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Kia towing capacity, by configuration

There are 19 published Kia configurations here across 7 models, and they span 1,653 to 5,000 lb. A single number for a Kia model is wrong for most of them — the EV9 alone spans 2,000–5,000 lb on the same badge.

Pick your model, then find your exact configuration on its page. The tow rating is where you start — what you actually need to buy is sized to the trailer, not the truck.

ModelBodyPublished configurationsMax trailer (lb)
2026 EV9Three-row electric SUV52,000–5,000
2026 TellurideThree-row SUV15,000
2026 SorentoMidsize three-row SUV82,000–4,500
2026 EV6Compact electric SUV12,700
2026 Sorento HybridMidsize three-row hybrid SUV22,000
2026 SportageCompact SUV11,653
2026 Sportage HybridCompact hybrid SUV11,653
The widest spread here is the EV9: 2,000–5,000 lb, a 150% difference. Same model name, different engine or drivetrain, and the answer changes by 3,000 lb. See its full configuration chart →

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Common questions

How much can a Kia tow?

It depends entirely on the exact configuration, not the model name. Across the 7 Kia vehicles published here there are 19 distinct configurations ranging from 1,653 to 5,000 lb. Find your own model in the table on this page, then your exact engine, drivetrain combination on its page.

Why does one Kia model have more than one tow rating?

Because the rating is set by the configuration, not the badge. The Kia EV9 is the clearest example here: it spans 2,000–5,000 lb, a 150% difference between its lowest and highest published configuration. Two trucks with the same name on the tailgate can be thousands of pounds apart.

Where do these Kia numbers come from?

Each one is read positionally from Kia's own published towing chart or specification page, linked on every vehicle page. We publish no figure we cannot point at a manufacturer source for. See how this is made.

Why is there no payload figure for Kia here?

Because payload is specific to your individual vehicle, not to the model — it is printed on the certification label in your driver's door jamb. Your tongue weight counts against it, which is why it matters when you tow.