The 2.0 DTi pulls very well
we use ours to tow a twin axle trailer+car
Just have to make sure the revs are above 1200rpm when you need to pull away quick - otherwise you won't go anywhere very fast (think turbo lag - and you get the idea).
Ours is the "comfort" model, which has a/c and errr, I think thats about it barring the eleccy windows. Oh - I only found out the steering wheel adjusts last week
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Suspension is like a cross channel ferry (sick inducing), But it does handle well, it's just softly sprung. So I'd recommend it if you could get one sports suspension - if it exists. Failing that a GSi Turbo with full leather would do the job nicely (vomit wipes straight off )