2016 Kia Sportage Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
Platinum AWD	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic	1900kg / 4,189lb~
Si AWD	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic	1900kg / 4,189lb~
Si FWD	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1600kg / 3,527lb~
SLi AWD	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic	1900kg / 4,189lb~
Platinum AWD	2.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1500kg / 3,307lb~
SLi FWD	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1600kg / 3,527lb~
Si FWD	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	1600kg / 3,527lb~
SLi AWD	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1600kg / 3,527lb~
Si Premium FWD	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1600kg / 3,527lb~
GT-Line AWD	2.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1500kg / 3,307lb~
GT-Line AWD	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic	1900kg / 4,189lb~
GT-Line Grey Leather AWD	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic	1900kg / 4,189lb~
GT-Line Grey Leather AWD	2.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1500kg / 3,307lb~
Platinum AWD (grey Pack)	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic	1900kg / 4,189lb~
Platinum AWD (grey Pack)	2.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1500kg / 3,307lb~

How much can the 2016 Kia Sportage 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 1500kg whereas some go as high as 1900kg.

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".