2021 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity

June 16th, 2021 by

2021 Kia Sorento


When you’re wondering how much the 2021 Kia Sorento can tow, prepare to be surprised because this midsize SUV can tow up to 3,500 when properly equipped. The Kia Sorento towing capacity is high enough to allow Jackson drivers to get a fishing boat or pop-up camper where they want to be with ease. Learn more about the power behind the 2021 Kia Sorento towing capacity with Wilson KIA. 

Kia Sorento Towing Capacity by Engine

When you buy a Kia Sorento you’ll have two engine choices. Take a look at their specifications and see how the Kia Sorento towing capacity can vary, and how it works with your fuel economy on Flowood streets. 

2.5L DOHC 4-Cylinder Engine: 

  • 191 horsepower
  • 181 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (FWD) & 24 mpg (AWD)
  • 2,000 pounds of towing capacity

Turbocharged 2.5L DOHC 4-Cylinder Engine: 

  • 281 horsepower
  • 311 lb-ft of torque
  • EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 25 mpg (FWD) and 24 mpg (AWD)
  • 8-speed dual clutch automatic transmission (wet type)
  • 3,500 pounds of towing capacity

Both engines offer excellent towing capacity. Which one you choose will depend on the weight of what you intend to tow. The extra 1,500 pounds of towing capacity you get from the Turbocharged engine upgrade might be exactly what you need on your vacations from Ridgeland. 

Other Kia Sorento Towing Features

Not only is the Kia Sorento towing capacity impressive, but you’ll also have plenty of features that work to make towing safer and easier, no matter where you’re headed from Brandon.

  • Adaptive AWD with Lock Mode
  • Torque-Vectoring Cornering Control
  • Hill-Start Assist Control
  • All-Weather Capability
  • Blind Spot Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
  • Safe Exit Assist
  • Drive Mode Select with Snow Mode
  • And More!

Find Your New Kia Sorento at Wilson KIA

No matter which 2021 Kia Sorento towing capacity you want, you’ll find it at Wilson KIA! Take a look at our Kia Sorento inventory and choose the right one for you. Then, apply for financing with us. We’d love to do the work to find the best loan rate available to you! 

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