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2018 Kia Forte/Cerato/K3 Towing Capacity


Trim Engine/Transmission Braked Towing Capacity
Koup Turbo (Coupe) 1.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual 1200kg / 2,646lb~
S (Hatchback) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual 1200kg / 2,646lb~
S (Hatchback) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
Si (Hatchback) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
Sport+ (Hatchback) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
SLi (Hatchback) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
S Premium (Hatchback) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
S (AV) (Hatchback) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
Sport (Hatchback) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
Sport NAV (Hatchback) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic 1100kg / 2,425lb~
S Safety Pack (Hatchback) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic 1100kg / 2,425lb~
S Safety Pack (Hatchback) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual 1100kg / 2,425lb~
Sport Safety Pack (Hatchback) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic 1100kg / 2,425lb~
GT (Turbo) (Hatchback) 1.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic dual-clutch 1100kg / 2,425lb~
Si (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
S (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
S (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual 1200kg / 2,646lb~
Sport+ (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
S (AV) (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
SLi (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
S Premium (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
Sport (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual sequential sportshift 1200kg / 2,646lb~
S Safety Pack (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic 1100kg / 2,425lb~
S Safety Pack (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual 1100kg / 2,425lb~
Sport Safety Pack (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic 1100kg / 2,425lb~
GT (Turbo) (Sedan) 1.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic dual-clutch 1100kg / 2,425lb~

How much can the 2018 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 1100kg 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".

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For the 2018 model year Kia Forte/Cerato/K3 we have found 26 trims and their corresponding recommended towing capacities.