BMW X5 - is it any good for towing? | Ask Honest John

BMW X5 - is it any good for towing?

I'm thinking of buying a new car, can you tell me if the BMW X5 is any good for towing?

Asked on 8 June 2014 by Ian

Answered by Honest John

Needs the full BMW towing kit which includes an additional automatic transmission oil cooler and costs about £2500. Anything less than that is unwise and could actually be illegal under EC Type Approval regs.

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