BMW X1 as a towcar

Nothing to choose on kerb weight but petrol with a 25% drop in torque could make it a thirsty exercise. 2017 is no age. Why not keep the Kuga?

I'm in agreement with cyber. the thing is with diesel is that the torque comes in at very low revs so better for setting of when towing where as the petrol will need plent of revs to hit the torque required to get going. TBH I would never tow with a petrol vehicle. Keep the Kuga or get the diesel X1. 

On the Kuga the revs for maximum torque (370Nm) is 2000rpm, and on the petrol BMW (280Nm) it is 1350rpm so on paper it looks like I'll need less revs to get going

Is that a misprint?

Must be a misprint or salesman bull

Well if your on a flat road all will be well but watch out when going up steep hills and you will wish you stuck with the kuga. At the end of the day it's your choice. you will also notice the difference in your pocket when towing with a petrol.