Why do our bumpers have those flaps, which seem to be for towing hookup.

When you pop them out, there are no threads for a tow hook.

 

The JDM models get it, we don't.

 

JDM is japanese models?

That's dumb

 

That's not dumb - that's smart sense for commonizing parts.
Cars all over the world are like that - they use the same parts on several different cars and they only install the parts that are appropriate for that market.
Many markets require a tow hook - U.S. doesn't - so they're not going to install it.
Same as the rear foglights - they don't install those for the U.S. either.
The list goes on...

 

So it is not dumb, because it is not required. So I can't tow my car through the tow point, I have a non functional flap on my bumpers. How much would that have cost to drill the frame? VW have those anchor points and they are not required.

I still think it is dumb, but I appreciate your answer, Thanks.

 

So what is the solution? Who has utilized these opening to install a tow hook? Did you tape into the crash beam? What is the "c" hook silver metal on the left and the black foam on the right behind the front cover?