Kia Telluride towing capacityUp to 5,000 lb, by year and engine

The 2027 Kia Telluride tows up to 5,000 lb with the 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, when properly equipped. What yours can tow depends on its year, engine, cab, axle and tow package.

Kia Telluride in grey
Max towing
5,000 lb
2027 · 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder
In kilograms
2,268 kg

Kia Telluride towing capacity by year and engine

The highest rating for each engine, from the maker's towing guides and specifications.

YearsEngineMax towingkg
20272.5L turbo 4-cylinder5,000 lb2,268
Hybrid4,500 lb2,041
2023–20263.8L V6 (X-Pro)5,500 lb2,495
2020–20263.8L V65,000 lb2,268

These are maximums for a properly equipped vehicle with the right tow package and axle. Your own limit is on the door-jamb sticker and in the owner's manual, and passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload.

Where these figures come from

  • Kia media 2027 Telluride
  • Kia media 2027 Telluride HEV
  • cars.com 2025 Telluride
  • Kia media 2023
  • Kia media 2023 Telluride
  • KBB
Kia Telluride MPG, specs and running costs

Kia Telluride towing questions

What is the Kia Telluride's towing capacity?

The 2027 Kia Telluride tows up to 5,000 lb with the 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, when properly equipped. Other engines and configurations are rated lower.

How much can a 2023–2026 Kia Telluride tow?

Up to 5,500 lb with the 3.8L V6 (X-Pro).

How much can a 2020–2026 Kia Telluride tow?

Up to 5,000 lb with the 3.8L V6.

How much can the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid tow?

Up to 4,500 lb, when properly equipped.

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