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Can a towbar be fitted to a Kia Stonic?
Yes. Towbar Express can supply and fit a towbar to many Kia Stonic models where a suitable approved towbar application is available. The Stonic has been offered with different petrol and diesel engines as well as later mild-hybrid powertrains, with manual and automatic transmissions depending on the model year. The correct towbar must therefore be matched to the exact vehicle, engine, transmission and year. Towbar Express will check your Stonic's details before confirming the appropriate towbar and electrical kit.
What towbar options are available for the Kia Stonic?
Depending on the model year and exact approved application, towbar options for the Kia Stonic can include a fixed flange towbar, fixed swan neck towbar or detachable swan neck towbar. A fixed flange towbar is a practical option for regular towing and compatible accessories, while a fixed swan neck provides a slimmer permanent installation. A detachable swan neck can be removed completely when it isn't required, helping to maintain the original appearance of the Stonic. The exact options available depend on the approved application for your particular vehicle.
Which towbar is best for my Kia Stonic?
The best towbar for your Kia Stonic depends on how you intend to use the vehicle. For regular trailer towing, a fixed flange towbar is a practical and versatile choice where available. A fixed swan neck provides a slimmer design while remaining permanently fitted. If you only tow occasionally or want to maintain the clean rear appearance of the Stonic, a detachable swan neck is an excellent option where available because the towball neck can be removed when it isn't required. If the towbar will be used with a cycle carrier, the permitted vertical load of both the vehicle and towbar must also be observed. You can read more about the different types of towbar available.
What is the towbar rated to on a Kia Stonic?
The maximum towbar rating depends on the exact approved towbar fitted to the Kia Stonic. Every towbar has its own maximum towing weight and vertical nose-load limit, but these figures are separate from the towing limits specified by Kia for the vehicle itself. A towbar with a higher structural rating does not increase the amount that your Stonic is permitted to tow. The vehicle, towbar, towball, trailer and any towbar-mounted carrier must all remain within their individual limits, with the lowest applicable figure determining the maximum permitted load. Find out more in our guide to maximum towing weights.
How do I check how much my Kia Stonic can tow?
The towing capacity of your Kia Stonic should be checked against the vehicle's VIN plate and Kia's technical specification for the exact model. The VIN plate contains important weight information including the maximum authorised mass and, where applicable, the maximum train weight. Where the vehicle is approved for trailer towing and a higher maximum train weight is specified, the difference between the relevant first two weight figures can be used to establish the permitted trailer weight. Towing limits can vary according to engine, transmission, model year and whether the vehicle uses a conventional or mild-hybrid powertrain, so the exact Stonic should always be checked. You can find more information in our towing weight guide.
Does my Kia Stonic need a bumper cut?
The bumper-cut requirement depends on the model year, rear bumper design and exact towbar selected for the Kia Stonic. Fitting requirements can vary between towbar types and manufacturers, and some applications may require a carefully positioned cut to the underside of the rear bumper or lower trim while others may have different requirements. Where a bumper cut is required, it is carried out carefully in accordance with the towbar manufacturer's fitting instructions. Towbar Express will confirm the requirements for your exact Stonic before installation.
Will the bumper cut be visible on my Kia Stonic?
This depends on the exact Kia Stonic towbar application. Where a non-visible bumper cut is specified, the cut is positioned underneath the rear bumper or lower trim so that it cannot normally be seen when standing behind the vehicle. This helps preserve the original appearance of the Stonic after the towbar has been installed. Towbar Express will confirm whether a cut is required and whether it will be visible before fitting your towbar.
What electrics do you fit to a Kia Stonic?
We fit 13-pin towing electrics to the Kia Stonic using the appropriate vehicle-specific wiring where a suitable dedicated kit is available. The dedicated electrical kit is designed to integrate correctly with the Stonic's electrical systems and provide the connections required for trailer road lighting, caravan functions and other supported 13-pin features. The correct wiring kit is selected according to the exact model year and specification rather than assuming that the same electrical kit fits every Stonic.
Will a towbar affect my Kia Stonic's parking sensors?
A permanently fitted towball can sometimes be detected by the Kia Stonic's rear parking sensors on vehicles equipped with them, depending on the position of the sensors and the exact towbar design. Where available, a detachable swan neck towbar is a useful option because the towball neck can be removed when it isn't required, leaving the rear of the Stonic clear during everyday driving. Using the correct vehicle-specific towing electrics is also important so that supported towing, parking and vehicle functions can operate correctly when a trailer is connected.
Is the Kia Stonic towbar compatible with AL-KO stabilisers?
Yes, where the exact Kia Stonic is approved for conventional trailer or caravan towing and the appropriate towbar is fitted. A suitable swan neck towbar can be compatible with AL-KO and Winterhoff stabiliser hitches provided the required towball clearances are met. If a fixed flange towbar is fitted, the correct AL-KO compatible towball must be used. The caravan or trailer weight and nose load must always remain within the permitted limits of the Stonic, towbar and towing equipment.
Can you fit a towbar to my Kia Stonic at home?
Yes. Where a suitable approved towbar and dedicated electrical kit are available for your particular vehicle, Towbar Express offers mobile towbar fitting, so our engineer can fit your Kia Stonic towbar at your home or workplace. Appointments are available in two slots: 8am–12pm or 12pm–6pm.
