The table below lists every trim of the 2022 Kia Sorento Plug IN Hybrid 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
SX Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter 227 195 2,000 4,537
SX Prestige Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter 227 195 2,000 4,537
LX Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter 191 181 2,000 3,794
S Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter 191 181 2,000 3,794
EX Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, GDI, Turbo, 2.5 Liter 281 311 3,500 3,999
X-Line S Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter 191 181 3,500
X-Line EX Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, GDI, Turbo, 2.5 Liter 281 311 3,500
SX-Prestige Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, GDI, Turbo, 2.5 Liter 281 311 3,500 3,999
SX Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, GDI, Turbo, 2.5 Liter 281 311 3,500 4,120
X-Line SX-Prestige Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, GDI, Turbo, 2.5 Liter 281 311 3,500 4,120

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.

Other 2022 Kia models

The rest of Kia's 2022 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

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.