2021 Nissan Frontier towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,720lb
- S King Cab 4WD, 3.8L.
- Base trim: 6,620 lb.
- Rank 10 of 13 trucks (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 5,300 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 6,720 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 5,376 lb
- Margin
- 1,420 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 120% of 4,403 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 6,720 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 5,376 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 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 | Some, up to 5,376 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,376 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 6,720 lb: S King Cab 4WD, $30,080.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S King Cab 4WD | 3.8L | 4WD | 6,720 lb | 1,609 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,403 lb | $30,080 |
| SV Crew Cab RWD | 3.8L | RWD | 6,640 lb | N/A | 6,012 lb | 3,774 lb to 4,264 lb | $29,200 |
| S King Cab RWD | 3.8L 6cyl | RWD | 6,620 lb | 1,460 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,180 lb | $27,190 |
| S Crew Cab RWD | 3.8L | RWD | 6,620 lb | N/A | 6,012 lb | 3,774 lb to 4,320 lb | $28,300 |
| SV King Cab 4WD | 3.8L | 4WD | 6,510 lb | 1,644 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,368 lb | $30,960 |
| SV Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.8L | RWD | 6,500 lb | N/A | 6,012 lb | 3,774 lb to 4,525 lb | $31,810 |
| SV Crew Cab 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,380 lb | 1,360 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,507 lb | $32,390 |
| S Crew Cab 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,370 lb | 1,340 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,543 lb | $31,690 |
| PRO-4X Crew Cab 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,290 lb | 1,020 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,696 lb | $37,890 |
| SV Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,250 lb | 1,220 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,639 lb | $32,810 |
| SV King Cab RWD | 3.8L 6cyl | RWD | 6,370 lb to 6,720 lb | 1,430 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,145 lb | $28,070 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2017: 6,500 lb to 6,710 lb.
- Changed in 2018: 6,710 lb to 6,690 lb.
- Changed in 2020: 6,690 lb to 6,720 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 6,720 lb to 6,410 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 6,410 lb to 7,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 11,900 lb | RST Crew Cab 4WD | $47,200 |
| Ford F-150 | 11,200 lb | Limited SuperCrew RWD | $73,105 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | $29,100 |
| GMC Canyon | 7,700 lb | Elevation Crew Cab RWD | $32,200 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $31,335 |
| Nissan Frontier (this car) | 6,720 lb | S King Cab 4WD | $30,080 |
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 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