2026 Nissan Armada towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,500lb
- 4x2 SV, 3.5L, 2WD.
- Base trim: 8,500 lb.
- Top 6% of 147 SUVs (2026).
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
- 116% of 5,870 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
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, $58,840.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4x2 SV | 3.5L | 2WD | 8,500 lb | 1,705 lb | 7,575 lb | 5,870 lb | $58,840 |
| SV 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | N/A | 7,575 lb to 7,810 lb | 5,870 lb | $61,840 |
| 4x2 SL | 3.5L | 2WD | 8,500 lb | 1,610 lb | 7,575 lb | 5,965 lb | $63,530 |
| SL 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | N/A | 7,575 lb to 7,810 lb | 5,965 lb | $66,530 |
| 4x2 Platinum | 3.5L | 2WD | 8,500 lb | 1,520 lb | 7,575 lb | 6,055 lb | $70,490 |
| Platinum 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | N/A | 7,575 lb to 7,810 lb | 6,055 lb | $73,490 |
| PRO-4X 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | 1,755 lb | 7,810 lb | 6,055 lb | $74,300 |
| 4x2 Platinum Reserve | 3.5L | 2WD | 8,500 lb | 1,678 lb | 7,575 lb | 5,897 lb | $77,550 |
| NISMO 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | 1,708 lb | 7,810 lb | 6,102 lb | $79,530 |
| Platinum Reserve 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | N/A | 7,575 lb to 7,810 lb | 6,078 lb | $80,550 |
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 | $62,700 |
| Nissan Armada (this car) | 8,500 lb | 4x2 SV | $58,840 |
| Genesis GV80 | 6,000 lb | 2.5T RWD | $57,700 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 6,000 lb | Rock Creek 4WD | $45,090 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 5,000 lb | SE AWD | $62,765 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 3,500 lb | Luxury RWD | $59,200 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ V | 3,500 lb | LYRIQ-V AWD | $78,595 |
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