Kia Carens Towbars

Kia Carens Towing Specifics

The Kia Carens were first introduced in 1999 by the American manufacturer as a compact MPV, with decent towing capabilities. The range currently has three generations; 2000-2006, 2006-2013 and 2013 onwards. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Kia Carens Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Kia Carens vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Kia Carens vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Kia warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Kia Carens 2000-2006 and 2006-2013 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Kia Carens 2013 onwards models will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Kia Carens models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Kia Carens models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Kia Carens 2000-2006 and 2013 onwards models have towbars that require non-visible and no bumper cuts.

All Kia Carens 2006-2013 models have towbars that require visible and non-visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Kia Carens 2000-2006 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 125kg.

All Kia Carens 2006-2013 and 2013 on models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Kia Carens vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Kia Carens 2000-2006 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1250kg.

For all Kia Carens 2006-2013 and 2013 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1500kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Kia Carens vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.