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Top-5 Tow Tests of 2020

Big V8 grunt is a common theme among our most popular tow tests of the year

Isuzu D-MAX

A grey nomad favourite, the trusty Thai-built dual cab ute delivered more towing performance, better safety and improved technology in 2020.

Isuzu D-MAX was fully updated in 2020

Nissan Patrol V8

More affordable than ever, the Toyota LandCruiser rival proves you don't need a turbo-diesel engine to deliver strong and relatively fuel-efficient towing performance.

Nissan Patrol is powered by a big petrol V8

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs RAM 1500

Two smaller and more affordable options among the big American pick-up brigade, we compared these locally-converted models in a three tonne towing battle.

Battle of the hi-po pickups: RAM vs Chev

Ford F-150 SuperCrew

Another heavy-duty towing test, this time to find out if the V6 turbo-diesel option in the Ford F-150 is better than the V8 petrol for towing.

Ford F Series is great for towing heavy trailers

Audi SQ7

You're unlikely to see many high-performance German SUVs towing Jayco vans this summer, but it makes sense in this case with a stonking 320kW/900Nm 4.0-litre V8 triple turbo-diesel engine under the bonnet!

Audi SQ7 is a surprisingly good tow vehicle

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