Kia Sportage towing capacity
The 2026 Kia Sportage is rated for up to 2,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2026 Kia Sportage
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine | 2,500 lbs |
All 12 2026 Sportage configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2026 Kia Sportage Press Specs
2025 Kia Sportage
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine | 2,500 lbs |
All 14 2025 Sportage configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2025 Kia Sportage Press Specs
2024 Kia Sportage
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine | 2,500 lbs |
All 14 2024 Sportage configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2024 Kia Sportage Press Specs
2023 Kia Sportage
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine | 2,500 lbs |
All 14 2023 Sportage configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2023 Kia Sportage Press Specs
2022 Kia Sportage
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 2,000 lbs |
All 16 2022 Sportage configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2022 Kia Sportage Press Specs
2021 Kia Sportage
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 2,000 lbs |
All 16 2021 Sportage configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2021 Kia Sportage Press Specs
2020 Kia Sportage
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2,000 lbs |
| 2.0L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2,000 lbs |
All 16 2020 Sportage configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2020 Kia Sportage Press Specs
2019 Kia Sportage
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2,000 lbs |
| 2.0L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2,000 lbs |
All 12 2019 Sportage configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2019 Kia Sportage Press Specs
2018 Kia Sportage
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2,000 lbs |
| 2.0L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2,000 lbs |
All 12 2018 Sportage configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2018 Kia Sportage Press Specs
2017 Kia Sportage
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2,000 lbs |
| 2.0L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2,000 lbs |
All 12 2017 Sportage configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2017 Kia Sportage Press Specs
2016 Kia Sportage
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX, LX, Towing CapacityThe page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine (ULEV) | 2,000 lbs | p. 3 | |||
| EX, EX, Towing CapacityThe page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine (SULEV) | 2,000 lbs | p. 3 | |||
| SX, SX, Towing CapacityThe page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 2.0L, Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine (ULEV) | 2,000 lbs | p. 3 |
Source: 2016 Kia Sportage Press Specs
2015 Kia Sportage
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX, LX, Towing CapacityThe page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine | 2,000 lbs | p. 3 | |||
| EX, EX, Towing CapacityThe page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine | 2,000 lbs | p. 3 | |||
| SX, SX, Towing CapacityThe page does not say whether trailer brakes are assumed. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | 2.0L, turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine | 2,000 lbs | p. 3 |
Source: 2015 Kia Sportage Press Specs
Common questions
How has the Kia Sportage's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 2,500 lbs; 2025: 2,500 lbs; 2024: 2,500 lbs; 2023: 2,500 lbs; 2022: 2,000 lbs; 2021: 2,000 lbs; 2020: 2,000 lbs; 2019: 2,000 lbs; 2018: 2,000 lbs; 2017: 2,000 lbs; 2016: 2,000 lbs; 2015: 2,000 lbs.
What hitch are the Kia Sportage ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.