2026 Nissan Frontier towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,000lb
- King Cab 4x2 S, 3.8L, 2WD.
- Base trim: 7,000 lb.
- Rank 14 of 19 trucks (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 5,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 5,600 lb
- Margin
- 1,400 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 123% of 4,543 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 7,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 5,600 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 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 | Some, up to 5,600 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,600 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,600 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 7,000 lb: King Cab 4x2 S, $32,150.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cab 4x2 S | 3.8L | 2WD | 7,000 lb | 1,469 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,543 lb | $32,150 |
| King Cab S 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb | 1,430 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,543 lb | $35,150 |
| Crew Cab 4x2 S | 3.8L | 2WD | 6,960 lb | 1,546 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,466 lb | $33,550 |
| Crew Cab S 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,960 lb | 1,330 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,626 lb | $36,550 |
| Crew Cab PRO-X 2WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 2WD | 6,900 lb | 1,430 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,561 lb | $38,570 |
| Crew Cab 4x2 SV | 3.8L | 2WD | 6,760 lb | 1,520 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,492 lb | $36,190 |
| Crew Cab SV 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,760 lb | 1,200 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,720 lb | $39,490 |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,310 lb | 1,100 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,763 lb | $41,870 |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X R Special Edition 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,270 lb | 1,220 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,763 lb | $42,520 |
No rating listed: 5 trims.
Max rating by year
- 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
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lb | LT Double Cab RWD | $47,900 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab WT | $32,400 |
| Nissan Frontier (this car) | 7,000 lb | King Cab 4x2 S | $32,150 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lb | SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | $36,635 |
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | 5,000 lb | XRT AWD | $41,350 |
| Ford Maverick | 4,000 lb | XL AWD | $28,145 |
| Ford Ranger | 3,500 lb | XL SuperCrew RWD | $33,550 |
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 this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree