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Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi 4WD
Swift Eccles 560

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi 4WD with a Swift Eccles 560 with an actual weight of 1550 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Kia is in general very good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (161 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
258
322

Mountains
Risk of snaking
315
165

Weight ratio: 71% (78% of kerbweight) 1550 kg 2180 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

Car
Caravan




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Kia

Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi 4WD
Swift Eccles 560

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Kia is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 165 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is very good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi 4WD
2017-2020

Power
200 PS (147 kW)
Torque
441 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Eccles 560

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Josh Kawalek reviewed a Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi 4WD:

"Very good tow car, extremely stable even with high cross winds.
Currently writing this review from Croatia where the car has towed 1400miles here average 31MPG…

The only point to make is on long steep inclines (Austria/Slovenia the car gets hot if using its power to maintain 80kmh, you have to ease off to keep temp under 110degC which is a bit disappointing. Also we ended up doing a hill start on a 20% gradient near the Croatian boarder, our caravan is only just over half of the max tow weight of the car and the clutch seriously struggled- it wouldn’t fully pull up and slipped till I could stop at the top and let it cool down before continuing.

In summary an amazing car let down by a couple of minor issues."

See more Kia Sorento reviews.

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