Tow Capacities

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Kia Rio towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Kia Rio. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered22 (2001–2022)
Configurations76
Highest rating in our dataset2,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,273 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Kia Rio towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Kia Rio towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20221,750 lbs1,750 lbs851 lbs3Open year
20211,700 lbs2,000 lbs854 lbs3Open year
20201,700 lbs2,000 lbs851 lbs3Open year
20191,700 lbs2,000 lbs—3Open year
20181,700 lbs2,000 lbs—6Open year
20171,700 lbs2,000 lbs—5Open year
20161,700 lbs2,000 lbs—6Open year
20151,700 lbs2,000 lbs—6Open year
20141,700 lbs2,000 lbs—6Open year
20131,700 lbs2,000 lbs—6Open year
20122,000 lbs2,000 lbs—3Open year
20112,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,118 lbs3Open year
20102,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,118 lbs3Open year
20092,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,273 lbs3Open year
20082,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,273 lbs3Open year
20072,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,273 lbs3Open year
20062,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,273 lbs2Open year
20051,700 lbs2,000 lbs748 lbs2Open year
20041,700 lbs2,000 lbs748 lbs2Open year
20032,000 lbs2,000 lbs748 lbs2Open year
20021,700 lbs2,000 lbs759 lbs2Open year
20012,000 lbs2,000 lbs—1Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Kia Rio towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Kia Rio years can tow my trailer?

Compare Kia Rio model years

20212022
Min towing1,700 lbs1,750 lbs
Max towing2,000 lbs1,750 lbs
Max payload854 lbs851 lbs
Configurations33
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles—5.45
Engines1.6 liters I-41.6 liters I-4
  • 2022 has a 250 lbs lower maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2021 (2,000 lbs → 1,750 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Kia Rio configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 LX1.6 liters I-4 · 5.45 · Tow 1,750 lbs · Payload 849 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 S1.6 liters I-4 · 5.45 · Tow 1,750 lbs · Payload 851 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 S1.6 liters I-4 · 5.45 · Tow 1,750 lbs · Payload 849 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 LX1.6 liters I-4 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 849 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 S1.6 liters I-4 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 849 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 S1.6 liters I-4 · Tow 1,700 lbs · Payload 854 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 LX1.6 liters I-4 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 846 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 S1.6 liters I-4 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 846 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 S1.6 liters I-4 · Tow 1,700 lbs · Payload 851 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LX1.6 liters I-4 · 3.07 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 S1.6 liters I-4 · 3.07 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 S1.6 liters I-4 · 3.07 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 EX1.6 liters I-4 · 3.07 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 LX1.6 liters I-4 · 4.06 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 S1.6 liters I-4 · 3.07 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 EX1.6 liters I-4 · 3.07 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 LX1.6 liters I-4 · 4.06 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 S1.6 liters I-4 · 3.07 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 EX · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 LX · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 EX · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 LX · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SX · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 EX3.07 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 LX3.83 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SX3.07 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 EX3.07 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 LX3.07 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SX3.07 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 EX3.07 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 LX3.83 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 SX3.07 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 EX3.07 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 LX3.83 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 SX3.07 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 EX3.07 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 LX3.83 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 SX3.07 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 EX3.07 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 LX3.83 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 SX3.07 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 EX3.27 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 LX3.83 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 SX3.27 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 EX3.27 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 LX3.83 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 SX3.27 · Tow 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 EX3.27 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 LX3.83 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 SX3.27 · Tow 2,000 lbs
    Open year

Kia Rio towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 20221,700 – 2,000 lbs2,000 lbs854 lbs9
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,700 – 2,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,118 lbs47
2000s2000–20092001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,700 – 2,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,273 lbs20

Kia Rio payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
2022849 lbs851 lbs3Open year
2021849 lbs854 lbs3Open year
2020846 lbs851 lbs3Open year
20111,080 lbs1,118 lbs3Open year
20101,118 lbs1,118 lbs3Open year
20091,273 lbs1,273 lbs3Open year
20081,273 lbs1,273 lbs3Open year
20071,273 lbs1,273 lbs3Open year
20061,273 lbs1,273 lbs2Open year
2005748 lbs748 lbs1Open year
2004748 lbs748 lbs1Open year
2003748 lbs748 lbs1Open year
2002759 lbs759 lbs1Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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