2024 Kia Sorento towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- EX FWD, 2.5L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 94 of 152 SUVs (2024).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 70% of 3,979 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
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
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| 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 3,500 lb: EX FWD, $37,990.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 1,422 lb | 5,401 lb | 3,979 lb | $37,990 |
| SX FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 1,422 lb | 5,401 lb | 3,979 lb | $41,690 |
| X-Line EX AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | 5,512 lb | 3,825 lb to 4,211 lb | $41,690 |
| X-Line SX AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | 5,512 lb | 3,825 lb to 4,211 lb | $43,490 |
| X-Line SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | 5,512 lb | 3,825 lb to 4,211 lb | $46,390 |
| LX FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,587 lb | 5,401 lb | 3,814 lb | $31,990 |
| S FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,576 lb | 5,401 lb | 3,825 lb | $34,390 |
| S AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,935 lb | $36,390 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | 5,953 lb | 3,825 lb to 4,537 lb | $50,290 |
| Hybrid EX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 1,654 lb | 1,599 lb | 5,578 lb | 3,979 lb | $36,990 |
| Hybrid EX AWD | 1.6L | AWD | 1,654 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,140 lb | $39,290 |
| Hybrid SX Prestige AWD | 1.6L | AWD | 1,654 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,825 lb to 4,255 lb | $42,790 |
| Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 1,654 lb | N/A | 5,688 lb | 3,825 lb to 4,255 lb | N/A |
| X-Pro SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 4,000 lb to 4,500 lb | N/A | 5,401 lb | 3,825 lb to 4,213 lb | $47,390 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2011: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2021: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 3,500 lb to 4,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Telluride | 5,500 lb | SX X-Pro AWD | $50,485 |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb | LE FWD | $39,270 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 4,500 lb | XRT AWD | $40,600 |
| Kia Sorento (this car) | 3,500 lb | EX FWD | $37,990 |
| Kia Sportage | 2,500 lb | SX Prestige FWD | $34,690 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2,000 lb | SE FWD | $27,500 |
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 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