[chrisg]

Hi, just back from Keswick is Cumbria. Got an average of 28mpg towing my swift Challenger 544 (1435Kg fully loaded). I didn't think that was to bad. This was my first tow with the Antara. Very pleased, very stable.

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[CMorrison]

We'll done I managed a record 32 mpg towing my Elddis Affinity 540. Found it best to keep just below 2000 rpm and 5th gear. Went to Clumber park and saw 5 other Antara's towing, becoming very popular a tow car, great to see.
Shame we don't see better write ups about the antara as I think they beat the competition hands down on build quality and value for money.

 

[cadds]

I can get anything from 25 to 35 mpg when towing an Elddis Affinity 482, 60 to 50mph.

 

[chrisg]

what was interesting and I have mentioned this before, when towing with my last car I used to average about 30mpg at a steady 55/60mph. When towing in some really bad weather ,70mph winds I had to drop my speed to 30/40mph and 3rd/4th gear. Expecting this to devastate my mpg I was shocked to find that I averaged over 40mpg !

 

[wilma08]

Hi, just back from Keswick is Cumbria. Got an average of 28mpg towing my swift Challenger 544 (1435Kg fully loaded). I didn't think that was to bad. This was my first tow with the Antara. Very pleased, very stable.

Very smart looking

 

[lyjodigby]

Towing my Compass Corona540 I get 34 MPG and using as a runaround 43 MPG, I think that's brilliant.

 

[Andrewberry]

Looks smart, what model is it, 2wd?

 

[lyjodigby]

Mine is a new 2.2 Diesel Exclusive, brilliant car,two wheel drive, can't understand the bad press this car gets.

 

[Andrewberry]

Snap, mines same spec in placid grey, had it nearly 4 months and love it, wife keeps mentioning getting a caravan, was just checking was the 2wd are like, cheers

 

[lyjodigby]

I'm towing mine van tomorrow, about 140 miles, iv towed probably ten times now and have to say its fantastic as a tow vehicle, really stable, my van is 7 meters and 1500 MPTLM and it pulls without hesitation. Go with the wife.

 

[chrisg]

Looks smart, what model is it, 2wd?

I went for the 2wd diamond edition. got a good deal and px,so happy all round.

 

[Diamond Dave]

Back from 3 weeks in Devon,1060 miles total,520 (500 on motorways) towing Swift Challenger 480 (1410 kg plus full boot and back seat) with 2.2 litre 163 bhp and averaged 29.7mpg,well pleased.

 

[graemecan]

That sounds a great mpg. What's you're secret? Fifth or sixth gear. Hope you enjoyed you're holds.

 

[dpet]

Have just returned from Yorkshire towing Swift Ace Pioneer averaged 24.8mpg.

 

[Sparkieb]

I have been back from Cornwall a few weeks now , and our 4x4 auto managed an average of 21.9 for the round trip of around 900 miles , which isnt bad when i get 25 running around locally, and it does tow 1500k of Dethleffs caravan a treat, much more stable than my old discovery it just lacks a bit of character, cant explain why.

 

[Diamond Dave]

Going to Whitby on Sept 1st via M61, M62, A1(M1) A64,A169 over the moors so will check mpg again then.

 

[cadds]

Going to Whitby for Goth week end of October,that a169 over the moors can be a bit spooky when there is thick fog and its dark.

 

[wilma08]

Going to Whitby for Goth week end of October,that a169 over the moors can be a bit spooky when there is thick fog and its dark.

I know someone who would love to go there but when she was at school the holidays did not co -inside then she had her standard grades then her higher's last year, maybe you will see us

or maybe you will hide.

 

[cadds]

We will be there,staying at High Straggleton Farm,with sea views and a steady walk into Whitby.

 

[Diamond Dave]

A169 can be spooky in fog but its fun in the sun especially with the van on the back.Staying at Swan Farm CL, good pub with good grub right across the road from farm entrance and the old disused railway walk from Robin Hoods Bay to Whitby accessed from site.