The table below lists every trim of the 2007 Kia Sorento with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.8 Liter 262 260 5,000 4,068
LX Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.8 Liter 262 260 5,000 4,290
EX Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.8 Liter 262 260 5,000 4,462

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2006

The 2006 Kia Sorento carried a maximum tow rating of 3,500 lb. The 2007 model adds 1,500 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2006 Kia Sorento page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2007 Kia models

The rest of Kia's 2007 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2007 Kia Rondo 5,000
2007 Kia Sedona 3,500
2007 Kia Sportage 2,000

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.