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How much can the 2027 Kia Sportage tow?

The 2027 Kia Sportage tows up to 2,500 lb when properly equipped (EX, 2.5L I4 187 hp, FWD). Ratings run from 2,000 lb to 2,500 lb depending on trim, engine and drive; half of the configurations are rated 2,500 lb or more.

What can the Sportage tow?

Typical loaded weights against the best-equipped (2,500 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 lbOver the ratingOver the rating

Check your own trailer weight against every Sportage configuration

Sportage towing capacity by configuration

TrimEngineDriveTowsPayload
EX2.5L I4 187 hpFWD2,500 lb–
EX2.5L I4 187 hpAWD2,500 lb–
LX2.5L I4 187 hpAWD2,500 lb–
LX2.5L I4 187 hpFWD2,500 lb–
SX2.5L I4 187 hpFWD2,500 lb–
SX-Prestige2.5L I4 187 hpFWD2,500 lb–
SX-Prestige2.5L I4 187 hpAWD2,500 lb–
X-Line2.5L I4 187 hpAWD2,500 lb–
X-Pro Prestige2.5L I4 187 hpAWD2,500 lb–
EX1.6L I4 hybrid 232 hpAWD2,000 lb–
EX1.6L I4 hybrid 232 hpFWD2,000 lb–
LX1.6L I4 hybrid 232 hpFWD2,000 lb–
S1.6L I4 hybrid 232 hpAWD2,000 lb–
S1.6L I4 hybrid 232 hpFWD2,000 lb–
SX-Prestige1.6L I4 hybrid 232 hpAWD2,000 lb–
X-Line1.6L I4 hybrid 232 hpAWD2,000 lb–
X-Line1.6L I4 plug-in hybrid 268 hpAWD2,000 lb–
X-Line Prestige1.6L I4 plug-in hybrid 268 hpAWD2,000 lb–

2027 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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