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

Is the KIA Rio also good for towing 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 motor vehicles of 900 kg, it quickly becomes clear - you can't tow much more than a small trailer or an ultra-light caravan with it.
torque affects the KIA Rio how much the trailer load affects acceleration. 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 separately ordered.

Evaluation - is the KIA Rio suitable as a towing vehicle?: The car 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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