We have just returned from a 2600km, three-month trip into Queensland for a winter break, towing our 20-foot caravan with our 2.0-litre Ford Mondeo turbo diesel. For the reader who wanted a car that can tow for three weeks a year and for the rest of the year carry out ordinary motoring, the Mondeo is just the car. Ours will tow our van at the speed limit with comfort using cruise control. I'm not trying to convince people to buy Ford but it does the job.
Exactly. A turbo diesel in a classy mid-sized car is surprisingly capable and a good alternative for those who instantly turn to a Toyota LandCruiser for towing.