Vehicle Reviews: Nissan Frontier Towing Capacity

The Nissan Frontier boasts a maximum towing capacity of 6,720 pounds when properly equipped.¹Whether you're towing your trailer out to a remote campsite or helping your buddy move, this truck is up to the challenge.

If you're looking for your next towing machine in East Providence, Cranston, or Pawtucket, RI, the Nissan Frontier could fit the bill. Our team at Stateline Nissan is here to see how much this truck can pull!

How Much Will a Nissan Frontier Tow?

The6,720-pound maximum towing capacity of the Nissan Frontier stems from the power of the standard 3.8L Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) V6 engine.¹It generates 310 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque, which allows you to tow everything from your comfy travel trailer to your favorite fishing boat.

Do you have a couple of dirt bikes or a locker filled with all your camping supplies? The Frontier also has a maximum payload of 1,610 pounds when properly configured.²The bed also comes with three channels and four forged-aluminum cleats, so you can easily secure your cargo for the trails.

Towing Confidently in the Frontier

You can take command of your haul with the Nissan Frontier. It comes with smart towing technologies, like available Tow-Haul Mode, which helps optimize the transmission for more confident towing. There's also standard Trailer Sway Control, which manages braking and engine torque to keep your trailer in line.

Safety Shield^®360 is a suite of standard and available driver-assistive systems that'll give you more confidence whether you're towing or out for an afternoon cruise. It includes:

• Standard Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
• Available Rear Automatic Braking
• Available Blind Spot Warning
• Available Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Available Lane Departure Warning
• Available High Beam Assist

The available Intelligent Around View^®Monitor lets you put eyes on just about everything you need to. This feature will make it easier to hitch your trailer before the adventure, and out on the trails, it'll give you a great view of potential obstacles.

How Do You Tow a Trailer Off Road?

The Nissan Frontier is a great option if you're planning on towing off-road. Its available trail-ready 4×4 system is at your beck and call with the turn of a dial. If you choose the off-road-tuned PRO-4X trim, you'll also have the capability of all-terrain features, like:

• Black overfenders
• Red front tow hooks
• Four skid plates
• Electronic locking rear differential
• Bilstein^®off-road performance shock absorbers

If you're planning to tow off-road, choose an off-road trailer. They come with off-road tires and tougher wheels. They should preferably match those equipped to your truck. You'll also want to lower the pressure of your trailer's tires. This will provide a more relaxed ride.

A pro tip for towing off-road: Go slow! It can't be stressed enough. A trailer hitch, extra gear, and more tires on the ground all mean one thing when towing on rough terrain: more ways to get stuck. Take care when going through deep gullies and use the Frontier's available Hill Descent Control when towing down a hill.

What is the Nissan Frontier's Towing Capacity?

The Nissan Frontier is a hardworking pickup truck with a hefty towing capacity. It's ready to pull whatever you need, so gear up for a camping trip or grab all the supplies you need for that home improvement project near East Providence, Cranston, and Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Put its power to the test with a test drive at Stateline Nissan!

¹Towing capacity varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner's Manual for additional information.

²Payload capacity varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner's Manual for additional information.