Kia Sportage 2.0 CDRi KX 3

[KautoStar1]

I am interested in people’s views on the towing capabilities of the above car.
I am aware of the legalities of towing and the manufacturers spec info says it will tow 2 tonne. I have to get rid of my Freelander2 and this car is an option.

So, who has one and how do you feel it tows ?

Thanks

 

[Wells]

I've got the Kia Sorento which is slightly bigger & that tows really well & can tow up to 3.5 tonnes so I don't have to worry about weight. Drives really nicely too

 

[Shay]

I've got this make - and I would not tow a horse with it. I absolutely love the car - but it isn't suitable to tow a trailer. You could tow a caravan tent or perhaps one of those small livestock trailers for sheep etc. Probably even an empty caravan - although I wouldn't fancy getting out of a muddy field with it attached! But even one of those lightweight one horse trailers allegedly designed to be pulled by a street car is going to be over your tow weight with horse, water, kit and passengers on board. 2 Tonnes comes up very quick!

 

[ROG]

I've got this make - and I would not tow a horse with it. I absolutely love the car - but it isn't suitable to tow a trailer. You could tow a caravan tent or perhaps one of those small livestock trailers for sheep etc. Probably even an empty caravan - although I wouldn't fancy getting out of a muddy field with it attached! But even one of those lightweight one horse trailers allegedly designed to be pulled by a street car is going to be over your tow weight with horse, water, kit and passengers on board. 2 Tonnes comes up very quick!

I think you may be confused with the weights

The vehicle on its own has a GVW which has the weight of the passengers and perhaps all bits except the horse

The towing capacity of the vehicle is a separate weight which needs to include the empty weight of the trailer and any load in that trailer

There is also the trailer MAM which is relevant only to the trailer

 

[KautoStar1]

I think so too ROG.

The manufacturers spec says it can tow 2 tonne, not that the combined weight of vehicle and trailer can only be 2 tonne. So, with a IW 505 at 900kg and a 600kg horse that equals 1.5 tonne so plenty of ‘spare’. I’m just interested to know what it actually tows like. My Freelander 2 has the same 2 tonne limit and it tows really well but as far as I can see, it is a considerably heavier car in its own right. I’m just wondering if the Sportage actually gives a good ride and is stable on the road with a trailer attached. Its this particular 2013 model I am interested in as the lesser versions have lower towing capacity. It’s the CRDi KX 3 or 4 that have 2 tonne capability.