Skoda wins twice at the 2025 Tow Car of the Year awards

The tests took place at the Horiba MIRA proving base in Warwickshire – with a variety of different caravans – as judges assessed each vehicle’s ability across lane-change manoeuvres, acceleration, braking, hill starts and towing stability. Boot capacity and built-in trailer safety systems were also considered.

Commenting on the Kodiaq’s win, What Car? Editor, Steve Huntingford, said, 

“As always, we look for cars that can be enjoyed every day as well as while towing. 

As a daily driver the Kodiaq strikes a near ideal ride and handling balance. 

Keen drivers can enjoy themselves, but the car is comfortable for passengers. 

There’s enough space for seven to come along for the ride, and the driving position is spot on.”

Referencing the Kodiaq’s towing ability, Steve added, 

“The Kodiaq ticks all the right boxes while towing. 

It’s very stable at the legal limit, and the engine has enough poke for nipping past dawdling traffic.”

Also collecting accolades was the Skoda Elroq, the brand’s newest all-electric model; this was named Best Electric Tow Car in the up to 1,200kg category.

Skoda’s full range of cars – including the Kodiaq and Elroq – can be all specified with a factory-fitted towbar and electrics, with selected models adding the option of an electrically retractable tow hitch.