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How much can the 2026 Kia Sorento tow?

The 2026 Kia Sorento tows up to 4,500 lb when properly equipped (X-Pro SX Prestige, 2.5L I4 281 hp, AWD). Ratings run from 2,000 lb to 4,500 lb depending on trim, engine and drive; half of the configurations are rated 2,000 lb or more.

What can the Sorento tow?

Typical loaded weights against the best-equipped (4,500 lb) and the lowest-rated (2,000 lb) version. "Comfortable" keeps the trailer under 80% of the rating, a common safety margin.

TrailerWeightBest-equippedLowest-rated
Jet ski on a trailer~1,000 lbComfortableComfortable
Small utility trailer, loaded~1,500 lbComfortableComfortable
Teardrop camper~1,800 lbComfortableNear the limit
Pop-up camper~3,000 lbComfortableOver the rating
Bass boat and trailer~3,500 lbComfortableOver the rating
Small travel trailer (20 ft)~5,000 lbOver the ratingOver the rating

Check your own trailer weight against every Sorento configuration

Sorento towing capacity by configuration

TrimEngineDriveTowsPayload
X-Pro SX Prestige2.5L I4 281 hpAWD4,500 lb–
EX2.5L I4 281 hpAWD3,500 lb–
EX2.5L I4 281 hpFWD3,500 lb–
SX2.5L I4 281 hpFWD3,500 lb–
X-Line EX2.5L I4 281 hpAWD3,500 lb–
X-Line SX2.5L I4 281 hpAWD3,500 lb–
X-Line SX Prestige2.5L I4 281 hpAWD3,500 lb–
EX1.6L I4 hybrid 227 hpAWD2,000 lb–
EX1.6L I4 hybrid 227 hpFWD2,000 lb–
EX1.6L I4 plug-in hybrid 261 hpAWD2,000 lb–
LX2.5L I4 191 hpFWD2,000 lb–
S2.5L I4 191 hpAWD2,000 lb–
S2.5L I4 191 hpFWD2,000 lb–
X-Line SX Prestige1.6L I4 hybrid 227 hpAWD2,000 lb–
X-Line SX Prestige1.6L I4 plug-in hybrid 261 hpAWD2,000 lb–

2026 model year, manufacturer ratings. Maximum figures usually need the factory tow package and the right hitch; the trailer's tongue weight, passengers and cargo all count against payload. Always check the label on the door jamb and your owner's manual.

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