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2026 Kia Sorento towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 3,600 lb
Margin
900 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: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,600 lbRating: 4,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,600 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
4,500 lb
80% of the rating
3,600 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 3,600 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,600 lb
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 4,500 lb: X-Pro SX Prestige AWD, $47,790.

2026 Kia Sorento tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
X-Pro SX Prestige AWD2.5L 4cylAWD4,500 lbN/A5,401 lb3,825 lb to 4,213 lb$47,790
EX FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lb1,422 lb5,401 lb3,979 lb$38,490
EX AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A3,979 lb$39,990
X-Line EX AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/A5,512 lb3,825 lb to 4,211 lb$42,790
X-Line SX AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/A5,512 lb3,825 lb to 4,211 lb$44,090
X-Line SX Prestige AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/A5,512 lb3,825 lb to 4,211 lb$46,790
LX FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,814 lb$32,390
S FWD2.5LFWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,898 lb$35,290
S AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,898 lb$37,290
Hybrid EX FWD1.6LFWD1,654 lb1,190 lb5,401 lb4,211 lb$38,890
Hybrid EX AWD1.6L 4cylAWD1,654 lbN/AN/A4,211 lb$40,690
Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD1.6LAWD1,654 lbN/AN/A3,825 lb to 4,394 lb$47,190
Hybrid X-Line SX-Prestige AWD1.6L 4cylAWD1,654 lbN/A5,622 lb3,825 lb to 4,345 lb$47,190
Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD1.6L 4cylAWD1,654 lbN/A5,842 lb3,825 lb to 4,652 lb$48,290
Plug-in Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD1.6LAWD1,654 lbN/AN/A3,825 lb to 4,652 lb$53,490
Plug-in Hybrid X-Line SX-Prestige AWD1.6L 4cylAWD1,654 lbN/A5,842 lb3,825 lb to 4,652 lb$53,490
SX FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb to 3,500 lb1,422 lb5,401 lb3,979 lb$42,290

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002009201320162019202220252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • 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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota Highlander5,000 lbXLE AWD$46,270
Kia Sorento (this car)4,500 lbX-Pro SX Prestige AWD$47,790
Hyundai Santa Fe4,500 lbXRT AWD$42,040
Kia Sportage2,500 lbSX Prestige FWD$36,390
Hyundai Tucson2,000 lbHybrid SE FWD$31,300

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.

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