Weekends at the Georgia lakes start with a relaxed drive, the boat following and everyone at ease inside. The X7 and the X5 both tow with the factory-installed hitch.
A weekend at the lake begins on the road, and in a BMW the road is part of the pleasure.
The trailer follows behind, and the X7 or the X5 drives the way a BMW should.
Our sales team helps you find the X7 or X5 that fits your needs, new or pre-owned.
The available factory-installed hitch gives the X7 xDrive40i its 7,500-pound rating, and your trailer follows.
Every X7 comes standard with xDrive, BMW's intelligent all-wheel drive, for optimal traction and control.
Everyone travels to the lake together, at ease in all three rows of the X7.
What you tow is where the choice begins.
Add up the loaded weight of your trailer, with everything aboard.
The larger of the two, with a third row.
Five seats, and up to 7,710 pounds of towing in the X5 40 xDrive.
Choose a BMW that carries the factory hitch, and check its tow rating in BMW's specifications.
We arrange a drive in the BMW you choose, so the first trip to the lake already feels familiar.
Ask about the factory-installed hitch on any X7, new or pre-owned.
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Does the hitch have to come from the factory?
For the X7, yes: BMW rates the X7 xDrive40i at 7,500 pounds with the available factory-installed hitch.
Will my passengers stay cool on a summer tow?
Yes, with the available 5-zone climate control, which sets a temperature for every passenger in the X7.
X7 or X5?
Both tow with composure, and the X7 adds a third row.
How do I know the rating on a pre-owned BMW?
The owner's manual holds the complete towing specifications for that BMW.
Do I need trailer brakes?
BMW asks for a trailer with appropriate braking, and in some states trailer brakes are required. Read the owner's manual before towing.
What counts toward my trailer's weight?
Everything aboard counts: fuel, water and gear all add to the loaded weight.
Compare the total with 7,500 pounds for the X7 xDrive40i or 7,710 pounds for the X5 40 xDrive.
Both tow a weekend boat with ease, so the seats decide: up to seven, or five.
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If your weekends involve a boat or a trailer, the X7 and the X5 both tow with the factory-installed hitch, and every X7 has BMW’s intelligent all-wheel drive. The X7 tows up to 7,500 pounds, and the X5 40 xDrive up to 7,710 pounds. The lakes, the mountains and the coast are all within reach of Union City.
Up to 7,500 pounds, with the available factory-installed hitch.
| Towing on the X7 | What you get |
|---|---|
| Maximum towing capacity | 7,500 pounds, on the X7 xDrive40i. |
| The factory-installed hitch | Available when the BMW is built. It is what gives the X7 its full rating. |
| On a pre-owned X7 | Check whether the factory hitch is installed. |
Check the hitch on any X7, new or pre-owned.
Every X7 has BMW's intelligent all-wheel drive.
| Feature | On the X7 |
|---|---|
| xDrive all-wheel drive | Standard. It relays power to individual wheels for optimal traction and control. |
| Adaptive suspension | Combines agility with comfort, adapting automatically to the road conditions. |
| Factory-installed hitch | Available. |
The lakes, the mountains and the coast are all within reach.
| Your trip | What the BMW brings |
|---|---|
| I-85 and I-75 with a trailer | Turbocharged power for long grades. |
| Georgia summer | 5-zone climate control is available, for every passenger. |
| The boat ramp | xDrive all-wheel drive is standard on the X7. |
| Atlanta traffic | Available Driving Assistant Professional maintains lane position and distance, particularly useful in stop-and-go traffic. |
The X5 40 xDrive tows up to 7,710 pounds and the X7 xDrive40i up to 7,500 pounds.
| Model | Maximum towing capacity | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| X7 xDrive40i | 7,500 pounds, with the factory-installed hitch | Up to seven. |
| X5 40 xDrive | 7,710 pounds | Five. |
The X7 suits a family of up to seven. The X5 suits a driver who prefers a smaller BMW.
From the owner's manual, and the hitch on the vehicle.
| What to check | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| The owner's manual | The complete towing specifications for this BMW. |
| The factory hitch | With it, the BMW carries its full rating. |
| A hitch added later | Whether the hitch came from the factory or was added later. |
| Your trailer, loaded | Fuel, water and gear count toward the weight. |
| Trailer brakes | In some states trailer brakes are required. Read the owner's manual before towing. |
Every check above, settled before your first trip to the lake.
The car is yours outright, to drive as far and as long as you like.
The term is yours to choose. Meet with our finance team to find the payment plan that makes the most sense for you.
You drive the car for a set period and mileage. At the end you can return it, keep it or move into your next BMW, and an extension may be available.
Our trade-in tool gives your Kelley Blue Book Trade-In Value from the make and model, the VIN or the license plate.
Yes. With the factory-installed hitch, the X7 xDrive40i carries its full towing rating.
Yes. The X5 40 xDrive tows up to 7,710 pounds.
Our website lists our new and pre-owned X5s. The factory-installed trailer hitch is an option, chosen when the X5 is built.
Yes. Our factory-trained technicians are here to assist with all your vehicle service needs, at our service center in Union City, open six days a week. You can also schedule BMW Mobile Service on our website.
The X7 xDrive40i tows up to 7,500 pounds with the available factory-installed hitch.
The factory-installed hitch is an option, chosen when the BMW is built.
Yes. Every X7 comes standard with xDrive, BMW's intelligent all-wheel drive.
Yes. The X5 40 xDrive tows up to 7,710 pounds, and the X7 xDrive40i up to 7,500 pounds with the available factory-installed hitch.
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