2020 BMW X1 towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,000lb
- sDrive28i FWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 3,000 lb.
- Rank 84 of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,400 lb
- Margin
- 600 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-22 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,400 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 2,400 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,400 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,400 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,400 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 3,000 lb: sDrive28i FWD, $35,200.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 3,000 lb | 899 lb | 4,442 lb | 3,543 lb to 3,660 lb | $35,200 |
| xDrive28i AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,000 lb | 899 lb | 4,596 lb | 3,697 lb | $37,200 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2012 to 2026: 3,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $36,120 |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb | L FWD | $34,600 |
| Cadillac XT4 | 3,500 lb | Luxury FWD | $35,695 |
| BMW X1 (this car) | 3,000 lb | sDrive28i FWD | $35,200 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 3,000 lb | FWD | $35,945 |
| Audi Q3 | 1,801 lb | Premium AWD | $34,700 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree