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2023 Kia Niro towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,653lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,300 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,653 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,322 lb
Margin
353 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 29-38 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,322 lbRating: 1,653 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,322 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
1,653 lb
80% of the rating
1,322 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,322 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,322 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,322 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
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 1,653 lb: Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD, $33,840.

2023 Kia Niro tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD1.6L 4cylFWD1,653 lb1,513 lb to 3,717 lb$33,840
EV Wind FWDElectricFWD1,653 lb3,803 lb$39,550
Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring FWD1.6L 4cylFWD1,653 lb3,336 lb to 3,717 lb$39,590
EV Wave FWDElectricFWD1,653 lb3,803 lb$44,550

No rating listed: 7 trims.

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2023 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2023 to 2026: 1,653 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Subaru Forester3,000 lbWilderness AWD$34,320
Kia Sportage2,500 lbSX Prestige AWD$35,590
Hyundai Tucson2,000 lbSE FWD$26,900
Mazda CX-52,000 lb2.5 S AWD$26,700
Kia Niro (this car)1,653 lbPlug-in Hybrid EX FWD$33,840
Chevrolet Equinox1,500 lbLS FWD$26,300
Volkswagen Tiguan1,500 lbS FWD$26,950

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.

How values are checked