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2026 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 3,477 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 19-26 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, $29,490.

2026 Nissan Rogue tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
FWD S1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,477 lb$29,490
2026.5 FWD S1.5L 3cylFWD1,500 lb3,456 lb$29,490
FWD SV1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,530 lb$30,490
2026.5 FWD SV1.5L 3cylFWD1,500 lb3,530 lb$30,490
S AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,607 lb$30,890
2026.5 AWD S1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,607 lb$30,890
SV AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,530 lb$31,890
2026.5 AWD SV1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,530 lb$31,890
FWD Dark Armor1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,530 lb$33,340
2026.5 FWD Dark Armor1.5L 3cylFWD1,500 lb3,588 lb$33,340
Rock Creek AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,545 lb to 3,713 lb$34,390
2026.5 AWD Rock Creek1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,545 lb to 3,713 lb$34,390
AWD Dark Armor1.5LAWD1,500 lb3,577 lb$34,740
2026.5 AWD Dark Armor1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,588 lb$34,740
FWD SL1.5LFWD1,500 lb3,565 lb$35,990
SL AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,565 lb$37,390
Platinum AWD1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,545 lb to 3,737 lb$39,390
2026.5 AWD Platinum1.5L 3cylAWD1,500 lb3,545 lb to 3,761 lb$39,390

No rating listed: 2 trims.

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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Nissan Pathfinder6,000 lbRock Creek 4WD$45,090
Toyota RAV43,500 lbSE FWD$34,700
Nissan Rogue (this car)1,500 lbFWD S$29,490
Chevrolet Equinox1,500 lbLT AWD$30,800
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$30,920
Nissan Murano1,500 lbFWD SV$41,670

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.

How values are checked