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The 2015 Kia Sorento is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Kia Motors. The Kia Sorento was introduced in 2002. The main competitors of the 2015 Kia Sorento include the Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Highlander, and Honda Pilot.
In this article, we will explore the towing capacity of the 2015 Kia Sorento.
How much can the 2015 Kia Sorento tow?
The 2015 Kia Sorento can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.
Please note, the towing capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s towing capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2015 Kia Sorento Payload Capacity
The 2015 Kia Sorento has a payload capacity of 1,599 pounds.
As with towing capacity, payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2015 Kia Sorento Tow Package
The 2015 Kia Sorento does not come standard with a tow package. However, one can be added as an option. The tow package includes a trailer hitch and wiring harness.
If you plan on towing with your 2015 Kia Sorento, we recommend adding the tow package to your vehicle.
Towing Capacity By Engine and Drivetrain
The 2015 Kia Sorento is available with two different engine options. A 2.4L 4-Cylinder engine or a 3.3L V6 engine. The 2015 Kia Sorento is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. We’ve broken out the towing capacities by engine type below:
2.4L 4-cylinder Engine Towing Capacity: 1,650 pounds
3.3L V6 Engine Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
Towing Capacity By Trim Level
The towing capacity of the 2015 Kia Sorento will vary based on certain factors like engine, drivetrain and trim level. We’ve broken out the maximum towing capacities by trim level below:
2015 Kia Sorento L Towing Capacity: 1,650 pounds
2015 Kia Sorento LX Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
2015 Kia Sorento EX Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
2015 Kia Sorento SX Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
2015 Kia Sorento SX Limited Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
Sorento Towing Capacity vs Competitors
The 2015 Kia Sorento has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Here’s how it stacks up against some of its main competitors:
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Towing Capacity: 2,000 pounds
2015 Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
2015 Honda Pilot Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
As you can see, the 2015 Kia Sorento has a towing capacity that is on par with its main competitors.
2015 Kia Towing Chart
| Model | Towing Capacity (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 2015 Kia Telluride | 5,000 |
| 2015 Kia Carnival | 3,500 |
| 2015 Kia Sorento | 3,500 |
| 2015 Kia Sportage | 2,500 |
| 2015 Kia Niro | 1,500 |
| 2015 Kia Seltos | 2,000 |
| 2015 Kia Soul | 2,000 |