Kia's roots trace back to 1944 when it was founded as Kyungsung Precision Industry, manufacturing steel tubing and bicycle parts. In 1952, the company shifted gears and began assembling the C Series Hanji 3-wheeled truck, the first motorised vehicle produced in Korea. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Kia started to produce motorcycles, passenger cars, and light trucks. During Kia's financial hardship, Hyundai's acquisition of Kia in 1998 provided a vital lifeline, representing a significant turning point for the struggling company. Under Hyundai's guidance, Kia invested heavily in design, technology, and quality control. Under Hyundai's wing, Kia soared. The design went sleek, and quality skyrocketed, making their cars reliable and stylish. Today, Kia is a major global automaker, selling vehicles in over 190 countries. The company is renowned for its innovative and award-winning designs. Kia is also committed to sustainability, with a growing lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Towing data
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the towing weights provided on this website are accurate, we always recommend checking the vehicle logbook (V5) for the official towing capacity. We accept no responsibility if the towing weights provided on this website are incorrect.
*Unbraked towing capacity is the maximum your vehicle can tow if the trailer you are towing has no brakes.
**Braked towing capacity is the maximum your vehicle can tow if the trailer you are towing has its own brakes. This figure is always almost higher than the unbraked amount.