2018 Kia Sportage towing capacity
Up to 2,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: LX, LX, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD), 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), FWD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 1,650 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.
2018 Kia Sportage towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2018 Kia Sportage 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, LX, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | FWD | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| EX, EX, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | FWD | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| LX, LX, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| EX, EX, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| LX, LX, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | FWD | 1,650 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| EX, EX, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | FWD | 1,650 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| LX, LX, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 1,650 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| EX, EX, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 1,650 lbs | p. 4 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX Turbo, SX Turbo, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | FWD | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| SX Turbo, SX Turbo, Towing Capacity, with trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)With trailer brakes, as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| SX Turbo, SX Turbo, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (FWD)Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | FWD | 1,650 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| SX Turbo, SX Turbo, Towing Capacity, without trailer brakes (lbs.) (AWD)Without trailer brakes (unbraked), as the row is labelled. Hitch type is not stated anywhere in the document. | AWD | 1,650 lbs | p. 4 |
Common questions
Which 2018 Kia Sportage engine tows the most?
2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), at up to 2,000 lbs. Next is 2.0L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) at up to 2,000 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2018 Kia Sportage 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 2018 Kia Sportage
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 2018 Kia Sportage. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2018 Kia Sportage. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2018 Kia Sportage 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.