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i dont supose this info is much use to you, but we tow a similar sized and weight Lunar with a 1.8 Honda Civic with no real problems towing wise, but mostly being fairly new, they are maybe a little out of your price range if your looking for a cheap towcar.

Julia  

I would go for the most power you can afford in a car for towing, you will probably be fine on the flat and motorways with a 1.6, but when it comes to hills and steep gradients that are tight and you cannot get a run at so to speak, or you find yourself in a strong headwind,  then i think you maywell need a bit more power to make good progress with that weight of van on the back. Its no Joke trying to tow with a car that is under-engined for the need, I once towed a 1050kg MLW Avondale with a 1.5 Honda and stuggled badly, until it eventually burned the clutch out, dispite it being a good match weight wise using the 85% rule.

Try www.whattowcar.com for information regarding a good match before you buy.

Julia  

Just had a check on that website for you and its listing a 3.5 star rating out of a possible 5 stars for your intended match 

Julia