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2020 Nissan Pathfinder towing capacity

Max tow rating

6,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
6,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,800 lb
Margin
1,200 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
112% of 4,287 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,800 lbRating: 6,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
6,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,800 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,800 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 6,000 lb: S 2WD, $31,980.

2020 Nissan Pathfinder tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
S 2WD3.5L 6cyl2WD6,000 lb4,287 lb$31,980
4x4 S3.5L4WD6,000 lb4,427 lb$33,670
FWD SV3.5LFWD6,000 lb4,302 lb$34,770
SV 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lb4,442 lb$36,460
FWD SL3.5LFWD6,000 lb4,335 lb$38,390
SL 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lb4,475 lb$40,080
FWD Platinum3.5LFWD6,000 lb4,275 lb to 4,523 lb$43,220
Platinum 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lb4,659 lb$44,910

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002009201220152018202220252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 6,000 lb to 7,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 7,000 lb to 6,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2013: 6,000 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2017: 5,000 lb to 6,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Nissan Armada8,500 lbSV 2WD$47,500
Nissan Pathfinder (this car)6,000 lbS 2WD$31,980
Honda Pilot5,000 lbTouring AWD$44,720
Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbSE FWD$31,975
Toyota 4Runner5,000 lbSR5 2WD$36,120
Toyota Highlander5,000 lbL FWD$34,600
Nissan Rogue1,102 lbFWD S$25,490

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked