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Old 06-08-2021, 03:17 PM
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In my opinion (been towing trailers all summer for about 4 years now, first with an older 5.3l Tahoe and now with the X) is that the automatic transmission makes towing terrible. The Tahoe was helped by using the towing mode, which keeps it from getting into the overdrive gear, or something along those lines, but mileage sucked. Towing with the MT, as with any MT car, you have total control over when you shift gears, and it just makes it seems easier, even though you do a lot more shifting. But you're not going to choose to shift your MT car from 6th to 5th if you know you need to be in 3rd or 4th to get up a hill. Most automatics have trouble selecting the right gear that you need in a timely manner, and that makes them feel all wrong.



The Tahoe also felt just like a truck, whereas the X5 feels a lot like a big car and is much better at road-handling. In my opinion the difference is even more exaggerated when towing. The X5 is just a much better towing car all around, even though it might be a little short on power. It feels much more confident than a crashy Tahoe with crappy live axle and terrible automatic transmission.



Are you planning to use the OEM tow module and wiring? What about the hitch?
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