BMW Australia has adopted the towing hardware used on US models to raise the towing capacity of its full-size SUVs by 30 percent.
Now available as a $2500 ex-factory option on the X5 (except 25d and 45e models), X6 and X7, the new set-up boosts towing capacity for a braked trailer from 2700kg to a more segment competitive 3500kg. Fitting of a local standard tongue, tow ball and electrical connector is an additional $700.
With towing such a common focus for owners in the large luxury SUV market, BMW Australia’s head of product and planning, Brendan Michel said availability of the new towbar was a welcome change, adding the higher 3.5-tonne rating is “pretty impressive”.
Will this towing boost put BMW on your SUV shopping list? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
James Cleary
Deputy Editor
As a small boy James often sat on a lounge with three shoes in front of him, a ruler between the cushions, and a circular drinks tray in his hands. He would then play ‘drivings’, happily heading to destinations unknown for hours on end. He’s since owned many cars, raced a few, and driven (literally) thousands of them at all points of the globe.
He’s steered around and across Australia multiple times, spent time as an advanced driving instructor, and had the opportunity to experience rare and valuable classics here and overseas.
His time in motoring journalism has included stints at national and international titles including Motor, Wheels and TopGear, and when asked to nominate a career highlight, James says interviewing industry legend Gordon Murray, in the paddock at the 1989 Australian Formula One Grand Prix was amazing, especially as Murray waived away a hovering Ayrton Senna to complete the conversation.
As Deputy Editor, James manages everything from sub-editing to back-end content, while creating written and video product reviews, as well as the weekly 'Tools in the Shed' podcast.'
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