Holden Commodore: Whats the best replacement for towing?
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Asked by John Creaser e-mail
HAVING bought the off-road campervan, it's time to upgrade the Commodore Acclaim. Was looking at a Kluger, but noted the X-Trail has a higher trailer tow-weight rating (1500kg v 2000kg). Not looking for serious off-road, but extensive dirt-road travel and remote camping sites that can become difficult when it rains. Would also appreciate your comments on front and rear-wheel-drive for towing if we decide not to buy a 4WD or AWD.
Answered by CarsGuide
7 Oct 2004BEFORE the advent of bigger front-wheel-drive family cars from Toyota and Mitsubishi in the '90s, we mostly used rear-wheel-drive cars for towing. They are still preferred for towing because the weight over the rear wheels is an advantage. The recent popularity of all-wheel-drive cars, including 4WDs, has further clouded the towing issue. If I were to go on the round-Australia dream drive, I would take an all-wheel-drive. Not for the towing, but to get to those out-of-the-way tourist destinations that I couldn't get to with a two-wheel-drive car.
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