2021 Nissan Kicks towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,200lb
- S FWD, 1.6L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 1,200 lb.
- Rank 124 of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 900 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 1,200 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 960 lb
- Margin
- 300 lb (25%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 34% of 2,682 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 20-26 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 1,200 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 960 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | No |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| 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 1,200 lb: S FWD, $19,600.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 1,200 lb | 2,682 lb | $19,600 |
| SV FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 1,200 lb | 2,734 lb | $21,450 |
| SR FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 1,200 lb | 2,744 lb | $22,140 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2022: 1,200 lb to 1,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda HR-V | 1,763 lb | LX 2WD | $21,220 |
| Nissan Rogue | 1,350 lb | FWD S | $26,050 |
| Nissan Kicks (this car) | 1,200 lb | S FWD | $19,600 |
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