Towing capacity of BMW SUVs

Discover the towing capacities of the BMW X1, X2, X3, X5, X7, iX and iX3, all in one place, so you can compare them and find your way through this wide selection of remarkable luxury SUVs.

Towing capacity of the 2026 BMW X1: 3,500 lb.

BMW’s entry-level SUV, the luxury subcompact SUV X1, has been redesigned several times since its debut in 2012.

Since the 2023 model year, the BMW X1 offers a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.

Whether you choose the xDrive28i trim with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine rated at 241 horsepower, or the M35i xDrive trim with a turbocharged setup that produces 312 horsepower, you will have access to this solid capacity.

In short, here is a summary of how the X1’s towing capacity has evolved over time:

Towing capacity of the 2026 BMW X2: 3,500 lb.

To briefly sum up the BMW X2, it is almost identical to the BMW X1, but with a silhouette that leans more toward a coupe.

It uses the same powertrains, so it offers the same towing capacity, as you can see below:

Towing capacity of the 2026 BMW X3: 4,850 lb.

Slightly larger than the X1 and X2, the BMW X3 is BMW’s compact SUV.

Redesigned for 2025, the 2026 X3 proudly wears the style of modern BMW vehicles, with a dual radiator grille and dynamic body lines.

Under the hood, there is a choice of two mild-hybrid powertrains: the 30 xDrive rated at 255 horsepower and the M50 xDrive producing 393 horsepower. The towing capacity for this SUV is as follows:

Towing capacity of the 2026 BMW X5: 7,200 lb.

BMW’s midsize SUV, the luxury X5, is another BMW model with a long history, since it has been on our roads for 25 years already.

In 2026, it still offers three high-performance trims:

• xDrive40i: 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six with mild hybrid assistance that develops 375 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque.
• xDrive50e: 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six with an electric motor that produces 483 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque.
• M60i xDrive: a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 with mild hybrid technology developing 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque.

Here are the maximum towing capacities of the different trims, along with the evolution of the BMW X5 throughout the years:

Towing capacity of the 2026 BMW X7: 7,500 lb.

Much more recent than most of its counterparts, the BMW X7 is a three-row SUV that made its debut in 2019.

For the 2026 model year, the X7 offers three powertrain options, including the xDrive40i and M60i xDrive, identical to those found on the X5. The last option is the Alpina XB7, a 4.4-litre V8 that develops 631 horsepower and 590 lb-ft.

The powertrain does not affect the maximum towing capacity, as shown here:

The X7 offers the highest towing capacity of any BMW SUV in 2026, which can make it a very interesting choice for family trips where you want to bring a boat or a trailer.

Towing capacity of the 2026 BMW iX: 5,510 lb.

Even newer than the X7, the fully electric BMW iX made its debut only in 2022.

It offers a choice between two electric powertrains: the xDrive45 developing 408 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque, and the xDrive60 producing 536 horsepower and 765 lb-ft of torque.

Here is the towing capacity of the BMW iX since it arrived on the market:

Towing capacity of the 2026 BMW iX3: 4,410 lb.

The 2026 BMW iX3 is BMW’s brand-new electric SUV. It will arrive in Canada during 2026.

It has a powerful electric setup that develops 463 horsepower and 476 lb-ft of torque, while offering a maximum range of 650 km.

As BMW’s vision of a compact electric SUV, the iX3 is not designed primarily for towing, but it still offers a very competitive towing capacity for a vehicle of its class:

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