Towing Hilux or Evoque

[Mal Hannes]

So to tow 1500kg boat to Knysna and back from Johannesburg what would you use.

132 kw auto evoque or 110kw manual 2.4 Hilux?

On paper the 132 kw seems a better idea.

But in my head a big boat behind the go kart does not make sense.

Obviously quite a few mountains which might mean 3rd gear for long times.
I have towed it with the Hilux and comfortably sits at 100km hour on freeway.

To tow with the Evoque I will have to fit a tow bar especially for this purpose.

Come you clever guys what now.

I was hoping to have a V8 or v6 to tow with but that is not happening now.

So I have to make do with what I have.

Which is most prudent?

[Quack]

Use the lux!


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[Mal Hannes]

Yes that is my first thought too.

But would love to hear why?

[Quack]

Not really, but you’re going to tell us in any case!


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[XJ Junkie]

Hasn’t the Hilux got the better tow rating? Presumably the trailer is braked?

Also the Hilux has rear drum brakes where the Evoque will have discs & it’s autobox can overheat under load.

When it overheats you’ll have to get a mechanic with a laptop to come & clear the codes.

[Mal Hannes]

Neil I did not think of that.

I thought of all the electronic gadgets the Evoque has like anti trailer sway and other electronic helps.

I thought the extra 22kw will make a difference.

[Jeanvn]

What is the weight difference between the lux and the evoque?

I would go with the heavier one.


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[Mal Hannes]

Yes the Hilux is about 350kg heavier than the Evoque.

[XJ Junkie]

The Hilux will do what it says on the tin. I wouldn’t trust that Evoque to tow such a big load over a long distance.

There’s also a safety consideration when driving at night, because you could get blinded by all those dash warning & engine lights on the Evoque.

[Mal Hannes]

Ha ha this is not a tdv6.

But yes I must come to my senses.

[Quack]

Apart from the obvious already stated, a hillux bin accommodate wet things, normally associated with boating, much better than a brit aristocrat!


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[Rabbiddog RIP 7/6/21]

The Evoque can tow up to 1800kg according to the brochure, and you have the technology for control.

I would check vehicle weight and tec versus towing capacity. I didn't want to tow my boat behind my Ford Laser as my Audi was heavier, but the Laser won hands down after testing the two.

[Rabbiddog RIP 7/6/21]

Apart from the obvious already stated, a hillux bin accommodate wet things, normally associated with boating, much better than a brit aristocrat!


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LR's are built to drain water, it started with the first one

[XJ Junkie]

Clearly the Bakkie is just better

[KurtG]

I would use the Hilux for the tow, for reasons mentioned above and also being on holiday at the coast with a bakkie makes a lot of sense.

If you weren’t towing, the Evoque wins hands down of course.