The table below lists every trim of the 2006 Nissan Titan 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
XE w/FFV 4x2 King Cab 6,500 6,422 4,760 1,662
XE 4x2 King Cab 6,500 6,422 4,760 1,662
SE 4x2 King Cab 7,400 6,422 4,810 1,612
LE 4x2 King Cab 7,200 6,422 5,013 1,409
SE w/FFV 4x2 King Cab 7,400 6,422 4,810 1,612
LE w/FFV 4x2 King Cab 7,200 6,422 5,013 1,409
XE 4x4 King Cab 6,500 6,422 4,991 1,431
SE 4x4 King Cab 7,400 6,422 5,024 1,398
LE 4x4 King Cab 7,200 6,422 5,244 1,178
XE w/FFV 4x4 King Cab 6,500 6,422 4,991 1,431
SE w/FFV 4x4 King Cab 7,400 6,422 5,024 1,398
LE w/FFV 4x4 King Cab 7,200 6,422 5,244 1,178
XE 4x2 Crew Cab 6,500 6,522 4,815 1,707
SE 4x2 Crew Cab 7,400 6,522 4,857 1,665
LE 4x2 Crew Cab 7,200 6,522 5,066 1,456
XE w/FFV A5) 4x2 Crew Cab 6,500 6,522 4,815 1,707
SE w/FFV 4x2 Crew Cab 7,400 6,522 4,857 1,665
LE w/FFV 4x2 Crew Cab 7,200 6,522 5,066 1,456
XE 4x4 Crew Cab 6,500 6,522 5,046 1,476
SE 4x4 Crew Cab 7,400 6,522 5,088 1,434
LE 4x4 Crew Cab 7,200 6,522 5,297 1,225
XE w/FFV 4x4 Crew Cab 6,500 6,522 5,046 1,476
SE w/FFV 4x4 Crew Cab 7,400 6,522 5,088 1,434
LE w/FFV 4x4 Crew Cab 7,200 6,522 5,297 1,225

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 2005

The 2005 Nissan Titan carried a maximum tow rating of 7,400 lb. The 2006 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2005 Nissan Titan page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2006 Nissan models

The rest of Nissan's 2006 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

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.