What can the 2026 Kia Sportage tow?
Yes, up to
2,500 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 1 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 2,000 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- SX Prestige FWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 694 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Pop-up camper, 11-14 ft travel length: 1,806 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 2,500 lb. 72% used.
- Tongue weight
- 226 lb
- Payload
- 526 lb of 1,108 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 1,806 lb loaded. Rating 2,500 lb. 72% of the rating. Margin 694 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 2,000 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 226 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 526 lb. Payload 1,108 lb. Left 582 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class I, up to 2,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: SX Prestige FWD.
Every trim
Yes: 1 trim. 1 trim: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only. No: 2 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX Prestige FWD | 2,500 lb | 72% | 1,108 lb | 582 lb | Yes |
| SX Prestige AWD | 2,500 lb | 72% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| SX-Prestige FWD | 1,653 lb | 109% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| SX-Prestige AWD | 1,653 lb | 109% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs (3 pages)
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ