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Kia towing weights

These towing weights are sourced from the New Vehicle Distributor’s spec sheets. They’re based on vehicles sold new in NZ - spec levels and recommendations may vary with used imports. Some vehicles also require a transmission oil cooler be added for towing. It’s best to seek advice from your nearest dealer if required.

Model Year Trailer without brakes (kg) Trailer with brakes (kg)  
Picanto auto 2006 - N/R 400 max  
Picanto manual 2006 N/R 700 max  
Picanto EX & Sport 2010 400 700  
Rio 2001 - 450 1350  
Rio EX & Sport 2010 450 1100  
Rio Sport 2005 450 1100  
Soul 1.6 diesel (Plus & Burner) 2009 550 1100  
Soul 1.6 petrol 2009 450 1300  
Spectra 1.8 2001 530 1350  
Cerato 2.0 2006 550 1400  
Cerato CRD 2006 550 1200  
Cerato LX & SX 2010 400 1200  
Cerato Koup 2010 N/R N/R  
Magentis 2.0 diesel 2007 750 1100  
Magentis 2.4 & 2.7 2006 - 1700  
Optima 2011 650 1700  
Carens 2007 700 1100  
Sportage 1997 750 1600  
Sportage 2.0, 2.7 & 2.0 diesel manual 2007 750 1600  
Sportage LX, EX & LTD 2010 750 1600  
Sorrento 2.5 diesel 2005 750 2300  
Sorrento 3.5 V6 2003 750 2300  
Sorrento R LX 2009 750 2500  
Sorrento R Urban, EX & Ltd 2009 750 2000  
Grand Carnival 2007 650 2000  
Carnival  2.5 V6 2000 570 1700  
Carnival 2.9 2010 750 2000  
Carnival 3.8 2010 750 2000  
K2700 2007 700  1400