2026 Kia EV9 towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- Land AWD, electric.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Top 37% of 147 SUVs (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 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 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 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 5,000 lb: Land AWD, $68,900.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land AWD | electric | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 7,187 lb | 5,650 lb to 5,818 lb | $68,900 |
| GT-Line AWD | electric | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 7,187 lb | 5,650 lb to 5,881 lb | $71,900 |
| Wind AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | 1,473 lb | 7,187 lb | 5,714 lb | $63,900 |
| Light RWD | electric | RWD | 2,000 lb | 1,309 lb | 6,415 lb | 5,106 lb | $54,900 |
| Light Short Range RWD | electric | RWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,106 lb | $54,900 |
| Light Long Range RWD | electric | RWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | 6,680 lb | 5,093 lb to 5,370 lb | $57,900 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2024 to 2026: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,200 lb | Police RWD | $54,500 |
| Kia EV9 (this car) | 5,000 lb | Land AWD | $68,900 |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 4,400 lb | TFSI Premium AWD | $55,100 |
| Polestar 4 | 3,500 lb | Long Range Dual Motor AWD | $62,900 |
| Volvo EX40 | 2,000 lb | Single Motor Extended Range RWD Plus | $55,150 |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 1,750 lb | Premiere AWD | $53,995 |
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