Kia Optima Towing Capacity

Up to

1700kg

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The towing capacity of the Kia Optima supports up to 1700kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your Kia Optima matches the example listed here.

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Kia Optima braked* towing capacity

Year	Braked capacity from	Braked capacity to
2020	1400kg	1700kg
2019	1400kg	1700kg
2018	1400kg	1700kg
2017	1400kg	1700kg
2016	1400kg	1700kg
2015	1200kg	1700kg
2014	1200kg	1200kg
2013	1200kg	1200kg
2012	1200kg	1200kg
2011	1200kg	1200kg
2006	900kg	900kg
2005	900kg	900kg
2004	900kg	900kg
2003	907kg	907kg
2002	907kg	907kg
2001	907kg	907kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.

Kia Optima Towing Capacity

Kia Optima braked* towing capacity

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