Towing

I have been looking for a replacement for my Mazda 323 Astina, the Mazda2 being the size I would like but I am advised that it is unsuitable to tow my box trailer. I assume similar cars would have the same problem. I am single, retired and cars like the Mazda CX-3 and Mazda3 are too bulky, large, and over the top for me. Do you know of anything on the horizon that may interest me?

Regarding SUVs' towing capacities, are you aware that the Ford Everest is unable to tow despite a tow kit being available due to module issues when the wiring loom is attached? Poor performance, given the Titanium comes standard with the tow kit.

The motor in my 2005 Mazda V6 Tribute is shot. To replace it, I'm looking at four vehicles — Mazda CX-5 AWD, Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD or 4WD, Honda CR-V 2WD or 4WD VTi-S or Suzuki Vitara 4WD. My wife and I will tow a 6x4 camper around Australia. We'd like to go on dirt roads but not into mountain goat country. We'll be taking the dog.