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2020 Nissan Rogue towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,102lb

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Trailer check

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

Tow rating
1,102 lb
80% rule
Up to 882 lb
Margin
302 lb (27%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
23% of 3,464 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-23 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 882 lbRating: 1,102 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 882 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
1,102 lb
80% of the rating
882 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 882 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbNo
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbNo
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
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 1,102 lb: FWD S, $25,490.

2020 Nissan Rogue tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
FWD S2.5LFWD1,102 lb3,464 lb$25,490
FWD SV2.5LFWD1,102 lb3,488 lb$26,870
FWD SL2.5LFWD1,102 lb3,417 lb to 3,551 lb$31,840
S AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,000 lb to 1,102 lb3,590 lb$26,840
SV AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,000 lb to 1,102 lb3,614 lb$28,220
SL AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,000 lb to 1,102 lb3,549 lb to 3,671 lb$33,190

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2014: 1,500 lb to 1,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 1,000 lb to 1,654 lb.
  • Changed in 2017: 1,654 lb to 1,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 1,000 lb to 1,102 lb.
  • Changed in 2021: 1,102 lb to 1,350 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 1,350 lb to 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Nissan Pathfinder6,000 lbS 2WD$31,980
Chevrolet Equinox3,500 lbFWD 4dr LT w/2LT$30,000
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$33,055
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$25,150
Nissan Murano1,500 lbFWD S$31,730
Nissan Kicks1,200 lbS FWD$19,070
Nissan Rogue (this car)1,102 lbFWD S$25,490

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked