Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2023 Kia Sportage HEV
Question:
I plan on installing a trailer hitch on 2023 sportage HEV and wondering if rear bumper needs to be notched with the e38KR or the C94WR hitches
asked by: Arlo L
Helpful Expert Reply:
When installing the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e38KR onto your 2023 Kia Sportage HEV the rear bumper will not need to be notched. You will need to lower the exhaust for ease of installation. The Underbody panel(s) and or fascia must be temporarily loosened or removed and you may have trim to reattach the panel or the fascia. I recommend the etrailer hitch over the Curt hitch # C94WR because the etrailer hitch has a matte black finish that will make scratches and scuffs that you receive while towing less visible. The Curt hitch has a gloss black finish and it will be more visible. The etrailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required.
If you plan on towing a trailer you will also need the Curt T-Connector # C99DR and the Curt Towing Starter Kit # C45554. I linked an installation video below on the etrailer hitch being installed onto a 2022 Kia Sportage the installation process will be the same for your 2023 Kia Sportage. If you have any further questions please feel free to reach back out to me anytime and I would be more than happy to further assist you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 2" Rise, 4" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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