What Is the Towing Capacity of a 2019 Kia Sorento

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Read this response on your site... If you have the 3.3L V6 then if you have the 3,500 lb towing capacity with 350 lb tongue weight if you have the 1-1/4 inch receiver and 5,000 lb and 500 lb tongue weight if you have the 2 inch receiver. We have the Curt # C13195 and etrailer.com # e98843 trailer hitch receivers that are both rated at 750 lb tongue weight max and 5000 lb towing capacity max. Kia rates their products just like these manufacturers - separate from the vehicle - so in this case it appears the Sorento factory hitch is not rated as high as the aftermarket hitch. As long as your trailers loaded tongue weight doesnt exceed 500 lbs and the total weight of the loaded trailer doesnt exceed 5000 lbs, you will be within your capacities. helpful expert reply by: Jason S So with the Curt C13195 max tongue would be 750 pounds for the KIA V6 AWD with 2-inch receiver? Also any tips or parts suggestions for adding a 7-way plug using an existing 4-pin wiring harness already installed? Thanks!

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The towing capacity of a 2019 Kia Sorento varies greatly based on equipment and engine option but I will try to simplify it for you below. If you have the 2.4L engine then the max capacity is 2,000 lbs but if you have the 3.3L engine it could be 2,000 lbs or 3,500 lbs (2WD) or 5,000 lbs (4WD) if you have the factory tow package. If you need further clarification please see page 5-133 in your owner's manual.

In order to tow a trailer you'll need a trailer hitch for which I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98843, it's rated higher than the vehicle but that does not matter as you are always limited to the weakest part of your setup which is the vehicle. You'll also need a warning harness, if you request a 7-way then you can use the Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness part # TK24FR if you have the tow package otherwise you'd need to combine the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C56256 and 4 to 7-Way with 4-Way Kit part # ETBC7.

Please note, if the trailer has brakes you'll also need a brake controller and for this I recommend the Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller part # TK63VR. Don't forget the Curt Towing Kit part # C45534.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

If your 2019 Kia Sorento has the factory tow package then I recommend starting with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56332 which will connect to the wiring harness located along the…

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Your 2019 Kia Sorento is rated for 2,000 lbs and 200 lb tongue weight if you have the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receiver. If you have the 3.3L V6 then if you have the 3,500 lb towing capacity with 350 lb tongue weight if you…

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Answer 3

The best trailer hitch for a 2020 Kia Sorento is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98843 because unlike the other options for this vehicle it has a dull finish which we have found to not stand out nearly as much as the other glossier…

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The Curt Trailer Hitch #C13195 for your 2019 Kia Sorento weighs in at just about 44 pounds while the Draw-Tite #75908 is a bit lighter at 39 pounds. Both feature identical 5,000 pound towing weight capacities but the Curt #C13195 does have a higher…

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If your 2020 Kia Sorento has the factory tow package, there will be a tail light wiring connector behind the rear tire of the driver side, on the outside of the frame rail. As shown in the attached photos, an underbody cover will need to be removed…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13195 will work with your 2020 Kia Sorento but the wiring harness item #TK24FR will not because you do not have the towing package. Yours has different connectors than the Sorento's with the towing package. To…

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Answer 8

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98843 for your 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe has a measurement of 5inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the most outward part of the rear bumper. I attached a diagram showing that measurement and an…

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Answer 9

For your 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe I recommend the Curt Class III Round Tube Receiver Hitch #C13195. This Class III hitch is confirmed to fit your Santa Fe and it will use existing holes in the vehicle's frame for a no-drill installation. It will…

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Answer 10

The simplest and most reliable way to determine if your 2017 Kia Sorento came with the tow package would be to contact a Kia dealer and give them your VIN and they'll be able to tell. Or if you still have the original window sticker it would be…

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Absolutely, you can check just behind the rear tire on the driver's side of your 2019 Kia Sorento, on the outside of the frame rail. The factory connector, if present, will look like the one in the attached photo (B). Note that you will need to…

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