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2021 Nissan Rogue towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,350lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,350 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,080 lb
Margin
350 lb (26%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
30% of 3,371 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 18-24 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,080 lbRating: 1,350 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,080 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
1,350 lb
80% of the rating
1,080 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,080 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,080 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,080 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 1,350 lb: FWD S, $26,050.

2021 Nissan Rogue tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
FWD S2.5LFWD1,350 lb3,371 lb$26,050
S AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,350 lb3,494 lb$27,450
FWD SV2.5LFWD1,350 lb3,411 lb$27,740
SV AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,350 lb3,532 lb$29,140
FWD SL2.5LFWD1,350 lb3,386 lb to 3,490 lb$32,400
SL AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,350 lb3,613 lb$33,800
FWD Platinum2.5LFWD1,350 lb3,386 lb to 3,512 lb$35,830
Platinum AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,350 lb3,633 lb$37,230

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

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$33,455
Chevrolet Equinox1,500 lbL FWD$23,800
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$25,350
Nissan Murano1,500 lbFWD S$32,810
Nissan Rogue (this car)1,350 lbFWD S$26,050
Nissan Kicks1,200 lbS FWD$19,600

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked