Can I tow with my Kia Sorento?
The Kia car with the highest towing capacity on the current market is the 2019 Kia Sorento. The Sorento’s base towing capacity total of 2,000 pounds on the 2.4-liter engine. But the 3.3-liter V6 engine with 290hp and Dynamax AWD offers a max hauling capacity of 5,000 pounds!
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?
As well as providing the braked towing capacity for your Kia Sorento, where data is available we also have also listed the Kia Sorento’s unbraked towing capacity. Here is a full list of the Unbraked and Braked Towing Capacity for the Kia Sorento.
Can a Kia Sorento be used as a trailer?
There may be certain models of Kia Sorento car that cannot be used to tow a trailer. These will be highlighted with ‘N KG’ in the below list of Kia Sorento towing weights.
What kind of materials are used in Kia Sorento?
Soft-touch materials are used throughout the cabin and Integrated LED Indicator Lights and stylish, chrome exterior door handles provide a premium and contemporary feel.
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 are the trim levels of the Kia Sorento?
The 2020 Kia Sorento is a seven-seat SUV that is available in five trim levels: L, LX, S, EX Sport and SX. The L and the LX are reasonably well equipped, while the S and the EX add more convenience features. The SX trims top the range with more luxury-oriented features.
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.
When did the second generation Kia Sorento come out?
The second-generation Kia Sorento debuted in 2011 and was produced until 2015. As with the current model, it was available with four-cylinder or V6 power and had an available third-row seat. Thanks to a roomy interior, plenty of features and an attractive price, it’s a great choice for a used crossover SUV.