The new Skoda Kodiaq has shown it’s more than just a family SUV – it’s now officially the best in the business for towing, according to What Car? The Czech SUV has been named overall Tow Car of the Year 2025 after seeing off a raft of competition and impressing a panel of expert judges.
The new Kodiaq, which was tested in 2.0 TDI 193PS SportLine DSG 4×4 form, topped the ‘1,700-1,999kg’ category, and scored higher than any of its 35 rivals to drive off with the overall crown of Tow Car of the Year. Skoda has now won eight overall Tow Car of the Year titles, and recorded 36 category wins – making it one of the most successful marques in the history of the awards.
The judging panel, comprised of car and towing experts from What Car?, conducted a series of tests with a range of caravans. Trials included an emergency lane-change, 30-60mph acceleration, 30-0mph braking, and a hill start on a 1-in-6 slope. All test vehicles were also rated for their towing suitability, with boot space and trailer stability systems also taken into account.
The Kodiaq wasn’t the only Skoda model recognised by the What Car? The new Elroq, launched earlier this year, took its first tow car award by winning the ‘Electric car up to 1200kg’ category.
