Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Overview
The Kia Sorento towing capacity ranges between 1,650 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
For instance, the 2015 Kia Sorento has a minimum towing capacity of 1,650 lbs, while the 2020 Kia Sorento has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.
Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Kia Sorento.
Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.
All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a
braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without
brakes will be much less.
Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.
2024 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2024 Kia Sorento towing capacity is between 1,654 lbs. and 2,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2024 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| SX Prestige |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 261 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| SX Prestige |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,654 lbs |
| EX |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 227 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,654 lbs |
| EX |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,654 lbs |
2023 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2023 Kia Sorento towing capacity is between 1,654 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
2023 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| X-Line SX Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| X-Line S SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| X-Line EX SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2023 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| S SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX Prestige Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 261 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| SX Prestige Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,654 lbs |
2023 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| EX Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 227 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,654 lbs |
| EX Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,654 lbs |
2022 Kia Sorento2022 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2022 Kia Sorento towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
2022 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| SX Prestige Hybrid/Electric |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 261 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| SX Hybrid/Electric |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 261 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| S Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 227 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| S Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 227 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 227 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2022 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| XLine SX Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| XLine S SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| XLine EX SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2022 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| S SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2021 Kia Sorento2021 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2021 Kia Sorento towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
2021 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| S SUV |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 227 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 227 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| SX Prestige XLine SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2021 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| S SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| S SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD | 281 HP | 311 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2020 Kia Sorento2020 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2020 Kia Sorento towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2020 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| S SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| S SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2020 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| L SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX Sport SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| EX Sport SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2020 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| SX |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| S |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| S |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| LX |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2020 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| L |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| EX |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
2019 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2019 Kia Sorento towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2019 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| SX Limited SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SX Limited SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| S SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| S SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2019 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| L SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX Sport SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
2019 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| EX Sport SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SX Limited |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2019 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| SX Limited |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| S |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| S |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| LX |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2019 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| L |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| EX |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| EX Sport |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| EX Sport |
3.3L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2018 Kia Sorento towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2018 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| SX Limited SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SX Limited SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2018 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| L SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 240 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2018 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| EX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 240 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2017 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2017 Kia Sorento towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2017 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| SX Limited SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SX Limited SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2017 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| L SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 240 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2017 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| EX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 240 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2016 Kia Sorento towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2016 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| SX Limited SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SX Limited SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 240 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX Limited SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX Limited SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 240 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2016 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| L SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 185 HP | 178 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
2016 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| EX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 240 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| EX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 240 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2015 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2015 Kia Sorento towing capacity is between 1,650 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
2015 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| SXL SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SXL SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
1,650 lbs |
2015 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
1,650 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2014 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2014 Kia Sorento towing capacity is between 1,650 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
2014 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| SXL SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SXL SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| SX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
1,650 lbs |
2014 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| LX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 191 HP | 181 ft/lbs |
1,650 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 290 HP | 252 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2009 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2009 Kia Sorento towing capacity is 1,653 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2009 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| EX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic | 4WD | 262 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
1,653 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic | 2WD | 262 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
1,653 lbs |
2008 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2008 Kia Sorento towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2008 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| EX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD | 262 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 2WD | 262 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
2007 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity Data
The 2007 Kia Sorento towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2007 Kia Sorento Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| LX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD | 262 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| LX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 2WD | 262 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD | 262 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| EX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 2WD | 262 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 2WD | 262 HP | 260 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
- a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
- a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
- a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.
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