KIA advertising and specification brochure rates the vehicle as being capable of towing up to 5,000 lbs. Capable yes, but not legal with the 4 pin flat connector KIA provides. In Canada, and because our regs are similar to USA probably, this is not legal for loads over 2,000 lbs without electric brakes. a 4 wire harness is not capable of controlling electric brakes. Their towing kit does not provide a brake controller which is also required by law for over 2,000 lbs. It seems to me that there are a lot of illegal towing vehicles out there. I mentioned this to two dealers and they could not have cared less.
KIA advertising and specification brochure rates the vehicle as being capable of towing up to 5,000 lbs. Capable yes, but not legal with the 4 pin flat connector KIA provides. In Canada, and because our regs are similar to USA probably, this is not legal for loads over 2,000 lbs without electric brakes. a 4 wire harness is not capable of controlling electric brakes. Their towing kit does not provide a brake controller which is also required by law for over 2,000 lbs. It seems to me that there are a lot of illegal towing vehicles out there. I mentioned this to two dealers and they could not have cared less.
- Bob S., Winnipeg, MB, Canada