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2025 Nissan Murano 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
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 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 SV, $40,470.

2025 Nissan Murano tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingGVWRCurb weightMSRP
FWD SV2.0LFWD1,500 lb5,600 lb4,193 lb to 5,756 lb$40,470
SV AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/A4,193 lb to 5,756 lb$41,470
SL AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb5,600 lb4,388 lb to 5,756 lb$46,560
Platinum AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb5,600 lb4,438 lb to 5,756 lb$49,600

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2015: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 1,500 lb to 1,499 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 1,499 lb to 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Nissan Pathfinder6,000 lbRock Creek 4WD$44,490
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT FWD$40,700
Mazda CX-705,000 lb3.3 Turbo Premium AWD$45,900
Toyota Highlander5,000 lbLE FWD$40,320
Volvo XC403,500 lbB5 Core Bright Theme AWD$40,650
Nissan Murano (this car)1,500 lbFWD SV$40,470
Nissan Rogue1,500 lbFWD S$28,590

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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