Kia Ceed Towbars

Kia Ceed Towing Specifics

The Kia Ceed was first introduced in 2006 by the South Korean manufacturer as a compact car, offering plenty of towing capabilities. The range currently includes an estate, hatchback and Proceed model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Kia Ceed Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Kia Ceed Estate 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 Ceed Estate 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 Ceed Estate 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 Ceed Estate 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 Ceed Estate 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 Ceed Estate 2007-2012 models have towbars that require non-visible and no bumper cuts.

All Kia Ceed Estate 2012-2018 models have towbars that require non-visible, visible and no bumper cuts.

All Kia Ceed Estate 2018 onwards models have towbars that require non-visible and 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 Ceed Estate 2007-2012 and 2012-2018 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Kia Ceed Estate 2018 onwards models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 80kg.

Towing Weight

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

For a Kia Ceed Estate 2007-2012 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1800kg.

For a Kia Ceed Estate 2012-2018 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1500kg.

For a Kia Ceed Estate 2018 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 2200kg.

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

Kia Ceed Hatchback Towing Specifics

The Kia Ceed Hatchback was launched into the market in 2006. If you have a 2006 onwards Kia Ceed Hatchback it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Kia Ceed Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Kia Ceed Hatchback 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 Ceed Hatchback 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 Ceed Hatchback 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 Ceed Hatchback 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 Ceed Hatchback 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 Ceed Hatchback 2007-2012 models have towbars that require non-visible and no bumper cuts.

All Kia Ceed Hatchback 2012-2018 models have towbars that require non-visible, visible and no bumper cuts.

All Kia Ceed Hatchback 2018 onwards models have towbars that require non-visible and 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 Ceed Hatchback 2007-2012 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Kia Ceed Hatchback 2012-2018 and 2018 onwards models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 80kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Kia Ceed Hatchback vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1500kg.

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

Kia Ceed Proceed Towing Specifics

The Kia Ceed Proceed was launched into the market in 2008. If you have a 2008 onwards Kia Ceed Proceed it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Kia Ceed Proceed Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Kia Ceed Proceed 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 Ceed Proceed 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 Ceed Proceed 2008-2012 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Kia Ceed Proceed 2013-2019 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 Ceed Proceed 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 Ceed Proceed 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 Ceed Proceed 2008-2012 models have towbars that require non-visible and no bumper cuts.

All Kia Ceed Proceed 2013-2019 models have towbars that require non-visible and 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 Ceed Proceed 2008-2012 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Kia Ceed Proceed 2013-2019 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 80kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Kia Ceed Proceed 2008-2012 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1400kg up to 1800kg.

For all Kia Ceed Proceed 2013-2019 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1400kg up to 1500kg.

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