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2023 Nissan Rogue 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
35% of 3,452 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 20-26 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, $28,010.

2023 Nissan Rogue tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
FWD S1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,452 lb$28,010
S AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,580 lb$29,510
S (2023.5) AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,580 lb$29,510
FWD SV1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,386 lb to 3,490 lb$29,700
SV AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,616 lb$31,200
SV (2023.5) AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,616 lb$31,200
FWD SL1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,386 lb to 3,569 lb$34,160
SL AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,545 lb to 3,695 lb$35,660
SL (2023.5) AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,545 lb to 3,695 lb$35,660
FWD Platinum1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,386 lb to 3,587 lb$37,590
Platinum AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,545 lb to 3,741 lb$39,090
Platinum (2023.5) AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,545 lb to 3,713 lb$39,090

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

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Nissan Pathfinder6,000 lbRock Creek 4WD$43,140
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$34,470
Nissan Rogue (this car)1,500 lbFWD S$28,010
Chevrolet Equinox1,500 lbLS FWD$26,300
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$28,410
Nissan Murano1,500 lbFWD S$34,160
Nissan Kicks1,000 lbS FWD$20,590

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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