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2027 Kia Sorento towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,500 lb

Cheapest at max
X-Pro SX Prestige AWD
2.5L 4cyl
Base trim
2,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb

Rank 45 of 79 SUVs (2027).

Trailer check

Yes. Under the rating, but over 85% of curb weight.

Tow rating
4,500 lb
80% of the rating
Up to 3,600 lb
Room left
900 lb (20% of the rating)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
85% of 4,213 lb

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs.

Pick another car

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: only the lighter end fits. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.

Max tow rating
4,500 lb
80% of the rating
3,600 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, $47,990.

Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcesources differ

2027 Kia Sorento tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
X-Pro SX Prestige AWD2.5L 4cylAWD4,500 lb4,213 lb$47,990
EX FWD2.5L 4cylFWD3,500 lb3,979 lb$38,690
EX AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,211 lb$40,190
SX FWD2.5L 4cylFWD3,500 lb3,979 lb$42,490
X-Line EX AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,211 lb$42,990
X-Line SX AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,211 lb$44,290
X-Line SX Prestige AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,211 lb$46,990
LX FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,814 lb$32,590
S FWD2.5L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,898 lb$35,490
S AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,045 lb$37,490

No rating listed: 4 trims.

Highest rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,000200920132016201920222027
Highest rated trim in our data, 2009 to 2027. Pounds. Years with ratings for under half the trims are left out.
  • 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

2027 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Kia Telluride5,500 lbX-Pro SX-Prestige AWD$56,790
Kia Sorento (this car)4,500 lbX-Pro SX Prestige AWD$47,990
Hyundai Santa Fe4,500 lbXRT AWD$42,290
Kia Sportage2,500 lbSX Prestige AWD$36,590 to $38,390

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.

How values are checked