2009 Kia Sportage Towing Capacity

Up to

1600kg

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The towing capacity of the 2009 Kia Sportage supports up to 1600kg. 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 2009 Kia Sportage matches the example listed here.

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2009 Kia Sportage braked* towing capacity

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2009 Kia Sportage	Specs	Braked capacity
Ex (4X4)	Specs: 2.7L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1500kg
Ex (Fwd)	Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1200kg
EX-L (Limited) (4x4)	Specs: 2.7L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1500kg
Lx (Fwd)	Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1200kg
Ex (4X4)	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1600kg
EX-L (Limited) (4x4)	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1600kg
Lx (Fwd)	Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1200kg

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