2021 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity

If you’re in the market for a stylish SUV that has power to boot, you should look at the 2021 Kia Sorento! When properly equipped, the Kia Sorento towing capacity reaches a maximum of 3,500 pounds, perfect for any of your towing needs around Los Angeles! Keep reading to find out more about Kia Sorento towing and the Kia Sorento Tow package with Kia of Cerritos.

2021 Kia Sorento Towing & Payload

The 2021 Kia Sorento is an impressively powerful SUV. On its LX and S trim levels it can tow up to 2,000 pounds, but once you upgrade to the EX or beyond, the Kia Sorento Towing Capacity reaches a maximum of 3,500 pounds. Plenty for taking a small camper on a trip out of Carson.

2021 Kia Sorento Tow Package

By upgrading to the Kia Sorento tow package, you can expect a variety of innovative features that take Kia Sorento towing up a notch! Locking Center Differential and Torque Vectoring Cornering Control (TVCC) provide a stronger hold when hauling the max cargo weight.You could be towing anything from a trailer to a jetski, no matter what the Kia Sorento will have these safety features to make towing even safer:

Standard on All Models

• Electronic Stability Control
• Traction Control System
• Hill Start Assist Control

Standard on S and Up

• Blind Spot Collision Warning
• Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning

Standard on SX and Up

• Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop and Go (SCC w/ S&G)
• Highway Driving Assist

Standard on SX-Prestige

• Surround View Camera
• Blind View Monitor
• Parking Distance Warning

2021 Kia Sorento Engine Specs

When you’re choosing a 2021 Kia Sorento, you’ll notice that there are two possible engine types depending on your trim level. For the LX and S trim levels, the Sorento comes with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, and for the EX and up, a Turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. These engines are the source of the powerful Kia Sorento towing capacity. Here are their specs:

2.5L 4-cylinder Engine | Standard for the LX and S trim levels:

• 191 horsepower
• 181 lb-ft of torque
• EPA Estimated 24 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway Front-Wheel Drive
• EPA Estimated 23 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway All-Wheel Drive
• Drive Mode Select
• Engine Start/Stop technology
• 2000 lb towing capacity

Turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder Engine | Standard for the EX, SX, and SX Prestige trim levels:

• 281 horsepower
• 311 lb-ft of torque
• EPA Estimated 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway Front-Wheel Drive
• EPA Estimated 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway All-Wheel Drive
• Drive Mode Select
• Engine Start/Stop technology
• 3,500 lb towing capacity

Orange County area drivers should take note that although the Turbocharged engine is more powerful, it also gets slightly worse gas mileage in the city. Those who prioritize fuel economy may actually want to go for the less powerful engine!

Try the 2021 Kia Sorento For Yourself at Kia of Cerritos!

Are you ready to try the 2021 Kia Sorento towing capacity for yourself? Come to our Cerritos dealership and take a Sorento for a test drive. Contact us, and we’ll be happy to schedule one for you. Be sure to check our new vehicle specials before you arrive, and see if you can get a great deal! Also be sure to learn more about the Kia Sportage interior or the Kia Telluride towing capacity with our team.