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What you need to tow with a 2026 Kia Sorento

The 2026 Kia Sorento is rated from 2,000 to 4,500 lb depending on configuration — a 125% spread. Find your configuration below, then size the hitch to the trailer you are towing, not to the truck's maximum.
A single towing number for this truck would be a lie. 4,500 lb applies to one exact configuration when properly equipped. Same badge, different configuration, and the real figure can be thousands of pounds lower. That is why every row below carries its configuration.

2026 Kia Sorento towing by configuration

GradeDriveMax trailer (lb)Requires
X-Pro SX Prestige AWDAWD4,500—
EX3,500—
X-Line EX AWDAWD3,500—
X-Line SX AWDAWD3,500—
X-Line SX Prestige AWDAWD3,500—
LX2,000—
S2,000—
SX2,000—

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Source: 2026 Kia Sorento manufacturer trailering chart · last verified 2026-09-02

The kit for this truck

Towing hardware is sized to the trailer. Pick the weight you are actually pulling:

Tow 1,000 lb with a SorentoTow 1,500 lb with a SorentoTow 2,000 lb with a SorentoTow 2,500 lb with a SorentoTow 3,000 lb with a SorentoTow 3,500 lb with a SorentoTow 4,000 lb with a SorentoTow 4,500 lb with a Sorento
At this truck's ceiling (4,500 lb) you would be in Class 3 hardware with a weight-distributing hitch and a brake controller. See the 4,500 lb kit for this vehicle →

Before you trust any of these numbers

Common questions

How much can a 2026 Kia Sorento tow?

Between 2,000 and 4,500 lb depending on the exact configuration — that is a 125% spread, so a single headline number is misleading. The 4,500 lb figure requires one specific combination of configuration. Look up your own configuration in the table on this page.

What hitch do I need for a 2026 Kia Sorento?

Size the hitch to the trailer, not the truck. For a trailer up to 4,500 lb you need Class 3 hardware with a 2 in receiver, plus a weight-distributing hitch with sway control. The truck's rating is a ceiling you must stay under, not the thing you buy for.

Why is there no payload number on this page?

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. Published sources disagree with manufacturers in both directions on payload, so stating one per model would be wrong for most trucks. Your tongue weight counts against payload, which is why it matters.