Recommended Hitch for a 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

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I’m looking at this hitch for my 2026 Kia sportage hybrid. Will this still work? I see the 2025 did - so just checking on a newer model. Thanks!

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Yes, it will Amanda and congrats on the new SUV. The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C94WR has been confirmed to fit all models of the 2026 Kia Sportage including your hybrid.

The Curt item # C94WR is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It is custom fit for your Sportage and comes with all hardware necessary to complete the installation.

What do you plan on using your new hitch for?

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expert reply by: Jerred H

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C94WR
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John

12/30/2025

Looks good, works great and was a breeze to install. A perfect fit,

Answer 1

Hello Eric, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the B&W Trailer Hitch Receiver #BW45RV will indeed fit the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-P. I double checked with B&W and they confirm it fits all models of the 2026 Sportage, so that includes the…

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Answer 2

Yes, they do John. To add a hitch to your 2026 Kia Sportage hybrid, I recommend the Curt item #C94WR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It's going to give you…

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Answer 3

Hey Ryan, the Curt hitch #C13397 does for sure fit your 2017 Honda CR-V. I checked and it's showing up in our fitguide and also is listed on the page as fitting the 2017 models. I am not sure what was going on with our site when you looked but…

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Answer 4

Hi Eugene! I did a bunch of digging and it looks like the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #EH82KR is only listed to fit the Hybrid options for the 2026 Kia Sportage line. We do have other options, though not hidden,…

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Answer 5

Hey Eric, thanks for reaching out. The etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes #AKEBRK-35 are correct for a 3,500 lb axle, but first we'll need to make sure your axle is equipped with a brake mounting flange. That will be a square mounting plate with 4…

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Answer 6

Hey Mark, congrats on the new SUV. The EcoHitch item #EH82KR is only designed to fit the hybrid models of the 2026 Kia Sportage but there are other hitches that will work. None of them have the removable receiver feature though. For your 2026 Kia…

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Answer 7

Hey Alan, our hitches that fit your 2025 Kia Sportage like the Curt part #C94WR do fit the hybrid models as well. What are you planning on using the hitch for?

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 12

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