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Kia has achieved lots of success at our Towcar Awards with the Cerato 1.5 CRDi GS, and the Rio 1.5 CRDi both winning the Under £13,500 in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Their Soul Shaker 1.6 CRDi won the Under £16,000 class in 2010. However, one of the most popular Towcar of the Year winners amongst members is their 2.5 CRDi Sorento.

The XE version was awarded the All Wheel Drive over 1800kg class winner in 2004 and it was in 2006 that it was awarded the overall title, and also scooped the £16,501 - £20,000 class win too. The same model won the All Wheel Drive over 1800kg class in 2008 with a different trim, the XS retaining the following year.  

2024 entrants

Kia Sorento Edition CRDi 2.2 Diesel

Class entrant:
Caravan weight over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Excellent motorway stability, truly very safe on the motorway."

See Kia Sorento Edition CRDi statistics

SUV, Horizon Global, Germany Retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2151
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / DCT
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 190 @ 3800
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 440 @ 1750-2750
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.9
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 11.8
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 47.7m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 10.4m
  • CO2 g/km: 173

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2029
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2600
  • Caravan (kg): 1725
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £49,590-£56,995
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,879 towing gear equipment: £51,469
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,180
  • Insurance group: 31D
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Four

Read more about the Kia Sorento Edition CRDi 2.2 Diesel

Check with your local KIA dealer for the latest prices and availability 

2023 entrants

 

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi 'GT-Line S' HEV Auto AWD

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg and Family Towcars

Judges' comments:

"An excellent compact SUV with lively performance in sport mode and very reassuring road manners. Plenty of grip and composure with a real quality feel. A credible alternative to a bigger capacity pure diesel."

See Kia Sportage statistics

SUV, Kia retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1598
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 226 @ 5500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 350 @ 1500-4500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph:14.5s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.9s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 51.7m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.25m
  • CO2 g/km: 146

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1780
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2245
  • Caravan (kg): 1522
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £27,250 - £44,550
  • £ (price as tested): £42,707
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1270
  • Insurance group: 25E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi 'GT-Line S' HEV Auto AWD

Check with your local KIA dealer for the latest prices and availability 

2022 entrants

Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi '3'

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Looks imposing. Engine feels punchy and is twinned with an excellent gearbox."

See Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi '3' statistics

SUV, Horizon Global retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2151
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / CVT
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 199 @ 3800
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 324.5 @ 1750 - 2750
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.2s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.55s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 70.75m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 18.65m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 42.2
  • CO2 g/km: 176

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1954
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2600
  • Caravan (kg): 1661
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £39,360 - £47,610
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1615 towing gear charges: £43,135
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2890
  • Insurance group: 31D
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 900kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Four
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Previous years' winners and entrants

Kia All-New Sorento 1.6 T-GDi HEV ‘4’

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Capable of towing a sizable caravan, but with hybrid tech to enhance economy, especially when not towing"

See Kia All-New Sorento 1.6 T-GDi HEV ‘4’ statistics

5 door SUV, Horizon Global fixed towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol hybrid (38.2 (WLTP) mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1598cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6-speed automatic
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 226@5500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 350@1500-4500

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2006
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2610
  • Caravan (kg): 1650
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £37,655 - £45,755
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £47,609.50 includes £664 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £820 (vehicle cost exceeds £40,000)
  • Insurance group: 32
  • CO2 g /km: 168
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 890kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 there are ISOFIX mounting points on the two outer seats of the second row and top tether points for all three second row seats.

Kia All-New Sorento 2.2 CRDi ‘3’

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"At over £40k this is no longer the cheap towcar it was, but still extremely capable and desirable"

See Kia All-New Sorento 2.2 CRDi ‘3’ statistics

5 door SUV, Horizon Global fixed towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (42.2 (WLTP) mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2151cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DCT
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 199@3800
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 440@1750–2750

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1954
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2600
  • Caravan (kg): 1661
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £37,655 - £45,755
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £41,909.50 includes £664 towing gear
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  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2800
  • Insurance group: 31
  • CO2 g /km: 166
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 900kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 there are ISOFIX mounting points on the two outer seats of the second row and top tether points for all three second row seats.

Kia Sorento 2.2CRDI KX-3 Auto (7 seats)

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Towcar of the Year 2020

See Kia Sorento 2.2CRDI KX-3 Auto (7 seats) statistics

5-door, 7 seater SUV, Mobis detachable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (46.3 mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinders, 2199cc engine
  • 8 gears, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 194@3800
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 325@1750 - 2750
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 11.4 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1949
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2620
  • Caravan (kg): 1657
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • From £30,250 - £42,950
  • £41,201 (price as tested) includes £916 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,785
  • Insurance group: 27
  • CO2 g /km: 161
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 880kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this