The table below lists every trim of the 2016 Kia Sedona 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
L Minivan 4D V6, 3.3 Liter 276 248 3,500 4,414
LX Minivan 4D V6, 3.3 Liter 276 248 3,500 4,491
SX Minivan 4D V6, 3.3 Liter 276 248 3,500 4,548
EX Minivan 4D V6, 3.3 Liter 276 248 3,500 4,539
SX Limited Minivan 4D V6, 3.3 Liter 276 248 3,500 4,656

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 2015

The 2015 Kia Sedona carried a maximum tow rating of 3,500 lb. The 2016 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2015 Kia Sedona page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2016 Kia models

The rest of Kia's 2016 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2016 Kia Sorento 5,000
2016 Kia RIO 2,000
2016 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.