Volkswagen Jetta claims record-breaking towcar victory
04 Oct 2012|9,164 views
The compact Volkswagen saloon won its category, setting the record for the first car in the 30-year history of the competition to secure the accolade in consecutive years. The Jetta was judged the overall winner of The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2013 by a panel of 10 judges who applauded 'its suave design, its practicality as a caravanning family car and its great performance when towing in a variety of situations'.The Jetta Sport 2.0-litre TDI DSG has a 138bhp common rail diesel engine, a six-speed DSG gearbox, and produces impressive amounts of torque - 320Nm from just 1,750rpm.
Twenty-three cars were put through their paces by the judges at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, to establish their towing credentials as well as their 'caravanability' or practicality for towing holidays as well as everyday use.
Commenting on the awards, Grenville Chamberlain, Caravan Club Chairman said, "The Club extends its congratulations to all the winners in this Competition. Special plaudits go to the terrific Volkswagen Jetta, it really is a great vehicle and it proved itself time and time again with the judges during testing."
The results of the competition were announced last week at a ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London.
The compact Volkswagen saloon won its category, setting the record for the first car in the 30-year history of the competition to secure the accolade in consecutive years. The Jetta was judged the overall winner of The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2013 by a panel of 10 judges who applauded 'its suave design, its practicality as a caravanning family car and its great performance when towing in a variety of situations'.
The Jetta Sport 2.0-litre TDI DSG has a 138bhp common rail diesel engine, a six-speed DSG gearbox, and produces impressive amounts of torque - 320Nm from just 1,750rpm.
Twenty-three cars were put through their paces by the judges at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, to establish their towing credentials as well as their 'caravanability' or practicality for towing holidays as well as everyday use.
Commenting on the awards, Grenville Chamberlain, Caravan Club Chairman said, "The Club extends its congratulations to all the winners in this Competition. Special plaudits go to the terrific Volkswagen Jetta, it really is a great vehicle and it proved itself time and time again with the judges during testing."
The results of the competition were announced last week at a ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London.
The Jetta Sport 2.0-litre TDI DSG has a 138bhp common rail diesel engine, a six-speed DSG gearbox, and produces impressive amounts of torque - 320Nm from just 1,750rpm.
Twenty-three cars were put through their paces by the judges at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, to establish their towing credentials as well as their 'caravanability' or practicality for towing holidays as well as everyday use.
Commenting on the awards, Grenville Chamberlain, Caravan Club Chairman said, "The Club extends its congratulations to all the winners in this Competition. Special plaudits go to the terrific Volkswagen Jetta, it really is a great vehicle and it proved itself time and time again with the judges during testing."
The results of the competition were announced last week at a ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London.
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