2018 Kia Sportage Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
GT-Line Grey Leather AWD	2.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1500kg / 3,307lb~
GT-Line AWD	2.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1500kg / 3,307lb~
Si FWD	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1600kg / 3,527lb~
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~
SLi AWD	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic	1900kg / 4,189lb~
Si AWD	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic	1900kg / 4,189lb~
SLi FWD	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1600kg / 3,527lb~
Si Premium FWD	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1600kg / 3,527lb~
SI AO Edition AWD	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1600kg / 3,527lb~
SI AO Edition AWD	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic	1900kg / 4,189lb~
SLI AEB FWD	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1600kg / 3,527lb~
SLI AEB AWD	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic	1900kg / 4,189lb~
SI Premium AWD	2-liter turbodiesel, 8-speed automatic	1900kg / 4,189lb~
AO Edition	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic	1900kg / 4,189lb~
AO Edition	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1600kg / 3,527lb~
SI Premium FWD (aeb)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic	1600kg / 3,527lb~

How much can the 2018 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".