Although smaller than the other BMW X series the X1 is still popular for towbar fitting and so is a BMW X1 towbar.

Just like the other series the BMW 1 Towbar allows for towing of trailers, caravans, or bike racks.

The BMW X1 is available with a combustion engine, as a Plug-in Hybrid, or as a completely electric car, with many combinations to meet each customer’s specific demands.

Over the years the X1 has increased in size and now is larger.

The PHEV variants of the car claim an official pure-electric range of 55 miles; if totally electric is what you’re looking for, the BMW iX1 is the X1’s all-electric variant.

The BMW X1’s sophisticated design has a sleek finish, crisp lines, and slanted headlamps, giving even the base model a sporty looking edge. The vehicle’s front has a unique double kidney grille and narrow adaptive LEDs. The dynamic design incorporates smoked glass at the back of the car for privacy and an obviously contemporary statement.

The BMW X1’s interior has a flashy dual-screen arrangement on the dashboard, which is crammed with functions and can receive over-the-air upgrades like a smartphone. The driving posture of the car is pleasant, with a clear view of the whole road.

The X1 has a lot of room and may be customised to better suit the needs of the family. The rear bench slides, allowing you to add boot or passenger room as needed. The boot can accommodate the luggage of an entire family, as well as immediate storage in door pockets.

Despite its increased size, BMW designed the X1 to be comfortable and simple to drive. It looks as at home in the city as it does on winding country roads. All X1 versions include a reversing camera as well as front and rear parking sensors. The optional ‘augmented view’ displays useful navigation instructions on the head-up display, as if they were projected onto the road itself.

What’s my Towing Capacity?

The towing capacity for the BMW X1 is generous and sits between 1700kg and 2000kg.

So having a towbar installation allows it to easily to tow a cycle carrier, trailer, or caravan.

It is important to remember that not all vehicles are allowed to tow, so you must check if your vehicle is. The quickest way to check this is to check the VIN plate on your vehicle. If you are unsure we can check your details first as part of our towbar fitting service.

Electrical Connection

Most towbars come with 7-pin or 13-pin electrical connections for trailer lights.

Which Towbar is best for my BMW X1?

There are a variety of towbars available for the BMW X1, so you don’t have to sacrifice the characteristics you most want from your towbar.

The fixed flange towbar is a good choice for individuals who do not want to remove the towbar once they have completed towing, while the chunkier shape is known to cause interference with rear parking sensors. The fixed flange towbar is ideal for use with towing accessories like bumper protection plates and bolt-on cycle carriers. The accessories use the bolt-on plate at the back of the towbar, allowing the driver to operate the accessories while towing. 

Fixed swan neck towbars have a narrower towbar neck than fixed flange towbars, making them less likely to be detected by parking sensors; however, this is not guaranteed. This is an excellent choice for people who prefer a sleeker-looking towbar but do not want to remove it once towing is complete. The fixed swan neck is compatible with all ALKO stabilisers and cycle carriers that clamp onto the towball.

Lastly there is a detachable swan neck towbar. Although it is more expensive it is chosen by people who are happy to pay a bit more to keep the look of their car as is should do.

Here you can read more about the features and benefits of a detachable towbar.

Once you are home or finished towing the towbar neck can be removed. The advantage of this is that it virtually look like there is no towbar.

The towbar neck is removed by unlocking the neck and taking it off. The detachable towbar is also compatible with all ALKO stabilisers and all clamp on style cycle carriers.

You can read here more about types of towbars.

Towbar brands for BMW X1

Here are some recommended towbar brands for the BMW X1, known for their reliability and compatibility:

Westfalia
OEM supplier for BMW, ensuring perfect fit and qualityOffers detachable and fixed towbars.

Compatible with BMW’s Trailer Stability Control (TSC).

Witter Towbars
Well-known UK brand with high-quality detachable & fixed options7-pin or 13-pin electrical kits available.

Brink Towbars
Another OEM supplier for BMW.
Offers fixed, detachable, and retractable towbars.

Easy installation with plug-and-play wiring.

Here you can read here about about all about our bmw towbars.