2023 Kia Telluride towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,500lb
- SX X-Pro AWD, 3.8L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Top 34% of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,400 lb
- Margin
- 1,100 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: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,400 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 4,400 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,400 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 5,500 lb: SX X-Pro AWD, $50,085.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX X-Pro AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,500 lb | 455 lb to 4,455 lb | $50,085 |
| SX Prestige X-Pro AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,500 lb | 4,343 lb to 4,522 lb | $52,985 |
| SX-Prestige X-Pro AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,500 lb | 455 lb to 4,343 lb | $52,985 |
| LX FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,134 lb to 4,343 lb | $35,890 |
| S FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,169 lb to 4,343 lb | $37,790 |
| LX AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,325 lb | $37,890 |
| S AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,301 lb | $39,790 |
| EX FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,134 lb to 4,343 lb | $41,490 |
| EX AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,325 lb | $43,490 |
| EX X-Line AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,378 lb | $45,685 |
| SX FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,169 lb to 4,343 lb | $45,690 |
| SX AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,301 lb | $47,690 |
| SX X-Line AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,378 lb | $49,085 |
| SX-P AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,313 lb | $50,590 |
| SX Prestige AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,343 lb to 4,455 lb | $50,590 |
| SX-Prestige AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,301 lb | $50,590 |
| SX-P X-Line AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,313 lb | $51,985 |
| SX Prestige X-Line AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,343 lb to 4,524 lb | $51,985 |
| SX-Prestige X-Line AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,378 lb | $51,985 |
| SX-P X-Pro AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,313 lb | $52,985 |
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) | 5,500 lb | SX X-Pro AWD | $50,085 |
| Honda Pilot | 5,000 lb | LX AWD | $38,400 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lb | SE FWD | $35,900 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 3,500 lb | Limited FWD | $40,600 |
| Kia Carnival | 3,500 lb | LX FWD | $33,100 |
| Kia Sorento | 3,500 lb | EX FWD | $36,290 |
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