The current Kia Sportage can tow up to 1,510 kg braked. Figures below are the strongest variant in each generation — lighter trims and engines tow less.
Unbraked (no trailer brakes): 750 kg.
| Years | Braked | Unbraked |
|---|---|---|
| 1994–1999 | 1,800 | 465 |
| 1999–2003 | 2,000 | 465 |
| 2004–2010 | 1,600 | 750 |
| 2007–2008 | 1,800 | 750 |
| 2010–2014 | 2,000 | 750 |
| 2014–2022 | 1,900 | 750 |
| 2016–2018 | 2,200 | 750 |
| 2022–2025 | 1,650 | 750 |
| 2025–present | 1,510 | 750 |
Towing capacity is the manufacturer-rated maximum for the model's strongest variant in each generation, not an average across trims — a base engine will tow less than the figure shown. Cars with an implausible source-data towing figure relative to their own kerb weight are excluded rather than shown with a guessed correction.