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Kia Sportage Towing Capacity

Up to

1900kg
Kia Sportage
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The towing capacity of the Kia Sportage supports up to 1900kg. 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 Sportage matches the example listed here.

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Kia Sportage braked* towing capacity

Year Braked capacity from Braked capacity to
2026 1650kg 1900kg
2025 1650kg 1900kg
2024 1650kg 1900kg
2023 1650kg 1900kg
2022 1650kg 1900kg
2021 1500kg 1900kg
2020 1500kg 1900kg
2019 1500kg 1900kg
2018 1500kg 1900kg
2017 1500kg 1900kg
2016 1500kg 1900kg
2015 1600kg 1600kg
2014 1600kg 1600kg
2013 1600kg 1600kg
2012 1600kg 1600kg
2011 1600kg 1600kg
2010 1200kg 1600kg
2009 1200kg 1600kg
2008 1200kg 1600kg
2007 1200kg 1600kg
2006 1500kg 1500kg
2005 1500kg 1500kg
2004 1800kg 1800kg
2003 1800kg 1800kg
2002 1800kg 1800kg
2001 1800kg 1800kg
2000 1800kg 1800kg
1999 1800kg 1800kg
1998 1800kg 1800kg
1997 1800kg 1800kg
1996 1800kg 1800kg

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