[Andy]

Did the "Tow Car of the Year" test use a diesel Outlander or the PHEV

It was the PHEV, I was just reading that article at the weekend (my bro has just bought a caravan so had the magazine in his house). They didn't rate it too highly so I wouldn't be choosing it if I had a lot of towing to do. Mind you, it's probably the best EV option for that isn't it?

 

[Andy]

I dont think its a patch on the Ampera, they are quite different of course but I would go with the Ampera over this, the wifi connection to it rather that a GSM connection is total and utter pants! I dont get the whole big SUV thing though, the thing is still birck like and another big over size car to run a couple of kids to school in.

Fair enough, for just carting 2 small kids about the Outlander is over-sized but it does offer significantly more room inside than an Ampera/i3 REx so I can see the appeal for those that need 5 seats or even for those that have a load of gear/dogs/etc to cart about regularly plus the towing ability.

Having looked at one up close I was impressed and I think it's filling a hole in the market and will hopefully be a success. Nick Clegg has no excuses now