Towing with Confidence: 2025 Kia SUV Comparison

Your weekend adventures and daily hauling needs require a vehicle that can handle the load. The 2025 Kia SUV lineup delivers impressive towing capabilities across nine distinct models, each engineered to pull everything from small utility trailers to large boats and recreational vehicles.

From the compact Sportage starting at 1,653 lb to the robust Telluride X-PRO pulling up to 5,500 lb, Kia's SUV family provides towing solutions for every lifestyle. Whether you're choosing traditional gasoline power, hybrid efficiency, plug-in hybrid versatility, or pure electric capability, each model includes specific towing-related features designed to keep you and your cargo secure on the road.

Heavy-Duty Champions: Telluride and EV9

The 2025 Kia Telluride leads the lineup with serious towing credentials. The EX, SX, and SX Limited trims handle up to 5,000 lb, while the adventure-focused X-PRO pushes that capacity to 5,500 lb. Standard trailer lighting pre-wiring and trailer stability assist come with EX and higher trims, ensuring your setup integrates smoothly with the vehicle's systems.

The all-electric EV9 proves that electric power doesn't compromise capability. Long Range AWD models pull up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped, while Standard Range and Long Range RWD variants handle 2,000 lb loads. The EV9's 800V charging system means you can replenish the battery from 10% to 80% in just 24 minutes with compatible DC fast chargers, making it practical for longer towing trips.

Both models include sophisticated trailer stability systems that monitor your setup and apply individual wheel braking or adjust engine power to maintain control during challenging conditions.

Mid-Range Workhorses: Sorento Lineup

The 2025 Sorento family offers three powertrain options, each with specific towing capabilities. The traditional ICE Sorento delivers the highest capacity, with EX 2.5L Turbo, X-Line, and X-Line Limited models pulling 3,500 lb, while the X-PRO variant handles up to 4,500 lb when properly equipped.

Hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Sorento models prioritize efficiency while maintaining useful towing capacity. Both EX and SX trims in these configurations handle 1,650 to 2,000 lb loads, perfect for smaller trailers, motorcycles, or recreational equipment.

All Sorento variants include trailer lighting pre-wiring on EX trims and above, plus trailer stability assist to help maintain control during crosswinds or emergency maneuvers. The PHEV version adds the flexibility of up to 48 km of all-electric driving for daily commutes between towing adventures.

Compact Capable: Sportage Family

The 2025 Sportage lineup demonstrates that compact SUVs can handle real work. Traditional ICE models offer the broadest range, pulling between 1,653 and 2,500 lb depending on configuration. This capacity suits small boats, utility trailers, and camping equipment without compromising the Sportage's urban maneuverability.

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid Sportage variants handle up to 2,000 lb in EX and higher trim levels. The PHEV variant adds up to 55 km of all-electric range, allowing emissions-free daily driving while maintaining gasoline backup for longer trips with trailers attached.

Standard features across the Sportage family include trailer lighting pre-wiring on LX FWD and above, plus trailer stability assist. The available Terrain Mode system adjusts traction control settings to optimize grip whether you're launching a boat or navigating challenging terrain with your trailer.

Electric Innovation: EV6 Towing

The 2025 Kia EV6 brings electric efficiency to the towing conversation with thoughtful capability levels. Long Range Wind RWD models handle 1,653 lb without trailer brakes, suitable for lightweight cargo or equipment trailers. Step up to the Long Range Land AWD, and capacity increases to 2,700 lb with full trailer braking systems.

The EV6's new NACS charge port provides access to expanded fast-charging networks, addressing range concerns during towing trips. The vehicle's over-the-air update capability means towing-related software improvements can be delivered automatically, keeping your EV6's systems current with the latest enhancements.

Land AWD models include standard trailer package pre-wiring, integrating your trailer's electrical systems with the vehicle's advanced stability and safety features. The EV6's regenerative braking system adjusts its operation when towing, helping maintain consistent stopping performance regardless of load.

Choose Your Towing Partner

The 2025 Kia SUV lineup eliminates the compromise between capability and efficiency. Whether you need the Telluride's maximum 5,500 lb capacity for serious hauling, the EV9's electric innovation with 5,000 lb capability, or the Sportage's compact versatility up to 2,500 lb, your towing requirements align with a specific Kia model designed to handle the task safely and confidently.

Stop by Kia of Newmarket to check out the full range and find the perfect 2025 Kia SUV for your towing requirements. Our staff is ready to assist you in understanding the unique features of each model and help you customize the perfect arrangement for your journeys.

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