The Musso undercuts its pick-up rivals on price and comes with a five-year warranty. However, it’s not as good to drive or to tow with as the best pick-ups.

Performance proved steady, with a 30-60mph time of 15.7 seconds. The Musso continued to pull up to 70mph, but didn’t feel comfortable once it got there. The Al-Ko ATC sensors on the caravan also showed disconcerting movement when slowing from 60mph.

Vague steering didn’t help the driver place the car accurately, and ride comfort was poor with the caravan on the back. It didn’t improve a lot without one, either.

The hill-start test was also disappointing. The handbrake needed a very firm pull to hold and it was possible to briefly spin the wheels, even with the vehicle switched from two- to four-wheel drive.

There are some good points to report, though. The stopping distance of just 10.6 metres is one of the best in the ‘1900kg+’ weight class. What’s more, the Musso is very practical, with a good reversing camera, well installed towing gear, and the reassurance of a full-size spare wheel.

EX is the top specification level, and comes with leather upholstery, an electrically adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, a seven-inch touchscreen and 18-inch alloy wheels.

2019
Category Winners
2019 Up to 1400kg

Škoda Octavia

Hatch 1.5 TSI 150PS SE L DSG

2019 1400-1549kg

Seat Ateca

2.0 TSI 190PS FR DSG

2019 1550-1699kg

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TDI 150PS Elegance DSG

2019 1700-1899kg

BMW 520d

Touring xDrive M Sport

2019 1900kg+

Land Rover Discovery

3.0 SDV6 HSE

2019 Best Budget 4x4

Dacia Duster

1.5 dCi Ambiance 4x4

2019 Best Plug-In Hybrid

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

P400e HSE Dynamic

2019 Best Ultralight Tow Car

Seat Arona

1.0 TSI 115 FR

2019 Fuel Economy Award

Ford Focus Estate

1.5 EcoBlue 120PS Titanium X

Previous Winners
2018
1700-1899kg

BMW 520d

Touring xDrive M Sport

2017
1900kg+

Land Rover Discovery

3.0 Td6 HSE*

2016
1400-1549kg

Skoda Superb Hatch

2.0 TDI 150PS SE Business

2015
1400-1549kg

Volkswagen Passat Estate

2.0 TDI BMT 150PS SE Business DSG

2014
1400-1549kg

Nissan Qashqai

1.6 dCi (130PS) Stop/Start System Acenta Premium

2013
Up to 1424kg

Skoda Octavia

2.0 TDI CR 150PS Elegance

2012
1725–1899kg

Jaguar XF

2.2D Premium Luxury

2011
1425-1574kg

Volkswagen Passat Estate

2.0 TDI 170 Bluemotion Sport

2010
1900kg+

Land Rover Discovery 4

3.0 TDV6 XS

2009
1900kg+

Volvo XC60

D5 SE Geartronic

2008
1575-1724kg

Ford Mondeo Estate

2.0 TDCi Titanium auto

2007
1575-1724kg

Volkswagen Passat Estate

2.0 TDI Sport 4Motion

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