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2020 Kia Sorento towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
5,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,000 lb
Margin
1,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
98% of 4,101 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,000 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 5,000 lb: LX V6 AWD, $32,390.

2020 Kia Sorento tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
LX V6 AWD3.3LAWD5,000 lb4,101 lb$32,390
S V6 AWD3.3LAWD5,000 lb4,101 lb$34,990
S AWD3.3L 6cylAWD5,000 lb3,953 lb to 4,343 lb$35,220
EX AWD3.3L 6cylAWD5,000 lb3,953 lb to 4,343 lb$37,290
EX V6 AWD3.3LAWD5,000 lb4,101 lb$37,290
SX V6 AWD3.3LAWD5,000 lb4,101 lb$41,890
SX AWD3.3L 6cylAWD5,000 lb3,953 lb to 4,343 lb$42,120
LX V6 FWD3.3LFWD3,500 lb3,968 lb$30,590
S V6 FWD3.3LFWD3,500 lb3,968 lb$33,190
EX V6 FWD3.3LFWD3,500 lb3,968 lb$35,490
SX V6 FWD3.3LFWD3,500 lb3,968 lb$40,090
L FWD2.4L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,854 lb$26,990
LX FWD2.4L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,854 lb$28,090
LX AWD2.4LAWD2,000 lb3,953 lb$29,890

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002009201320162019202220252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2011: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2021: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 3,500 lb to 4,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Kia Sorento (this car)5,000 lbLX V6 AWD$32,390
Kia Telluride5,000 lbLX FWD$31,890
Toyota Highlander5,000 lbL FWD$34,600
Hyundai Santa Fe3,500 lb2.0T SEL FWD$34,875
Kia Sportage1,653 lbLX AWD$25,490
Hyundai Tucson1,000 lbSE AWD$24,950

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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