The only vehicle I had with the start top was a rental BMW. There is a way to disable it, but it must be disabled each time you start the vehicle.
Startup was always very quick. As soon as my braking foot begins to lift, the vehicle will start again, so the engine is running in gear before you actually release the brake.
The most annoying consequence of start/stop is that the engine will sometimes shut off just as you come to a stop, and then can start moving forwards almost right away. This can happen as you approach a red light that is about to turn green, stopping at a 4-way stop, or any stop sign where the cross traffic is minimal.
I don't see the start/stop feature as dangerous for towing, but perhaps more annoying.
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