2000 Nissan Frontier King CAB towing capacity
The 2000 Nissan Frontier King CAB is published in 4 configurations with a tow rating of 5,000 lb (mid-size SUV / pickup territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2000 Nissan Frontier King CAB with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Runner XE | V6, 3.3 Liter | 170 | 200 | — | 5,000 | — | 3,149 | — |
| Desert Runner SE | V6, 3.3 Liter | 170 | 200 | — | 5,000 | — | 3,149 | — |
| XE | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 143 | 154 | — | 5,000 | — | 3,149 | — |
| SE | V6, 3.3 Liter | 170 | 200 | — | 5,000 | — | 3,149 | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 1999
The 1999 Nissan Frontier King CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 3,500 lb. The 2000 model adds 1,500 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 1999 Nissan Frontier King CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2000 Nissan models
The rest of Nissan's 2000 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2000 Nissan Frontier | 5,000 |
| 2000 Nissan Pathfinder | 5,000 |
| 2000 Nissan Frontier Crew CAB | 5,000 |
| 2000 Nissan Xterra | 5,000 |
| 2000 Nissan Pickups | 5,000 |
| 2000 Nissan Frontier Regular CAB | 3,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.