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2021 Kia Telluride Towing Capacity

2021 Kia Telluride Towing Capacity
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Do you need an SUV that’s capable of towing large items? Perhaps you have a boat that you’ll need to tow to a lake. Or maybe you plan on towing a small camper. It turns out you don’t need a pickup truck to do your towing. The 2021 Kia Telluride is more than capable of towing most large items. But before you hook up your boat, you’ll want to know exactly how much your Telluride can pull.

The 2021 Kia Telluride can tow up to 5,000 pounds, when properly equipped. If you do plan on towing with your Telluride, you’ll need to ensure your vehicle is equipped with a Trailer Tow Package. The towing package includes a Tow Hitch, Bumper Cover, and Harness – all of which are necessary to reach the maximum towing capacity.

2021 Kia Telluride Engine

The 2021 Kia Telluride is equipped with a 3.8L Lambda DOHC V6 engine. This engine puts out a maximum horsepower of 291 at 6,000 rpm. Torque is a more useful metric for towing and the Telluride puts out 262 lb-ft of it at 5,200 rpm.

The 5,000 pound towing capacity makes the 2021 Kia Telluride capable of pulling a lot of common equipment. For reference, an average ski boat or pontoon weighs in at 3,000 – 3,500 pounds. A 17’ foot camper usually checks in around 3,000-4,000 pounds of dry weight. Note that you’ll want to include all of the equipment and fluids on board to get an accurate weight measure. Also, many experts recommend to only tow up to 80% of your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity so that you don’t put too much strain on your vehicle’s engine. This is especially true if you’ll be pulling the weight up and down hills.

Kia Telluride Towing Capacity vs Competitors

As we mentioned previously, the 2021 Kia Telluride can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. So how does that stack up with the competition? Let's explore the maximum towing capacity for vehicles that are similar to the Telluride:

  • 2021 Kia Telluride: 5,000 pounds Maximum Towing Capacity
  • 2021 Chevrolet Traverse: 5,000 pounds Maximum Towing Capacity
  • 2021 Honda Pilot: 3,500 pounds Maximum Towing Capacity
  • 2021 Volkswagen Atlas:  5,000 pounds Maximum Towing Capacity
  • 2021 Hyundai Palisade: 5,000 pounds Maximum Towing Capacity
As you can see, the Telluride's towing capacity stacks up well against other vehicles in its class. Please note that these are maximum towing capacity ratings. Your vehicle must include all of the necessary equipment in order to tow the maximum capacity. If you are unsure, you should speak to your dealer for details about your vehicle. 

Kia Telluride at Family Kia

Thanks for reading our article on “2021 Kia Telluride Towing Capacity.” Family Kia is proud to offer the 2021 Kia Telluride for sale to customers in Florida. Our Kia sales specialists are standing by to help you answer any questions you have on your purchasing decision. Call, click or stop by our Kia dealership in St. Augustine, FL today!

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