2022 Kia Telluride on rough terrain

What Are the 2022 Kia Telluride Towing and Payload Specs?

How Much Can the 2022 Kia Telluride Tow? 

Built for family adventures, the 2022 Kia Telluride is the largest entry in the Kia lineup – which lends itself to family vacations, camping trips and more. Families who enjoy the outdoors and have a boat, trailer or camper to tow want to know – how much can the 2022 Kia Telluride tow? We have got you covered at Matt Castrucci Kia in Dayton, OH with this guide to Kia Telluride power, towing and payload specs.



Guide to 2022 Kia Telluride Engine and Towing Specs 

Power promises to be a hallmark of the 2022 Kia Telluride and is supplied by a 3.8-liter V-6 engine that manufactures 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the Kia Telluride promises a responsive and reliable performance with impressive fuel-economy numbers. To promote performance on any terrain, the Kia Telluride is available with Active On-Demand AWD with Torque Vectoring Cornering Control and AWD Lock Mode.  

Kia Telluride models that are equipped with a Class III Towing Package will tow an impressive 5,000 pounds of cargo on your next adventure. When you pair that level of capability with 21 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third-row seats, the Kia Telluride is ready for family camping trips. Families who need an SUV that is built for larger chores can lay the rear seats flat to expand the available cargo space to a massive 87 cubic feet in the Kia Telluride.  

Can the 2022 Kia Telluride Tow My Trailer? 

Now that you know how much the 2022 Kia Telluride can tow, you may want to know – can the Kia Telluride tow my trailer? Here is a quick look at the standard weights of trailers that you will be able to tow with your Kia Telluride. Make sure to check your trailer specs for more details and information. 

  • Canoe/Kayak Trailer – 200 to 800 Pounds 
  • Jet Ski Trailer – 800 to 3,000 Pounds 
  • Motorcycle Trailer – 1,300 to 3,500 Pounds 
  • Fishing Boat Trailer – 900 to 6,000 Pounds 
  • Vehicle Tow Dolly – 3,000 to 5,000 Pounds 
  • Small Open Utility Trailer – 1,000 to 3,000 Pounds  
  • Small Enclosed Utility Trailer – 2,000 to 7,000 Pounds 
  • Teardrop Camper Trailer – 2,000 to 4,000 Pounds 
  • A-Frame Camper Trailer – 2,500 to 3,600 Pounds 
  • Pop-Up Camper Trailer – 2,700 to 4,000 Pounds 
  • Small Camper/Travel Trailer – 1,900 to 4,500 Pounds 
  • Large Flatbed Trailer – 2,900 to 26,000 Pounds 
  • Dump Trailer – 3,000 to 30,000 Pounds 
Front view of the 2022 Kia Telluride

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How much can the 2022 Kia Telluride tow? Find out how much cargo the Kia Telluride can handle with this guide to engine, towing and payload specs by Matt Castrucci Kia. Contact the dealership team today to apply for financing on a brand-new 2022 Kia Telluride!