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2022 BMW iX towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,800 lb
Margin
700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed
05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 3,500 lb: xDrive50 AWD, $83,200.

2022 BMW iX tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
xDrive50 AWDelectricAWD3,500 lb5,379 lb to 5,862 lb$83,200

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,00020222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2022 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2022 to 2026: 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Grand Wagoneer10,000 lbObsidian 4WD$103,490
Lexus LX8,000 lb600 AWD$86,900
Cadillac Escalade ESV7,900 lbPrem Lux Platinum 4WD$110,095
Porsche Cayenne Coupe7,700 lbPlatinum Edition Coupe AWD$83,300
Maserati Levante5,952 lbGT AWD$79,400
Audi e-tron S4,000 lbPremium Plus AWD$84,800
BMW iX (this car)3,500 lbxDrive50 AWD$83,200

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked