Kia Sorento Towing Capacity

If you’re searching for a highly durable and reliable SUV, you might have been considering the Kia Sorento due to its powertrain and performance capabilities, ample interior space, and advanced technology features.

Here at Kia of Coatesville, we’re dedicated to assisting the drivers of Coatesville, Downingtown, Gap, Lancaster, and Reading, PA, and Newark, DE, on their car-buying journey. Scroll through our Kia Sorento towing capacity breakdown to see how powerful this vehicle really is.  Contact us today!

Exploring the Kia Sorento Towing Capacity

The towing capacity is going to vary depending on what trim level and powertrain features you ultimately end up choosing. Here we’ll go over what you can expect from each trim level.

Trim Level	Towing Capacity (Front-Wheel Drive)	Towing Capacity (All-Wheel Drive)
Kia Sorento L	2,000 lbs.	Not Available
Kia Sorento LX	2,000 lbs.	Not Available
Kia Sorento LX V6	3,500 lbs.	5,000 lbs.
Kia Sorento EX V6	3,500 lbs.	5,000 lbs.
Kia Sorento SX	3,500 lbs.	5,000 lbs.
Kia Sorento SX Limited	3,500 lbs.	5,000 lbs.

The Kia Sorento L and LX trim levels only come with the standard front-wheel drive capabilities, and don’t offer an all-wheel drive version, but you’ll still be able to tow up to 2,000 lbs. when properly equipped.

Over in the Sorento LX V6, EX V6, SX, and SX Limited trim levels, the front-wheel drive capable configurations will be able to tow up to 3,500 lbs. when properly equipped, and the all-wheel drive configurations will be able to tow up to 5,000 lbs. when properly equipped.

Engine Specs

Now that we’ve delved into the towing capacities, it’s time to breakdown the engines that make it possible. In the L and LX trim levels, you’ll find the standard 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, which produces 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque capabilities. This engine is paired with the 6-speed automatic transmission.

In the LX V6, EX V6, SX, and SX Limited trims you’ll find the 3.3-liter V6 engine which produces 290 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque capabilities. These trim levels come equipped with the 8-speed automatic transmission.

Interior Cabin Space and Dimensions

Not only can the Sorento tow large capacities, but it can also fit an ample amount inside its interior cabin.

The interior cabin of the Sorento can comfortably fit seven passengers within its 154.2 cubic ft. of passenger space. When all the seats are upright, you’ll get 11.3 cubic ft. of trunk space. When you fold down the third row seating, you’ll get 38 cubic ft. of cargo room, and with the second and the third row seats folded down, you’ll get up to 73 cubic ft. of storage space available to you.

Test Drive the Kia Sorento!

Now that you have an understanding of how truly powerful the Kia Sorento is, it’s time to come by for a test drive! Here at Kia of Coatesville we want to help our drivers find the perfect car for their commutes around Coatesville, Downingtown, Gap, Lancaster, and Reading, PA, and Newark, DE.

For more information, give us a call or stop by our showroom today!