Kia Sportage: Reference Weight and Distance When Towing a Trailer (If Equipped)Towing limits and coupling dimensions depend on the vehicle’s engine and transmission. For information specific to your Kia Sportage, Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer.
Diesel Engine
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Item |
Smartstream D1.6 |
Smartstream D1.6 MHEV |
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MT |
DCT |
MT |
DCT |
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Maximum trailer weight |
With brake system |
2WD |
1,950 kg (4,299 lbs.) |
1,650 kg (3,638 lbs.) |
1,950 kg (4,299 lbs.) |
1,650 kg (3,638 lbs.) |
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AWD |
– |
– |
– |
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Without brake system |
2WD |
750 kg (1,653 lbs.) |
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AWD |
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Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device |
100 kg (220 lbs.) |
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Recommended distance from the rear wheel centre to the coupling point |
1,005 mm (39.6 inches) |
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Petrol Engine
For Europe and the Republic of South Africa
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Item |
Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi |
Smartstream G2.0 |
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MT |
DCT |
AT |
MT |
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Maximum trailer weight |
With brake system |
2WD |
1,650 kg (3,638 lbs.) |
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AWD |
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Without brake system |
2WD |
750 kg (1,653 lbs.) |
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AWD |
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Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device |
100 kg (220 lbs.) |
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Recommended distance from the rear wheel centre to the coupling point |
1,005 mm (39.6 inches) |
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