THE NINE COOLEST SUVs COMING SOON - AND MADE FOR TOWING

We've estadlished that pure-electric SUVs aren't great for long-distance towing. But here are some forthcoming contenders that should have the grunt – and the legs

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CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS

FANCY towing in comfort? Citroen claims to have put occupant well-being at the heart of the all-new C5 Aircross, priced from £30,495. There's lots of legroom and headroom in the rear seats, which also recline, while Citroen's trick suspension - with progressive hydraulic air cushions to absorb shocks - promises to retain the original car's cushy ride. It's a practical model with a big, 651-litre boot, clothed in an SUV body with eye-catching details such as the rear 'light wings,' which manage air flow at the back.

Given that it is strictly front-wheel drive, you'll need to choose the best powertrain for towing. The entry-level three-cylinder hybrid only packs 143bhp, while the pure-electric version - with the bigger, 97kWh battery - musters 228bhp for a claimed 423-mile range. The maximum braked towing weight for those two engines are 1,200 and 1,250kg respectively - so caravan-haulers should opt for the 192bhp plugin hybrid instead, which can pull 1,550kg.

ALFA ROMEO STELVIO

ALFA Romeo's first SUV is a wonderful throwback. More than eight years old, there’s not a whiff of electrification in the drivetrains, and the lineup is crowned by a 503bhp twin-turbo petrol V6 engineered with Ferrari.