assist’ that prevents roll-back even if
how much towing you do. you don’t apply the parking brake.
Caravanning probably wasn’t high on Despite its price tag, it offers best
the list of priorities when M-B value for money in class in terms of
designed the new C-Class but it has operational costs. Like the other M-B
produced a very worthy towcar in the in the competition, a full load will go Exclusive car insurance offer for members only.
C320 CDI Estate Sport and, to be fair, in but the ‘parcel shelf’/cover has to
the specification includes trailer be removed.
We’ll beat your renewal by £25, guaranteed.*
stability control at speeds above
about 40mph. Huge torque from the Volvo XC70 D5 SE LUX
V6 3.0-litre engine is handled by a Price as tested £35,945
seven-speed automatic transmission A fine compromise between
With so many insurance companies competing for
• Premium saving guaranteed – at least £25 less
so smooth you don’t know it is big, bulky 4x4 and
your business, choosing which cover is right for
than your existing renewal premium*
changing unless you watch the comfortable everyday Toyota
your vehicle can be a confusing process. Here at
tachometer. The foot-operated driver, the XC70 is a good load carrier
Land Cruiser The Caravan Club we have put our members first to
• Cover for all journeys to the EU for 180 days
parking brake (unfairly criticised as well as a good towcar. Judges
Hugely powerful
ensure you receive an excellent package of benefits
• Legal liability covers your caravan as well
sometimes by drivers who haven’t were divided over the Volvo’s high-
and cover. And as a Caravan Club member we’ll
guarantee to save you at least £25 compared to the
• Personal effects and camping equipment
produces maximum torque from as
renewal premium offered by your current insurer.*
covered while in your vehicle
little as 1600rpm. Six-speed
automatic transmission powers all
• Up to 10% premium discount for class winners
four wheels, though in Sport mode
in Towcar of the Year 2009 competition as well
Toyota advises you select the S5 as some of those in the same model range**
setting, locking out 6th gear, when
towing; the effect on fuel
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consumption is probably of only
academic interest. Judges criticised
the Land Cruiser’s ineffective
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hugely powerful, go-anywhere beast.
Caravanners will cheer the 140kg
or see The Club’s website for more information at
noseweight and generous storage
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Volvo XC70 D5 SE LUX capacity. The Toyota’s towing socket
Great all-rounder
is easily accessed and the Land Premium saving guarantee*. Subject to proof of an existing renewal, including cover and price (eg. a copy of your renewal notice) and when cover is on a like-for-like basis
Cruiser sits level and firm with
and you are not already insured with any of the current Caravan Club scheme insurers. Please note, terms and conditions may vary from your current Insurer. Subject to
terms and conditions and the insurer’s acceptance of the risk. **Tow Car of The Year offer applies to all new policies for qualifying vehicles commencing between 1 October
caravan behind.
2008 and 30 September 2009. Some vehicles in the same model range as the winners may not qualify for this discount due to specification and performance. Please contact
the number provided for further details of qualifying vehicles. The Caravan Club’s car insurance is arranged for the Club by Devitt Insurance Services Limited, Insurance
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