2018 Kia Optima Towing Capacity

Up to

1700kg

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The towing capacity of the 2018 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 2018 Kia Optima matches the example listed here.

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2018 Kia Optima braked* towing capacity

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2018 Kia Optima	Specs	Braked capacity
Gt Nav (Black Leather)	Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1400kg
Gt Nav (Black Leather) Sunroof	Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1400kg
Gt Nav (Red Leather)	Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1400kg
Si	Specs: 2.4L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1700kg

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

2018 Kia Optima Towing Capacity

2018 Kia Optima braked* towing capacity

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