2024 Kia Niro towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,653lb
- EV Wind FWD, Electric.
- Base trim: 1,653 lb.
- Rank 133 of 152 SUVs (2024).
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
- 34% of 3,803 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,322 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,322 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| 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 1,653 lb: EV Wind FWD, $39,600.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Wind FWD | Electric | FWD | 1,653 lb | 3,803 lb | $39,600 |
| EV Wave FWD | Electric | FWD | 1,653 lb | 3,803 lb | $44,600 |
No rating listed: 7 trims.
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2023 to 2026: 1,653 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | 3,000 lb | Wilderness AWD | $34,920 |
| Kia Sportage | 2,500 lb | SX Prestige FWD | $34,690 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2,000 lb | SE FWD | $27,500 |
| Jeep Compass | 2,000 lb | Sport 4WD | $25,900 |
| Kia Niro (this car) | 1,653 lb | EV Wind FWD | $39,600 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 1,500 lb | LS FWD | $26,600 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 1,500 lb | ES AWD | $26,345 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 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