Towing Capacity of 2017 BMW X1

Question:

HOW MANY POUNDS MAXIMUM CAN THE CAR TOW? IN EUROPE I HAVE SEEN 1800 KG. IA HAVE HARLEY WITH SIDECAR WEIGHIMG 1200 LBS BEFORE TRAILER. ALSO WANT TO TOW UHAUL SMALL TRAILER. I UNDERSTAND THE HITCH CAPACITY BUT WHAT WEIGHT CAN THE CAR TOW. THANKS.

asked by: ALAN P

Expert Reply:

The towing capacity of a 2017 BMW X1 is between 1,023 and 1,177 lbs here in the USA. Vehicles in other countries will typically have higher towing capacities than here since the US is a bit more cautious with towing for a lack of a better term.

The Curt hitch part # C13303 is a fit for your vehicle and has more capacity than you'd need as well. For trailer wiring then you'd want the easy to install and reliable # 118717 which I attached an install video for.

Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C