2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid towing capacity
The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid is published in 10 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 2,000 to 2,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (2,500 lb) sits in light utility / small-trailer territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2023 Kia Sportage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 0 | 0 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,713 | — |
| EX Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 0 | 0 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,896 | — |
| SX-Prestige Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 0 | 0 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,896 | — |
| LX Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 187 | 178 | — | 2,500 | — | 3,664 | — |
| EX Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 187 | 178 | — | 2,500 | — | 3,664 | — |
| X-Line Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 187 | 178 | — | 2,500 | — | 3,834 | — |
| SX Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 187 | 178 | — | 2,500 | — | 3,834 | — |
| X-Pro Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 187 | 178 | — | 2,500 | — | 3,834 | — |
| SX Prestige Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 187 | 178 | — | 2,500 | — | 3,834 | — |
| X-Pro Prestige Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 187 | 178 | — | 2,500 | — | 3,834 | — |
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 2023 Kia models
The rest of Kia's 2023 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Telluride | 5,500 |
| 2023 Kia Carnival | 3,500 |
| 2023 Kia Sorento | 3,500 |
| 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid | 3,500 |
| 2023 Kia Sorento Plug IN Hybrid | 3,500 |
| 2023 Kia Sportage | 2,500 |
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.