2025 Nissan Frontier towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Nissan USA Newsroom 2025 Frontier press kit, King Cab and Crew Cab specification tables
The 2025 Nissan Frontier tows up to 7,150 lb when properly equipped. Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, ratings for this model year range from 6,680 lb to 7,150 lb. Maximum payload is 1,620 lb.
- Max towing
- 7,150lb
- Max payload
- 1,620lb
- GVWR
- 6,012lb
- Curb weight
- 4,344 to 4,928lb
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Trim | Cab | Bed | Engine | Drive | Towing | Payload | GVWR | GCWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | King Cab | 6 ft | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 4x2 | 7,150 | 1,590 | 6,012 | 11,960 | curb 4,376, tongue 716 |
| S | King Cab | 6 ft | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 4x4 | 7,000 | 1,430 | 6,012 | 11,960 | curb 4,534 |
| SV | King Cab | 6 ft | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 4x2 | 7,130 | 1,620 | 6,012 | 11,960 | curb 4,344; max payload |
| SV | King Cab | 6 ft | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 4x4 | 7,000 | 1,450 | 6,012 | 11,960 | curb 4,507 |
| S | Crew Cab | 5 ft | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 4x2 | 7,040 | 1,460 | 6,012 | 11,960 | curb 4,500 |
| S | Crew Cab | 5 ft | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 4x4 | 6,930 | 1,290 | 6,012 | 11,960 | curb 4,660 |
| SV | Crew Cab | 5 ft | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 4x2 | 7,000 | 1,480 | 6,012 | 11,960 | curb 4,477 |
| SV | Crew Cab | 5 ft | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 4x4 | 6,880 | 1,310 | 6,012 | 11,960 | curb 4,641 |
| SV | Crew Cab | 6 ft | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 4x2 | 6,930 | 1,400 | 6,012 | 11,960 | long bed, curb 4,452 |
| SV | Crew Cab | 6 ft | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 4x4 | 6,760 | 1,200 | 6,012 | 11,960 | long bed, curb 4,742 |
| PRO-X | Crew Cab | 5 ft | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 4x2 | 6,910 | 1,430 | 6,012 | 11,960 | curb 4,557 |
| PRO-4X | Crew Cab | 5 ft | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 4x4 | 6,680 | 1,220 | 6,012 | 11,960 | curb 4,759; long bed PRO-4X 6,310 / 1,100 |
Check a trailer against this Frontier
How to read these numbers
Towing capacity is the manufacturer's maximum trailer weight for a lightly loaded truck. In practice payload runs out first: every passenger, every item in the bed, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10 to 15 percent of trailer weight) count against the 1,620 lb payload and the GVWR of your configuration.
GCWR is the combined ceiling for truck and trailer together. Subtracting your loaded truck weight from GCWR gives the real trailer weight you can pull, which is often lower than the headline towing figure.
Full explanations: GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Nissan USA Newsroom 2025 Frontier press kit, King Cab and Crew Cab specification tables. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2025 Nissan Frontier tow?
Up to 7,150 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (PRO-4X, Crew Cab, 3.8L V6, 310 hp, 4x4) is rated at 6,680 lb, and the highest (S, King Cab, 3.8L V6, 310 hp, 4x2) at 7,150 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2025 Nissan Frontier?
Maximum payload is 1,620 lb. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. GVWR for this model year runs 6,012 lb across configurations.
Does the 2025 Nissan Frontier need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
The 7,150 lb maximum is a King Cab S 4x2 rating with the Class IV receiver hitch and 7-pin harness (standard or packaged by grade, included in the SV and PRO Convenience Packages); GCWR is 11,960 lb on all configurations and tongue load is rated at 10 percent.. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2025 Nissan Frontier tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 7,150 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 5,700 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the 1,620 lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.