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2023 Kia Sportage towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,000 lb
Margin
500 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,000 lbRating: 2,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,000 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
2,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,000 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,000 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 2,000 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,000 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,000 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,000 lb
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 2,500 lb: SX Prestige AWD, $35,590.

2023 Kia Sportage tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
SX Prestige AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,500 lb3,543 lb to 3,834 lb$35,590
LX AWD2.5LAWD1,653 lb3,543 lb$28,090
Hybrid LX AWD1.6LAWD1,653 lb3,543 lb to 3,732 lb$29,290
EX AWD2.5LAWD1,653 lb3,543 lb$30,090
SX FWD2.5LFWD1,653 lb3,373 lb$31,790
SX Prestige FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,653 lb3,373 lb$33,790
SX-Prestige FWD2.5LFWD1,653 lb3,373 lb$33,790
SX-Prestige AWD2.5LAWD1,653 lb3,543 lb$35,590
LX FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,653 lb to 2,500 lb3,373 lb$26,290
Hybrid LX FWD1.6L 4cylFWD1,653 lb to 2,000 lb3,373 lb to 3,713 lb$27,490
EX FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,653 lb to 2,500 lb3,373 lb$28,290
X-Line AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,653 lb to 2,500 lb3,543 lb$31,090
Hybrid EX AWD1.6L 4cylAWD1,653 lb to 2,000 lb3,543 lb to 3,896 lb$31,190
SX AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,653 lb to 2,500 lb3,543 lb$33,590
X-Pro AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,653 lb to 2,500 lb3,543 lb$35,290
Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD1.6L 4cylAWD1,653 lb to 2,000 lb3,543 lb to 3,896 lb$36,390
X-Pro Prestige AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,653 lb to 2,500 lb3,543 lb$37,090
Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD1.6L 4cylAWD1,653 lb to 2,000 lb3,543 lb to 4,270 lb$38,690
Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD1.6L 4cylAWD1,653 lb to 2,000 lb3,543 lb to 4,270 lb$43,190

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002,5002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2019: 2,000 lb to 1,650 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 1,650 lb to 1,653 lb.
  • Changed in 2023: 1,653 lb to 2,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Kia Telluride5,500 lbSX X-Pro AWD$50,085
Kia Sorento3,500 lbEX FWD$36,290
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$34,470
Kia Sportage (this car)2,500 lbSX Prestige AWD$35,590
Hyundai Tucson2,000 lbSE FWD$26,900
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$28,410

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