Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Kia Sportage
Question:
What is the best hitch for a 2023 Kia Sportage? I will be mainly using it for a bike rack but would like to be able to tow with it.
asked by: Barry
Expert Reply:
The best hitch for your 2023 Kia Sportage is going to be the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch item # DT22MR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware.
This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity, and a 525 lbs maximum tongue weight. This hitch is perfect for a bike rack or hitch mounted accessory and towing a trailer. The hitch pin hole sits right at 4" from the edge of the bumper so you will have plenty of clearance for most bike racks.
I have linked a couple of pictures below along with an installation video so you can see what this hitch looks like when installed and used with a bike rack.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C99DR and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
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- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
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- Class III
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- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
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