Can the 2023 Kia Niro Tow?

Can the 2023 Kia Niro tow? Well, it depends on which Kia Niro you’re talking about! Neither the Kia Niro Hybrid nor the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid is capable of towing heavy cargo—but you can tow heavy cargo if you select the 2023 Kia Niro EV!

So, how much can a Kia Niro tow? We’ll cover all the most important specs below, so you can hook up your trailer with confidence.

How Much Can a Kia Niro Tow?

As noted above, you’ll need to select the Niro EV if you want to use your new SUV for towing. However, even if you do choose this model, your precise towing capacity will depend on the kind of trailer setup you employ:

• 2023 Kia Niro EV Towing Capacity – Without Trailer Brakes: 661 pounds
• 2023 Kia Niro EV Towing Capacity – With Trailer Brakes: 1,653 pounds

With a proper trailer brake setup, your brake pedal will control your vehicle’s brakes and your trailer’s brakes simultaneously. If you don’t have this setup, you definitely shouldn’t try to tow more than 661 pounds on the roads near St Louis and Jefferson County.

Kia doesn’t offer an official towing package for the Niro EV, but don’t worry. Our parts department can help to get you set up for towing—all you have to do is ask!

Get More Done with the Kia Niro

There’s nothing quite like hooking up a trailer and heading to your favorite watering hole or campsite, but you shouldn’t ever feel as though towing is your only option. Let’s check out a few more ways that you can put your new Niro to use:

• Although you can’t tow with the Niro Hybrid or the Niro PHEV, both models offer a maximum roof carrying capacity of 220 pounds. 
• The Niro EV and the Niro Hybrid offer up to 22.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, or up to 63.7 cubic feet with the rear seats laid flat. The Niro PHEV has a little less space: 19.4 cubic feet behind the second row, and 54.6 cubic feet behind the first.

Can the 2023 Kia Niro tow everything you need to move? Even if not, there’s a good chance that it can help you get all your precious cargo to your next destination.

Test Drive the 2023 Kia Niro at Suntrup Kia South

Ready for bigger and better adventures in St. Louis and St Charles? The 2023 Kia Niro is bound to feel like a perfect fit! Check out our new vehicle specials and value your trade-in today. Whether you’d like to learn more about the 2023 Kia Niro towing capacity or you’d prefer to take a test drive today, we’re here to help. Get in touch to take the next steps.