Five top vehicles for towing!
This summer, South Africans are likely to holiday within the country’s borders.
Because of safety concerns, they may choose caravans and campervans over hotel rooms.
So, which are the best cars for towing, and what do they cost? When shopping for a vehicle that will be used for towing, the first step is to examine its towing capacity.
There are two different metrics that are used in this regard: braked and unbraked towing capacity. “The former pertains to the maximum towing weight when the trailer has a braking system (the braking system of the trailer is then connected to the car).
With the latter, it’s the maximum towing weight in cases where the trailer doesn’t have a braking system. It follows therefore that the unbraked towing capacity is normally lower than the braked towing capacity,” explains George Mienie, AutoTrader CEO.
AutoTrader is the largest digital automotive marketplace in South Africa. Accordingly, it provides unparalleled insight into car-buying patterns in the country.
Based on an analysis of search and sales data on AutoTrader from the period June 2019 to July 2020, this is what you can expect to pay for five of the top used cars for towing.
Toyota Land Cruiser 200
The first vehicle is fondly known as the Master of Africa.
It is the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 4.5D-4D V8 VX-R, which has a maximum braked towing capacity of 3 500kg. The average selling price of this used car is R1 236 946, the average mileage is 23 967km and the average year of registration is 2019.
Ford Ranger
The top-selling used car in the country, the Ford Ranger, is also an excellent towing vehicle. The Ford Ranger 3.2TDCi Double Cab 4×4 XLT Auto, which also has a maximum braked towing capacity of 3 500kg, is a sure bet. The average selling price of this vehicle is R335 600, the average mileage is 96 637km and the average year of registration is 2016.
Toyota Hilux
Next up is the top-selling new car in the country, namely the Toyota Hilux 4.0 V6 Double Cab 4×4 Legend 50, which has a maximum braked towing capacity of 3 000kg. The average selling price of this vehicle is R479 000, the average mileage is 14 000km and the average year of registration is 2019.
VW Amarok
The Volkswagen Amarok – with a maximum braked towing capacity of 3 000kg – is another great tow vehicle. The average selling price of the Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI Double Cab Comfortline 4Motion is R412 649, the average mileage is 26 067km and the average year of registration is 2018.
Isuzu D-Max
Finally, the Isuzu D-Max 300 3.0TD Double Cab LX Auto has a maximum braked towing capacity of 2 900kg. The average selling price of this vehicle is R460 050, the average mileage is 19 314km and the average year of registration is 2019.
Source: AutoTrader (The photos in this article is for illustration only and do not necessarily represent the exact model referred to in the article).
