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2023 Nissan Frontier towing capacity

Max tow rating

6,720lb

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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
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 5,376 lbRating: 6,720 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 5,376 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
6,720 lb
80% of the rating
5,376 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 5,376 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 5,376 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 5,376 lb
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 6,720 lb: S King Cab RWD, $29,570.

2023 Nissan Frontier tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
S King Cab RWD3.8L 6cylRWD6,720 lb1,600 lb6,012 lb4,342 lb to 4,806 lb$29,570
King Cab S (2023.25) 6 ft 2WD3.8L 6cyl2WD6,720 lb1,600 lb5,943 lb4,343 lb to 4,806 lbN/A
Crew Cab PRO-4X (2023.25) 5 ft 4WD3.8L 6cyl4WD6,720 lb1,230 lb5,939 lb4,709 lbN/A
SV King Cab RWD3.8L 6cylRWD6,670 lb1,610 lb6,012 lb4,315 lb to 4,806 lb$32,270
King Cab SV (2023.25) 6 ft 2WD3.8L 6cyl2WD6,670 lb1,610 lb5,931 lb4,321 lb to 4,806 lbN/A
S Crew Cab RWD3.8LRWD6,580 lb1,539 lb6,012 lb4,473 lb$30,870
S King Cab 4WD3.8L4WD6,550 lb1,508 lb6,012 lb4,504 lb$32,770
SV Crew Cab RWD3.8LRWD6,530 lb1,542 lb6,012 lb4,470 lb$33,670
SV King Cab 4WD3.8L4WD6,500 lb1,531 lb6,012 lb4,481 lb$35,470
Crew Cab PRO-X (2023.25) 5 ft 2WD3.8L 6cyl2WD6,470 lb1,430 lb5,938 lb4,508 lbN/A
SV Crew Cab LB RWD3.8LRWD6,460 lb1,374 lb6,012 lb4,638 lb$36,500
Crew Cab S (2023.25) 5 ft 4WD3.8L 6cyl4WD6,370 lb1,260 lb5,926 lb4,666 lbN/A
Crew Cab SV (2023.25) 5 ft 4WD3.8L 6cyl4WD6,330 lb1,290 lb5,934 lb4,644 lbN/A
SV Crew Cab LB 4WD3.8L 6cyl4WD6,260 lb1,160 lb6,012 lb4,773 lb$39,500
Crew Cab SV (2023.25) 6 ft 4WD3.8L 6cyl4WD6,260 lb1,160 lb5,933 lb4,773 lbN/A
S Crew Cab 4WD3.8L 6cyl4WD6,370 lb to 6,420 lb1,260 lb6,012 lb4,666 lb$33,870
PRO-X Crew Cab RWD3.8L 6cylRWD6,410 lb to 6,480 lb1,430 lb6,012 lb4,508 lb$36,100
SV Crew Cab 4WD3.8L 6cyl4WD6,330 lb to 6,370 lb1,290 lb6,012 lb4,644 lb$36,670
PRO-4X Crew Cab 4WD3.8L 6cyl4WD6,180 lb to 6,720 lb1,230 lb6,012 lb4,709 lb$39,100

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • 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

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
RAM 150011,340 lbCrew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WDN/A
Chevrolet Colorado7,700 lbTrail Boss Crew Cab 4WD$37,000
Ford Ranger7,500 lbXL SuperCab RWD$27,400
Toyota Tacoma6,800 lbSR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD$33,835
Nissan Frontier (this car)6,720 lbS King Cab RWD$29,570
Hyundai Santa Cruz5,000 lbSE AWD$27,200
Ford Maverick2,000 lbXL FWD SuperCrew$22,595

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.

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