2016 Kia Sorento towing capacity
Up to 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: LX V6, LX V6, Towing Capacity (lb.) [5,000 of '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)'], Six-cylinder, aluminum block and head, AWD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 2,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2016 Kia Sorento towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2016 Kia Sorento towing capacity chart
All 12 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX V6, LX V6, Towing Capacity (lb.) [5,000 of '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)']The LX V6 trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The cell reads '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)'; this row is the figure the cell marks '(AWD)'. The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | ||
| EX V6, EX V6, Towing Capacity (lb.) [5,000 of '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)']The EX V6 trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The cell reads '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)'; this row is the figure the cell marks '(AWD)'. The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | ||
| SX V6, SX V6, Towing Capacity (lb.) [5,000 of '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)']The SX V6 trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The cell reads '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)'; this row is the figure the cell marks '(AWD)'. The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | ||
| SX-LimitedV6, SX-LimitedV6, Towing Capacity (lb.) [5,000 of '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)']The SX-LimitedV6 trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The cell reads '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)'; this row is the figure the cell marks '(AWD)'. The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | ||
| LX V6, LX V6, Towing Capacity (lb.) [3,500 of '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)']The LX V6 trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The cell reads '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)'; this row is the first figure, which the cell gives no drive label (only the second is marked AWD). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 3,500 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | |||
| EX V6, EX V6, Towing Capacity (lb.) [3,500 of '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)']The EX V6 trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The cell reads '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)'; this row is the first figure, which the cell gives no drive label (only the second is marked AWD). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 3,500 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | |||
| SX V6, SX V6, Towing Capacity (lb.) [3,500 of '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)']The SX V6 trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The cell reads '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)'; this row is the first figure, which the cell gives no drive label (only the second is marked AWD). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 3,500 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | |||
| SX-LimitedV6, SX-LimitedV6, Towing Capacity (lb.) [3,500 of '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)']The SX-LimitedV6 trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The cell reads '3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD)'; this row is the first figure, which the cell gives no drive label (only the second is marked AWD). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 3,500 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX, EX, Towing Capacity (lb.)The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 3,500 lbs | p. 4 | |||
| SX-Limited, SX-Limited, Towing Capacity (lb.)The SX-Limited trim column is hidden in the printed PDF (the page's trim selector shows 3 columns); the value was read from this trim's own column in the saved page (html_path). The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 3,500 lbs | p. 4from the publisher's web page | |||
| L, L, Towing Capacity (lb.)The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 | |||
| LX, LX, Towing Capacity (lb.)The page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 |
Common questions
Which 2016 Kia Sorento engine tows the most?
Six-cylinder, aluminum block and head, at up to 5,000 lbs. Next is Four-cylinder, aluminum block and aluminum head at up to 3,500 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2016 Kia Sorento Press Specs. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2016 Kia Sorento
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2016 Kia Sorento. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2016 Kia Sorento. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2016 Kia Sorento Press Specs, Kia. Manufacturer press specifications. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.