Tow Capacities

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Kia Sportage towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Kia Sportage. 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 (1999–2022)
Configurations141
Highest rating in our dataset2,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,422 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 Sportage towing history

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

Kia Sportage 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 lbs2,000 lbs1,292 lbs8Open year
20211,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,292 lbs8Open year
20201,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,292 lbs8Open year
20191,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,292 lbs6Open year
20182,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,292 lbs6Open year
20172,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,001 lbs6Open year
20162,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,328 lbs6Open year
20152,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,328 lbs6Open year
20142,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,328 lbs6Open year
20132,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,422 lbs7Open year
20122,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,340 lbs7Open year
20111,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,340 lbs7Open year
20101,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,195 lbs6Open year
20091,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,195 lbs6Open year
20081,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,195 lbs6Open year
20071,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,195 lbs6Open year
20061,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,195 lbs6Open year
20051,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,195 lbs6Open year
20022,000 lbs2,000 lbs860 lbs4Open year
20012,000 lbs2,000 lbs860 lbs8Open year
20002,000 lbs2,000 lbs860 lbs6Open year
19992,000 lbs2,000 lbs860 lbs6Open 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 Sportage 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 Sportage years can tow my trailer?

Compare Kia Sportage model years

20212022
Min towing1,000 lbs2,000 lbs
Max towing1,000 lbs2,000 lbs
Max payload1,292 lbs1,292 lbs
Configurations88
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.06, 3.20, 3.323.06, 3.20, 3.32
Engines2.0 liters I-4, 2.4 liters I-42.0 liters I-4, 2.4 liters I-4
  • 2022 has a 1,000 lbs higher maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2021 (1,000 lbs → 2,000 lbs).

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

Browse Kia Sportage configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 EX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 EX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Nightfall2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Nightfall2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SX2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,107 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SX2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,107 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 EX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 EX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 S2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 S2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SX2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,107 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SX2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,107 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 EX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 EX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 S2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 S2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SX2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,107 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SX2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,107 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 EX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 EX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SX2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,107 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SX2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,107 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 EX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 EX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,292 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SX2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,107 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SX2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,206 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 EX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,001 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 EX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,001 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,001 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 LX2.4 liters I-4 · 3.06 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,001 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SX2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 875 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SX2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 875 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 EX3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,182 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 EX3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,328 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 LX3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,182 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 LX3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,328 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SX3.32 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,111 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SX3.32 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 EX3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,182 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 EX3.20 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,328 lbs
    Open year

Kia Sportage 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, 20221,000 – 2,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,292 lbs24
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,000 – 2,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,422 lbs63
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,500 – 2,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,195 lbs48
1990s1990–199919992,000 lbs2,000 lbs860 lbs6

Kia Sportage 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
20221,107 lbs1,292 lbs8Open year
20211,107 lbs1,292 lbs8Open year
20201,107 lbs1,292 lbs8Open year
20191,107 lbs1,292 lbs6Open year
20181,107 lbs1,292 lbs6Open year
2017875 lbs1,001 lbs6Open year
20161,111 lbs1,328 lbs6Open year
20151,111 lbs1,328 lbs6Open year
20141,111 lbs1,328 lbs6Open year
20131,230 lbs1,422 lbs7Open year
20121,230 lbs1,340 lbs7Open year
20111,230 lbs1,340 lbs7Open year
20101,113 lbs1,195 lbs6Open year
20091,113 lbs1,195 lbs6Open year
20081,113 lbs1,195 lbs6Open year
20071,113 lbs1,195 lbs6Open year
20061,113 lbs1,195 lbs6Open year
20051,113 lbs1,195 lbs6Open year
2002838 lbs860 lbs4Open year
2001838 lbs860 lbs8Open year
2000838 lbs860 lbs6Open year
1999838 lbs860 lbs6Open 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 Sportage towing capacity changed over time

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

  • 2021 → 2022: Maximum towing 1,000 lbs → 2,000 lbs (+1,000 lbs)
  • 2018 → 2019: Maximum towing 2,000 lbs → 1,000 lbs (-1,000 lbs)
  • 2011 → 2012: Maximum towing 1,000 lbs → 2,000 lbs (+1,000 lbs)
  • 2010 → 2011: Maximum towing 2,000 lbs → 1,000 lbs (-1,000 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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