Well, in short...it worked. The X1 pulled the 3010 LB Lance 1575 trailer quite well. I drove it entirely in sport mode and manually shifted gears to keep the RPMs above 2000 at lower speeds. On our way to the RV site we stayed in, I was traveling about 65 MPH and was passed by an 18-wheeler. The 4-point sway control kept the rig straight and smooth.
Now, I'm not going to say the X1 did this with
ease...you can certainly tell there's a trailer back there when climbing some grades.
However, I feel that this amount of weight behind the car is well within its capabilities.
Pictures of the rig, hitch and our first night out are
here.