Can a 2020 Kia Telluride Be Flat-Towed

Updated 05/06/2020 | Published 08/20/2019

Question:

can you flat tow a 2020 Kia Telluride?

asked by: Michael S

Expert Reply:

According to the owner's manual for a 2020 Kia Telluride, if the vehicle is front wheel drive (FWD) then it can be towed with the front two wheels off of the ground but if the vehicle is all wheel drive (AWD) then it must be towed with all four wheels off the ground.

If you have a front wheel drive (FWD) model then I recommend using the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly part # DM9713045. The Kar Kaddy SS is the best all in one tow dolly we offer. It has surge disc brakes for maximum stopping power/reliability, a folding tongue for easy storage, and a wheeled jack to maneuver the dolly around while not in use. The Kar Kaddy SS is also made here in the USA and comes with a 3 year warranty.

expert reply by: Conner L

Michael

3/15/2020

Demco max width for kar kaddy ss is 76. Kia Telluride is 78.3 wide. Something has to give!

Chris R.

3/17/2020

The widest dolly we offer is the Demco Kar Kaddy X # DM9713093. It features a max tread width of 78", so just a tiny bit under the total width of your Telluride. If this measurement is accurate then it'll be too large, even though it's super close. Your best option unfortunately will be with a wider dolly obtained locally.

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Dan C.

5/4/2020

Connor L,Can you specifically address if a 2020 Kia Telluride AWD can be flat towed?In addition, can a 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid be flat towed?

Chris R.

5/6/2020

As Conner mentioned above, the AWD 2020 Kia Telluride cannot be flat towed - it must be pulled on a flat bed trailer with all 4 wheels off the ground. The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid can be towed using a dolly like the Demco # DM9713045 (with the front wheels off the ground). In both cases I recommend verifying this info in your copies of the owner's manual.