Vehicle load limit

The tire and loading information label on the driver side door displays your vehicle’s load limit.

Tire and loading information label

The label located on the driver side door sill lists the original tire size, the cold tire pressures recommended for your vehicle, the number of people that can be in your vehicle, and the vehicle capacity weight.

Figure 1. Example for label
KIAPB045
Vehicle capacity weight:

  • 7 seats: 1,157 lb (525 kg)

  • 8 seats: 1,323 lb (600 kg)

Vehicle capacity weight is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer, the combined weight includes the tongue load.

Seating capacity total: 7 or 8 persons (front seat: 2 persons; rear seat: 5 or 6 persons).

Seating capacity is the maximum number of occupants, including the driver, that your vehicle may carry.

The seating capacity may be reduced based on the weight of all the occupants and the weight of the cargo you are carrying or towing.

Do not overload your vehicle, as it has a load limit (or limit to the total weight, including occupants and cargo, that your vehicle can carry).

Towing capacity:

  • Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi HEV :

    • With brake system: 4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg)

    • Without brake system: 1,653 lbs. (750 kg)

Towing capacity is the maximum trailer weight, including its cargo weight, that your vehicle can tow.

Cargo capacity:

The cargo capacity of your vehicle will increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants.