2027 BMW X1 towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,000 lb
- Cheapest at max
- xDrive28i AWD
- 2.0L 4cyl
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
Rank 64 of 79 SUVs (2027).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- Up to 2,400 lb
- Room left
- 600 lb (20% of the rating)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
- 64% of 3,750 lb
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-22 mpg.
What it can pull
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.
- Max tow rating
- 3,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,400 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: xDrive28i AWD, $43,200.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive28i AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,000 lb | 3,750 lb | $43,200 |
| M35i AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,000 lb | 3,790 lb | $52,400 |
Highest rating by year
Same max rating from 2012 to 2027: 3,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 6,200 lb | Summit 4WD | $63,130 |
| GMC Acadia | 5,000 lb | Elevation FWD | $43,600 |
| BMW X1 (this car) | 3,000 lb | xDrive28i AWD | $43,200 |
| Audi Q3 | 1,500 lb | S line quattro | $44,400 |
| Buick Envision | 1,500 lb | Sport Touring AWD | $43,800 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 1,500 lb | LT RWD | $44,700 |
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.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ