2012 Kia Rio Towing Capacity

Up to

1150kg

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The towing capacity of the 2012 Kia Rio supports up to 1150kg. 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 2012 Kia Rio matches the example listed here.

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2012 Kia Rio braked* towing capacity

Hatchback

2012 Kia Rio	Specs	Braked capacity
S	Specs: 1.4L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 850kg
Si	Specs: 1.6L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 950kg
SLi	Specs: 1.6L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 950kg
Sls	Specs: 1.6L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1150kg
S	Specs: 1.4L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 850kg
Si	Specs: 1.6L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1150kg
SLi	Specs: 1.6L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1150kg
Sls	Specs: 1.6L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1150kg

Sedan

2012 Kia Rio	Specs	Braked capacity
Si	Specs: 1.6L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1150kg
Si	Specs: 1.6L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1150kg

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

2012 Kia Rio Towing Capacity

2012 Kia Rio braked* towing capacity

Hatchback

Sedan

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