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The 2007 Kia Sportage comes with two engine options: a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder or a 2.7-liter V6, providing 140-170 horsepower and 136-178 lb-ft of torque. It has a payload capacity of 1,162 lbs, a towing capability of 2,000 pounds, and up to 66.6 cubic feet of cargo space when the rear seats are folded down. The Sportage's LX, LX V6, or EX V6 variants can be equipped with an A-Class 3 trailer hitch featuring a 2-inch receiver and a tongue weight of 350 pounds. With a curb weight ranging from 3,230 to 3,527 lbs, the Sportage offers stability and can accommodate up to 5 passengers in its cabin. Its fuel efficiency ranges from 19 to 23 mpg in the city and 25 to 28 mpg on the highway, though this can vary when towing heavy loads.
In 2007, a Kia Sportage can tow between 1500 and 2000 pounds, with a tongue weight of 150 to 200. The payload capacity is between 1,263 and 1,323 pounds. The torque varies from 136 lbs.-ft. at 4,500 rpm to 178 lbs.-ft. at 4,000 rpm.
Can my 2007 Kia Sportage EX handle towing a small travel trailer up to an elevation of 3000 feet?