It is actually downgraded towing capacity - in Europe X5 has 7,700 lbs towing capacity. Anybody who has experience with towing will admit that X5 tows much better than ANY half ton truck on the market. Body on frame has NO advantage for towing vs. unibody. Body on frame is just an archaic product which is easy and cheap to manufacture.
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Originally Posted by Boardmember
I ordered mine with the tow hitch and guess I’ve not realized there’s an upgraded front caliper on the xDrive 40i.
I’ve had a single op to tow my 5x10’ Big Tex Trailer and golf cart - appx 2000# total. My LCI handled that small load about as well as any of my previous half-tons. (Acceleration, braking, highway speeds, around town) I admit I find it interesting my vehicle publishes a higher tow rating than that for my wife’s ‘23 Lexus GX460 (6500#, V8, body-on-frame truck)
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