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Persontomc61uk
01/4/2018 at 9:44pm
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Hi guys ....planning on changing my towcar in next few weeks..I have a 2011 insignia 2.0 Sri cdti...it's never had any problems pulling our challenger540...fancy a suv.. I've had a 07 xtrail 2.2 but wasn't as good as insignia ..Ford Kuga or a Mazda CX5 is our choice ..any help would be great..thanks


PersonRob and Tina
02/4/2018 at 7:30am
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If you use the search button towards the top of the page you'll find loads of threads about both cars that may help you.


Rob


Persontomc61uk
02/4/2018 at 8:14am
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Thanks for reply Rob .Will flick thru previous posts for both cars and take it from there ...cheers


Persongray871
02/4/2018 at 9:54am
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Hi tomc61uk
According to Practical Caravan website the towball limit on the Mazda is 88kg as opposed to the Kuga 105kg but apart from that both have a good review.
If you do decide to go for the Kuga go for the AWD model I have spoken to loads of people on site both with the 2WD & the AWD all say the Kuga tows superb.
I towed my Swift Charisma from West Yorks to Somerset last Aug on half a tank of diesel & a round trip solo to Seahouses a couple of weeks ago returned 49.8 mpg according to the trip computer
Good luck in your search
Graham


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02/4/2018 at 10:02am
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You need to satisfy yourself that Mazda have now worked out how to build a diesel. Their recent reputation isn't good.


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Persontomc61uk
02/4/2018 at 10:49am
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Thanks for reply Graham    yes the Kuga does sound better all round .Mazda does look a nice car but Ford engine have proved in past to be reliable ..thanks for your help


Person664DaveS
02/4/2018 at 11:31am
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Friends have a Kuga which they like, if buying new consider Kia or Hyundai or Toyota much longer warranty.

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Persontomc61uk
02/4/2018 at 11:51am
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Hi ...thinking more like 63 64 yr maybe ..just hope they r as good a tug as my insignia..cheers


Persongray871
02/4/2018 at 12:29pm
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Mine is a 60 plate it's the 163 bhp tows on motorway in 6th gear effortlessly
Absolutely love the high up driving position
Graham


PersonMike3003
02/4/2018 at 1:06pm
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I am very fickle when it comes to cars, I have no real favourite, but I currently have a 65 plate Ford Kuga, 2.0 180bhp, Titanium X, Auto, and I can confirm it is an excellent towcar.

Have done the length of France into Spain towing our van and it was the best towing experience I have had so far.

But whatever you go for, get an Auto.

Good luck.

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Persontomc61uk
02/4/2018 at 6:13pm
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Thanks for replies Graham and Mike ..
Wasn't quite sure if I should pursue an auto ,havnt seen many up our neck of the woods ..Will check out AutoTrader..thanks again


PersonHumberWolf
03/4/2018 at 3:36pm
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If you do decide on a Kuga auto (Powershift) 63-64 plate, check that the gearbox has had the fluid and filter changed. It should be done every 3 years or 37500 miles, and it is not part of the standard service. Most problems with the auto box appear to occur if this has been missed.


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03/4/2018 at 6:43pm
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Getting a Kuga AWD in the next few weeks, (on a NHS lease scheme).

Test drove both the Kuga and the CX5...

Actually would have gone for the CX5, as it seemed more 'refined' compared to the Kuga, but by the time came round to ordering, they had been removed from the lease choice list...

Queried it, and was told they had ran out of the allocated amount!

So have since ordered the Kuga...

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Personkirsty12
04/4/2018 at 4:01pm
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I love my CX-5, Haven't had a moments bother with it, unlike the CRV it replaced!.


Personbobmel
04/4/2018 at 10:19pm
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Quote: Originally posted by kirsty12 on 04/4/2018
I love my CX-5, Haven't had a moments bother with it, unlike the CRV it replaced!.

My CRV was brilliant. Have met people with the CX5 and they have not been impressed with the mpg.


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Personkirsty12
05/4/2018 at 2:58pm
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Quote: Originally posted by bobmel on 04/4/2018
Quote: Originally posted by kirsty12 on 04/4/2018
I love my CX-5, Haven't had a moments bother with it, unlike the CRV it replaced!.

My CRV was brilliant. Have met people with the CX5 and they have not been impressed with the mpg.



Again it’s better than the CRV it replaced. Each to their own though, the new CX5 is brilliant, I’m upgrading soon.



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