Can you flat tow a 2013 Kia Optima?

Can you flat tow a 2013 Kia Optima?

Kia Optima SX Can a Kia Optima be flat towed behind a motor… In order to tow behind an rv you will need a tow dolly so the front wheels are off the ground. Flat towing or towing from the rear is not allowed and could cause damage.

Is the Kia Seltos flat towable?

The Seltos cannot be flat towed.

Can you flat tow a 2013 Kia Rio?

I did some checking and all models of your 2013 Kia Rio can only be towed with a tow dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2000-1 behind an RV. You would most certainly damage the transmission of your vehicle if you towed it with all four wheels on the ground.

Is it possible to flat tow a 2017 Kia?

The most recent confirmation that certain 2017 model-year Kia vehicles can be flat towed came in November 2016. In addition, while compiling the towing guide each of the past two years, we have asked Kia whether Technical Service Bulletin 018 has been updated.

What are the optional features on a Kia Optima?

Optional on the EX and SX are voice-activated navigation ($1,200), and optional on all Optima models are wheel locks ($45), rear spoiler ($325), Bluetooth ($250), cargo tray ($60), cargo net ($40), and splash guards ($80). Changes for 2010 are minimal. The lower rear bumper is blacked out, and the SX trim-level models have a push-button start.

Is it safe to tow a Kia toad?

Each year, as we gather information for Family Motor Coaching magazine’s towing guide, we contact Kia corporate and request information about towability of its vehicles.

What’s the price of a new Kia Optima?

The Optima SX ($21,795) and SX V6 ($22,795) offer a sportier flair and split the LX and EX grades with a few additions or modifications along with some subtractions: Leather and fabric upholstery, sport suspension, blacked-out headlight trim and grille, aluminum trim, metal pedals, and the Supervision gauge cluster are standard.

The most recent confirmation that certain 2017 model-year Kia vehicles can be flat towed came in November 2016. In addition, while compiling the towing guide each of the past two years, we have asked Kia whether Technical Service Bulletin 018 has been updated.

What kind of rear spoiler does Kia Optima have?

A body-color rear spoiler provides a sporty, distinctive look to your Optima while enhancing the vehicles overall aerodynamics. Exclusive to the SX, a bold gloss black rear spoiler makes a statement while enhancing aerodynamics. Power-Adjustable Outside Mirrors w/ LED Turn Signal Indicators

Each year, as we gather information for Family Motor Coaching magazine’s towing guide, we contact Kia corporate and request information about towability of its vehicles.

Why does Kia Soul not need flat towing?

This may be the reason Kia decided not to recomend flat towing except in emergency. I owned a 2014 Kia Soul that had electronic steering, that is a great improvement in steering over plain power steering. It was an automatic which required dolly towing anyway.