The Practical Caravan Towcar of the Year Awards
Every year my husband asks me to go to the Practical Caravan Towcar of The Year Awards with him, but as I have no interest in cars, I always make him take our son. This year when my husband asked me to go, I had no choice but to say yes, as my son moved out last year.
I’m really glad I agreed to go this year, as I actually enjoyed the evening. It was nice to see the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTi ecoFLEX win the Green Award, the only reason I felt proud with that award was because we own a used Vauxhall Astra in Cumbria.
When we go away this summer with our caravan, my mind will be at peace knowing that the car has been tested by a panel of six judges. I will feel safe knowing that the judges put the car through many tests covering towing ability, buying and owning costs, drive quality when not towing and practicality.
The judges said, “The Astra Sports Tourer impressed everyone who drove it. In spite of having just 123bhp to call on, it took a respectable 19.2 seconds to tow from 30-60mph. The Astra Sports Tourer is an excellent small estate with impressive economy and low emissions.”
Vauxhall’s Marketing Director, Peter Hope said: “We’re delighted to win the Green Award at the Towcar Awards 2010. The Towcar of the Year awards are an industry standard and by far the most prestigious event in the caravanning calendar.”
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