2020 Nissan Titan towing capacity
Max tow rating
10,880lb
- XD S Crew Cab 4WD, 5.6L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 9,350 lb.
- Top 36% of 14 trucks (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 8,700 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 10,880 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 8,704 lb
- Margin
- 2,180 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 137% of 6,346 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 10,880 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 8,704 lb
- Hitch class at max
- V, over 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | Some, up to 8,704 lb |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 10,880 lb: XD S Crew Cab 4WD, $44,580.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XD S Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,880 lb | 2,450 lb | 8,796 lb | 6,346 lb | $44,580 |
| XD SV Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,880 lb | 2,450 lb | 8,941 lb | 6,491 lb | $48,290 |
| XD PRO-4X Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,880 lb | 2,450 lb | 9,050 lb | 6,600 lb | $53,980 |
| XD SL Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,880 lb | 2,450 lb | 9,195 lb | 6,745 lb | $58,490 |
| XD Platinum Reserve Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,880 lb | 2,450 lb | 9,203 lb | 6,753 lb | $61,690 |
| 4x2 King Cab SV | 5.6L | 2WD | 9,400 lb | 1,613 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,487 lb to 6,537 lb | $39,990 |
| 4x2 Crew Cab S | 5.6L | 2WD | 9,350 lb | 1,545 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,555 lb to 6,537 lb | $38,890 |
| 4x2 Crew Cab SV | 5.6L | 2WD | 9,350 lb | 1,598 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,502 lb to 6,537 lb | $42,310 |
| 4x2 Crew Cab SL | 5.6L | 2WD | 9,350 lb | 1,329 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,771 lb | $53,990 |
| 4x2 Crew Cab Platinum Reserve | 5.6L | 2WD | 9,350 lb | 1,326 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,774 lb | $55,490 |
| 4x4 King Cab S | 5.6L | 4WD | 9,240 lb | 1,643 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,656 lb | $39,390 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab S | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,210 lb | 1,540 lb to 1,680 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,704 lb | $41,990 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab SV | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,210 lb | 1,680 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,651 lb | $45,410 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab PRO-4X | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,210 lb | 1,416 lb to 1,680 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,824 lb | $49,790 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab SL | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,210 lb | 1,380 lb to 1,680 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,919 lb | $57,190 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab Platinum Reserve | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,210 lb | 1,402 lb to 1,680 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,898 lb | $58,690 |
| S King Cab RWD | 5.6L 8cyl | RWD | 9,370 lb to 9,400 lb | 1,600 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,461 lb to 6,537 lb | $36,190 |
| SV King Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,240 lb to 9,250 lb | 1,680 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,660 lb | $43,190 |
| PRO-4X King Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,240 lb to 9,250 lb | 1,524 lb to 1,680 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,785 lb | $47,590 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 9,500 lb to 9,400 lb.
- Changed in 2011: 9,400 lb to 9,500 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 9,500 lb to 9,300 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 9,300 lb to 10,900 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 10,900 lb to 12,640 lb.
- Changed in 2018: 12,640 lb to 12,480 lb.
- Changed in 2019: 12,480 lb to 12,550 lb.
- Changed in 2020: 12,550 lb to 10,880 lb.
- Changed in 2021: 10,880 lb to 11,040 lb.
- Changed in 2022: 11,040 lb to 10,920 lb.
- Changed in 2023: 10,920 lb to 10,898 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 10,898 lb to 10,900 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Titan (this car) | 10,880 lb | XD S Crew Cab 4WD | $44,580 |
| Toyota Tundra | 10,200 lb | SR Double Cab RWD | $33,575 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $36,140 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 4,500 lb | Mojave 4x4 | $43,875 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
- What can tow 10,000 lb? 12 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree