Can a 2016 Kia Sorento tow a trailer?
With the addition of Kia Dynamax™ AWD, the 3.3-liter Kia Sorento will tow up to 5,000 pounds of cargo – more than enough for a pop-up camper, a boat trailer, a small horse trailer or a small utility trailer.
Where is the Kia Sorento tow package connectors?
If your 2020 Kia Sorento has the factory tow package, there will be a tail light wiring connector behind the rear tire of the driver side, on the outside of the frame rail. As shown in the attached photos, an underbody cover will need to be removed to gain access to the factory tow ports.
Can you tow a trailer with a Kia Sorento?
Backed by a powerful V6 engine and AWD capabilities, the new Kia Sorento is capable of towing up to 5,000 pounds.
Can you tow with a 2021 Kia Sorento?
2021 Kia Sorento Towing & Payload The 2021 Kia Sorento is an impressively powerful SUV. On its LX and S trim levels it can tow up to 2,000 pounds, but once you upgrade to the EX or beyond, the Kia Sorento Towing Capacity reaches a maximum of 3,500 pounds.
Can a Kia Sorento be used as a tow vehicle?
Wondering if anyone has experience towing with a V-6 Kia Sorento. We’re thinking of getting a 2018 to replace our 2015 Subaru Outback 4 cylinder. Specs are for 5,000 lbs. towing capacity and rated for 500 lbs. tongue weight. So on paper it looks good. But wanted to check here to see if anyone had first hand experience. Thanks…
How much does a Sorento Sorento tongue weigh?
We keep our tongue weight at around 200 lbs. The Sorento is rated for 350 lbs tongue weight with a 5,000 lbs towing capacity. So I will wait and tow our [email protected] a few times to determine if the air bags are needed.
What are the drawbacks of a Kia Sorento?
Like all crossover SUVs, the rear springs are soft and the rear will sag with a moderate amount of tongue weight. This amplifies the one drawback with the Sorento which is the low hitch height. I have the factory hitch and I believe it is the same with aftermarket hitches for the Sorento.
What is the towing capacity of a Kia Sorento?
The Sorento is rated for 350 lbs tongue weight with a 5,000 lbs towing capacity. So I will wait and tow our [email protected] a few times to determine if the air bags are needed. The 2016 and later Sorento V6 AWD models have a 500 lbs tongue weight with 5000 lbs tow capacity.
What kind of Trailer Hitch does Kia Sorento use?
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your Kia Sorento’s frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look. Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
Is the Kia Sorento V6 all wheel drive?
We have a 2016 Sorento with the V6 and all-wheel drive and love it. We did add the Air Lift 1000 air bags, because as @jason330i says they are low and very soft. However, the airbags take care of all that and since we installed them, we haven’t had any issues with dragging.
We keep our tongue weight at around 200 lbs. The Sorento is rated for 350 lbs tongue weight with a 5,000 lbs towing capacity. So I will wait and tow our [email protected] a few times to determine if the air bags are needed.