2025 Nissan Armada towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,500lb
- 4x2 SV, 3.5L, 2WD.
- Base trim: 8,500 lb.
- Top 6% of 159 SUVs (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,800 lb
- Margin
- 1,700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-14 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,800 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,800 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 8,500 lb: 4x2 SV, $57,520.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4x2 SV | 3.5L | 2WD | 8,500 lb | N/A | 7,575 lb | 5,677 lb to 6,080 lb | $57,520 |
| SV 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | 1,717 lb | 7,588 lb | 5,871 lb | $60,520 |
| 4x2 SL | 3.5L | 2WD | 8,500 lb | N/A | 7,575 lb | 5,754 lb to 6,080 lb | $62,970 |
| SL 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | 1,625 lb | 7,588 lb | 5,963 lb | $65,970 |
| 4x2 Platinum | 3.5L | 2WD | 8,500 lb | N/A | 7,575 lb | 5,807 lb to 6,080 lb | $69,930 |
| Platinum 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | 1,572 lb | 7,588 lb | 6,016 lb | $72,930 |
| PRO-4X 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | 1,534 lb | 7,588 lb | 6,054 lb | $73,740 |
| 4x2 Platinum Reserve | 3.5L | 2WD | 8,500 lb | 1,708 lb | 7,575 lb | 5,867 lb | $76,990 |
| Platinum Reserve 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | 1,513 lb | 7,588 lb | 6,075 lb | $79,990 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2011: 9,100 lb to 9,000 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 9,000 lb to 8,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 9,600 lb | Active 4x2 | $62,400 |
| Nissan Armada (this car) | 8,500 lb | 4x2 SV | $57,520 |
| Land Rover Defender | 8,201 lb | 90 V8 AWD | $109,800 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 6,000 lb | Rock Creek 4WD | $44,490 |
| Jaguar F PACE | 5,291 lb | P250 R-Dynamic S AWD | $57,000 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 5,000 lb | Livery RWD | $57,830 |
| Volvo XC90 | 5,000 lb | B5 AWD Core 7-Seater | $57,400 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree