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2021 Nissan Murano towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,200 lb
Margin
300 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
31% of 3,823 lb

Within 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%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 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
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
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 1,500 lb: FWD S, $32,810.

2021 Nissan Murano tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
FWD S3.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,823 lb$32,810
S AWD3.5L 6cylAWD1,500 lb1,316 lb5,294 lb3,978 lb$34,360
FWD SV3.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,852 lb$35,940
SV AWD3.5L 6cylAWD1,500 lb1,276 lb5,273 lb3,997 lb$37,490
FWD SL3.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,794 lb to 3,926 lb$40,310
SL AWD3.5L 6cylAWD1,500 lb1,164 lb5,235 lb3,940 lb to 4,071 lb$41,860
FWD Platinum3.5LFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,794 lb to 3,993 lb$44,360
Platinum AWD3.5L 6cylAWD1,500 lb1,132 lb5,269 lb3,940 lb to 4,137 lb$45,910

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2015: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 1,500 lb to 1,499 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 1,499 lb to 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford Explorer5,600 lbST 4WD$49,000
Honda Passport5,000 lbSport AWD$34,790
Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbSE FWD$32,675
Ford Edge3,500 lbST AWD$43,600
Nissan Murano (this car)1,500 lbFWD S$32,810
Nissan Rogue1,350 lbFWD S$26,050

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