KIA Rio YB 1.0 T-GDI 100 Vision DCT7 - Towing vehicle

Is a KIA Rio YB 1.0 T-GDI 100 Vision DCT7 a good towing vehicle?

KIA Rio YB  1.0 T-GDI 100 Vision DCT7

You want to use the KIA Rio also as a towing vehicle for trailers? In order to answer this issue many different aspects, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

If you look at the maximum towing capacity of this cars of 900 kg, it quickly becomes clear - you can't tow much more than a small trailer or an ultra-light caravan with it.
For the KIA Rio gthe torque indicates how well it can handle heavy loads - the rule here is: a lot helps a lot.. With 172 Nm, it does not have much torque. If you charge a lot, you have to be patient during acceleration.

However, this deal does not yet include trailer hitch and must be ordered in addition.

Evaluation - is the KIA Rio suitable as a towing vehicle?: The vehicle only has a maximum towing capacity of 900 kg and has a torque of only 172 Nm. To the hardware store and back is no problem, but you should not try to cross the Alps with a caravan. However, this particular offer is an immediately available vehicle that does not have a trailer hitch installed. It is therefore not suitable for use in trailer operation. However, this automobile may be available as an order vehicle with trailer hitch, so be sure to also check new vehicle offers on our website.

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