Tow Capacities

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Kia Sorento towing capacity

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

Years covered19 (2003–2022)
Configurations169
Highest rating in our dataset5,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,771 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 Sorento towing history

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

Kia Sorento 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
20222,000 lbs3,500 lbs1,563 lbs10Open year
20212,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,563 lbs10Open year
20202,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,537 lbs9Open year
20192,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,537 lbs15Open year
20182,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,521 lbs13Open year
20172,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,521 lbs13Open year
20162,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,521 lbs15Open year
20151,650 lbs3,500 lbs1,574 lbs10Open year
20141,650 lbs3,500 lbs1,288 lbs10Open year
20131,650 lbs3,500 lbs1,115 lbs10Open year
20121,650 lbs3,500 lbs1,771 lbs11Open year
20111,650 lbs3,500 lbs1,771 lbs11Open year
20095,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,277 lbs5Open year
20085,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,277 lbs6Open year
20075,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,277 lbs5Open year
20063,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,213 lbs4Open year
20053,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,213 lbs4Open year
20043,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,213 lbs4Open year
20033,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,213 lbs4Open 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 Sorento 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 Sorento years can tow my trailer?

Compare Kia Sorento model years

20212022
Min towing2,000 lbs2,000 lbs
Max towing3,000 lbs3,500 lbs
Max payload1,563 lbs1,563 lbs
Configurations1010
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.32, 3.80, 4.083.32, 3.80, 4.08
Engines2.5 liters I-42.5 liters I-4
  • 2022 has a 500 lbs higher maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2021 (3,000 lbs → 3,500 lbs).

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

Browse Kia Sorento configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 EX2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,358 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SX2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,348 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SX2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,358 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SX2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,358 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 X-Line2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,348 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 X-Line2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,348 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LX2.5 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,533 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LX2.5 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,563 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 S2.5 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,563 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 X-Line2.5 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,533 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 EX2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,347 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 EX2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,358 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SX2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,347 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SX2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,358 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SX2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,358 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SX2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,347 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 LX2.5 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,532 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 LX2.5 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,563 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 S2.5 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,532 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 S2.5 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,563 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.51 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.51 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.51 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 2.4L2.4 liters I-4 · 3.51 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,525 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 2.4L2.4 liters I-4 · 3.65 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,537 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 2.4L2.4 liters I-4 · 3.51 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,525 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.51 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.51 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.51 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.51 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.51 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.51 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,279 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,278 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.4L2.4 liters I-4 · 3.51 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,525 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.4L2.4 liters I-4 · 3.65 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,537 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.4L2.4 liters I-4 · 3.51 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,525 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.04 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.04 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.04 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.3L3.3 liters V-6 · 3.04 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,521 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0T2.0 liters I-4 · 3.51 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,243 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0T2.0 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,237 lbs
    Open year

Kia Sorento 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, 20222,000 – 5,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,563 lbs29
2010s2010–20192011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,650 – 5,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,771 lbs108
2000s2000–20092003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20093,500 – 5,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,277 lbs32

Kia Sorento 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
20221,348 lbs1,563 lbs10Open year
20211,347 lbs1,563 lbs10Open year
20201,521 lbs1,537 lbs9Open year
20191,278 lbs1,537 lbs15Open year
20181,237 lbs1,521 lbs13Open year
20171,237 lbs1,521 lbs13Open year
20161,237 lbs1,521 lbs15Open year
20151,213 lbs1,574 lbs10Open year
20141,213 lbs1,288 lbs10Open year
2013918 lbs1,115 lbs10Open year
20121,403 lbs1,771 lbs11Open year
20111,599 lbs1,771 lbs11Open year
20091,093 lbs1,277 lbs5Open year
20081,093 lbs1,277 lbs6Open year
20071,093 lbs1,277 lbs5Open year
20061,202 lbs1,213 lbs4Open year
20051,202 lbs1,213 lbs4Open year
20041,202 lbs1,213 lbs4Open year
20031,202 lbs1,213 lbs4Open 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.

How Kia Sorento towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2021 → 2022: Maximum towing 3,000 lbs → 3,500 lbs (+500 lbs)
  • 2020 → 2021: Maximum towing 5,000 lbs → 3,000 lbs (-2,000 lbs)
  • 2015 → 2016: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 5,000 lbs (+1,500 lbs)
  • 2009 → 2011: Maximum towing 5,000 lbs → 3,500 lbs (-1,500 lbs)
  • 2006 → 2007: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 5,000 lbs (+1,500 lbs)

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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