2009 Kia Forte/Cerato/K3 Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
Koup (Coupe)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1000kg / 2,205lb~
Koup (Coupe)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
Base (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	850kg / 1,874lb~
Base (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	850kg / 1,874lb~
Base (Sedan)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	850kg / 1,874lb~
Base (Sedan)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	850kg / 1,874lb~
Limited Edition (Sedan)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
Limited Edition (Sedan)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
SLi (Sedan)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
S (Sedan)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
SLi (Sedan)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
S (Sedan)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
Si (Sedan)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
Si (Sedan)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~

How much can the 2009 Kia Forte/Cerato/K3 tow?

As you can see from the table of towing capacity readings above, not all of the trims can pull the same amount - some are as low as 850kg whereas some go as high as 1200kg.

What does braked towing capacity mean?

When the manufacturer states that a towing capacity is "braked" they are referring to brakes being fitted to the trailer that the car is towing.

At least one of the axles on the trailer that the vehicle is towing must have brakes fitted and controlled by the car if they describe the capacity as "braked".