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The 2021 Kia Sorento is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Kia Motors. The Kia Sorento was introduced in 2002. The main competitors of the 2021 Kia Sorento include the Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Highlander, and Honda Pilot.
In this article, we will explore the towing capacity of the 2021 Kia Sorento.
How much can the 2021 Kia Sorento tow?
The 2021 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.
2021 Kia Sorento Payload Capacity
The 2021 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.
2021 Kia Sorento Tow Package
The 2021 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 2021 Kia Sorento, we recommend adding the tow package to your vehicle.
Towing Capacity By Engine and Drivetrain
The 2021 Kia Sorento is available with four different engine options. A 2.5L 4-Cylinder engine, a 2.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder engine, a 1.6L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder engine or a 1.6L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder PHEV engine. The 2021 Kia Sorento is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. We’ve broken out the towing capacities by engine type below:
2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Towing Capacity: 2,000 pounds
2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder Engine Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
1.6L Turbo 4-cylinder Engine Towing Capacity: 2,000 pounds
1.6L Turbo 4-cylinder (PHEV) Engine Towing Capacity: 2,000 pounds
Towing Capacity By Trim Level
The towing capacity of the 2021 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:
2021 Kia Sorento LX Towing Capacity: 2,000 pounds
2021 Kia Sorento S Towing Capacity: 2,000 pounds
2021 Kia Sorento EX Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
2021 Kia Sorento SX Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
2021 Kia Sorento SX Prestige Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
Sorento Towing Capacity vs Competitors
The 2021 Kia Sorento has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Here’s how it stacks up against some of its main competitors:
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Towing Capacity: 2,000 pounds
2021 Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
2021 Honda Pilot Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
As you can see, the 2021 Kia Sorento has a towing capacity that is on par with its main competitors.
2021 Kia Towing Chart
| Model | Towing Capacity (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Telluride | 5,000 |
| 2021 Kia Carnival | 3,500 |
| 2021 Kia Sorento | 3,500 |
| 2021 Kia Sportage | 2,500 |
| 2021 Kia Niro | 1,500 |
| 2021 Kia Seltos | 2,000 |
| 2021 Kia Soul | 2,000 |