Kia Sorento towing capacity by year
The Kia Sorento has tow data across 22 model years, from 2003 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Kia Sorento carries a maximum tow rating of 4,500 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2020 model year at 5,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Kia Sorento 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 Sorento max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Kia Sorento, 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 Sorento years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Sorento | 10 | 4,500 |
| 2024 Kia Sorento | 10 | 4,500 |
| 2023 Kia Sorento | 10 | 3,500 |
| 2022 Kia Sorento | 10 | 3,500 |
| 2021 Kia Sorento | 10 | 3,000 |
Older Kia Sorento years (2003–2020)
Earlier model years for the Kia Sorento, going back to 2003. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Sorento | 9 | 5,000 |
| 2019 Kia Sorento | 15 | 5,000 |
| 2018 Kia Sorento | 13 | 5,000 |
| 2017 Kia Sorento | 13 | 5,000 |
| 2016 Kia Sorento | 15 | 5,000 |
| 2015 Kia Sorento | 10 | 3,500 |
| 2014 Kia Sorento | 10 | 3,500 |
| 2013 Kia Sorento | 10 | 3,500 |
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 11 | 3,500 |
| 2011 Kia Sorento | 11 | 3,500 |
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 3 | 5,000 |
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 3 | 5,000 |
| 2007 Kia Sorento | 3 | 5,000 |
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2 | 3,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.