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2023 Nissan Ariya 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
28% of 4,323 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

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: Engage e-4ORCE AWD, $47,190.

2023 Nissan Ariya tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Engage e-4ORCE AWDelectricAWD1,500 lb4,323 lb$47,190
Evolve+ e-4ORCE AWDelectricAWD1,500 lb4,321 lb to 4,899 lb$54,190
Platinum+ e-4ORCE AWDelectricAWD1,500 lb4,321 lb to 5,057 lb$60,190

No rating listed: 5 trims.

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2023 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2023 to 2026: 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Volvo XC604,960 lbT8 Recharge Core AWD$57,200
Land Rover Discovery Sport4,409 lbS AWD$43,300
Genesis GV703,500 lb2.5T AWD$43,150
Tesla Model Y3,500 lbStandard AWD$44,240
Toyota RAV4 Prime3,500 lbRAV4 Adventure AWDN/A
Kia EV62,300 lbLight RWD$42,600
Nissan Ariya (this car)1,500 lbEngage e-4ORCE AWD$47,190

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