2021 Kia Telluride towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- LX FWD, 3.8L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Top 34% of 127 SUVs (2021).
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
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,000 lb: LX FWD, $32,190.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,112 lb to 4,343 lb | $32,190 |
| LX AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,255 lb | $34,190 |
| S FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,211 lb to 4,343 lb | $34,590 |
| S AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,354 lb | $36,590 |
| EX FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,112 lb to 4,343 lb | $37,590 |
| EX AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,255 lb | $39,590 |
| SX FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,211 lb to 4,343 lb | $42,490 |
| SX AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,354 lb | $44,390 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2023: 5,000 lb to 5,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Telluride (this car) | 5,000 lb | LX FWD | $32,190 |
| Honda Pilot | 5,000 lb | Touring AWD | $45,220 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lb | SE FWD | $32,675 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 3,500 lb | Limited FWD | $38,750 |
| Kia Sorento | 3,500 lb | EX FWD | $34,990 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree