Kia RIO towing capacity by year

The Kia RIO has tow data across 12 model years, from 2002 through 2021. The most recent 2021 Kia RIO carries a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Kia RIO page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Kia RIO max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Kia RIO, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Kia RIO years (2017–2021)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Kia RIO years (2002–2016)

Earlier model years for the Kia RIO, going back to 2002. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.