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Kia Sportage Towing Capacity Guide
How much can a Sportage tow? This guide uses the 2027 Sportage and Sportage Hybrid specifications on kia.com and the 2027 Sportage and Sportage Hybrid owner's manuals, read November 4, 2026, for towing capacity by trim, tongue weight, load limits and Kia's trailer rules. Other model years can differ.
2,500 lb.with trailer brakes, Sportage gas
2,000 lb.with trailer brakes, Sportage Hybrid
1,653 lb.without trailer brakes, both
220 lbs.max tongue weight (manuals)
How much can a Kia Sportage tow?
Kia lists a towing capacity of 2,500 lb. with trailer brakes and 1,653 lb. without on every 2027 Sportage gas trim (LX, EX, SX, X-Line, SX Prestige and X-Pro Prestige). Every 2027 Sportage Hybrid trim (LX, S, EX, X-Line and SX Prestige) is listed at 2,000 lb. with trailer brakes and 1,653 lb. without.
2027 Sportage towing capacity by trim
| 2027 model and trims | With trailer brakes | Without trailer brakes |
|---|---|---|
| Sportage LX, EX, SX, X-Line, SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige | 2,500 lb. | 1,653 lb. |
| Sportage Hybrid LX, S, EX, X-Line, SX Prestige | 2,000 lb. | 1,653 lb. |
From the Towing Capacity (w/ Trailer Brakes/ w/o Trailer Brakes) rows of the 2027 Sportage specifications on kia.com and the 2027 Sportage Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026, with all trims shown. Kia marks these figures with a disclaimer; see kia.com.
Every trim with the same powertrain carries the same rating. The gas Sportage tows 500 lb. more than the Hybrid with trailer brakes, and both are listed at 1,653 lb. without trailer brakes. You can see the Sportage at Michigan City Kia or the Sportage Hybrid.
What the 2027 Sportage owner's manuals list
| Item | Smartstream G2.5 GDi, automatic (Sportage) | Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi HEV/PHEV, automatic (Sportage Hybrid manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum trailer weight with brake system | 2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg) | 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) |
| Maximum trailer weight without brake system | 1,653 lbs. (750 kg) | 1,653 lbs. (750 kg) |
| Maximum tongue weight | 220 lbs. (100 kg) | 220 lbs. (100 kg) |
| Vehicle capacity weight, 5 seats | 926 lbs. (420 kg) | 926 lbs. (420 kg) |
From the Reference weight when towing a trailer and Vehicle load limit topics of the 2027 Sportage owner's manual (NQ5A) and the Reference weight and distance when towing a trailer and Vehicle load limit topics of the 2027 Sportage Hybrid owner's manual (NQ5KH) on ownersmanual.kia.com, read November 4, 2026.
Vehicle capacity weight is the most the occupants and cargo can weigh together. Kia's manuals say that when you tow, that combined weight includes the trailer's tongue load. The figures for your own Sportage are on the tire and loading information label on the driver's door sill.
Hitch location and Kia's towing rules
Before you hitch up, the 2027 Sportage owner's manuals ask you to:
- Check your state's Department of Motor Vehicles for its legal requirements for towing.
- Make sure the total trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.
- Use the correct equipment: the mounting holes for hitches are on both sides of the underbody behind the rear tires.
- If the load at the trailer coupling pushes the rear tires past their maximum load rating (by no more than 15%), stay at or below 60 mph (100 km/h) and set the rear tires at least 0.2 bar (20 kPa) above the pressure recommended for normal use.
Kia notes that towing changes handling, durability and fuel economy, that the engine, transmission, wheels and tires work harder with a trailer, and that pulling a trailer improperly can cause damage not covered by the warranty. For everyday numbers, see our Sportage MPG guide and Sportage cargo space guide.
Michigan City Kia service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 4, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.
Kia Sportage towing questions
How much can a Kia Sportage tow?
Kia lists 2,500 lb. with trailer brakes and 1,653 lb. without for every 2027 Sportage gas trim, and 2,000 lb. with trailer brakes and 1,653 lb. without for every 2027 Sportage Hybrid trim.
Can the Sportage Hybrid tow?
Yes. Kia lists the 2027 Sportage Hybrid LX, S, EX, X-Line and SX Prestige at 2,000 lb. with trailer brakes and 1,653 lb. without.
What is the Sportage's maximum tongue weight?
The 2027 Sportage and Sportage Hybrid owner's manuals both list a maximum tongue weight of 220 lbs. (100 kg).
Does the X-Pro Prestige tow more?
No. Kia lists the same 2,500 lb. with trailer brakes and 1,653 lb. without for every 2027 Sportage gas trim, including the X-Line and X-Pro Prestige.
Where does a hitch mount on a Sportage?
The 2027 Sportage owner's manuals say the mounting holes for hitches are on both sides of the underbody behind the rear tires.
Planning to tow with a Sportage?
Visit Michigan City Kia at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Our sales team can help you compare Sportage trims, and our service team can help keep your Sportage ready for the trip.
Sources
Towing capacities by trim are from the 2027 Sportage and Sportage Hybrid specifications on kia.com; tongue weight, load limits, hitch location and towing rules are from the 2027 Sportage and Sportage Hybrid owner's manuals on ownersmanual.kia.com, all read November 4, 2026. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Sportage specifications (LX, EX, SX, X-Line, SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige): towing capacity with and without trailer brakes; trim image, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
- 2027 Sportage Hybrid specifications (LX, S, EX, X-Line, SX Prestige): towing capacity with and without trailer brakes, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
- 2027 Sportage owner's manual (NQ5A): Reference weight when towing a trailer, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
- 2027 Sportage owner's manual (NQ5A): Vehicle load limit, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
- 2027 Sportage owner's manual (NQ5A): Trailer towing, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
- 2027 Sportage Hybrid owner's manual (NQ5KH): Reference weight and distance when towing a trailer, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
- 2027 Sportage Hybrid owner's manual (NQ5KH): Vehicle load limit, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
- 2027 Sportage Hybrid owner's manual (NQ5KH): Trailer towing, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 4, 2026
- Kia service center at Michigan City Kia, Michigan City Kia, November 4, 2026
