Hi, wife and I picked up a 2023 sx prestige x-line in December, unfortunately I didn’t look into the issue of getting a rear hitch installed before purchasing. Want to stay with factory, but the price I’m being quoted for just parts is insane, then no clear answer on an updated tailgate latch tailgate latch, what does that have to do with a hitch? At this point, I’m leaning towards uhaul or e-trailers. And cutting the bumper plate, I found the bumper plate I can keep on hand for trade in time. But any good solutions or suggestions for a hitch and wire harness? Thank you.
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Here is what worked on my '24. Total cost DIY + dealer help with the cable was about $600.
Hitch Receiver: Curt 13420 mounts easily DIY to existing holes. eTrailers has a nice installation video (
). Receiver tube appears to come out about 2" lower than the factory receiver. Requires cutting a hole in the center bumper trim piece but the hole is not visible unless you kneel and look under the car.
Harness: s9f67-ac702 (7 wires, no cutting or splicing; plugs right into the car connectors. Includes pigtail that connects the harness end under the dash to a brake controller. I don't have a controller so have not tested this.) 14 page (!) installation instructions; I let the dealer do the installation for $72 quoted. Beware Kia part numbers; they seem to change a lot.
Curt 58000 bracket to hold the 7 wire socket.
Curt 45295 ball mount and 2" ball. Reversed the ball so the mount becomes a lift instead of a drop
There are tons of testers and adapters; here are the two that I bought.
CURT 58270 7-wire circuit tester
Hopkins 7 Blade to 4 Wire Flat Vehicle To Trailer Connector Adapter (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002RNSKK)
Good luck!
