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2011 Nissan Frontier towing capacity

The 2011 Nissan Frontier is published in 18 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 3,500 to 6,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (6,500 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2011 Nissan Frontier 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
S 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 152 171 4.08 3,500 4,690 3,684 1,006
SV-I4 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 152 171 4.36 3,500 4,690 3,751 939
SV 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.54 6,500 5,690 4,125 1,565
PRO-4X 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.13 6,500 5,600 4,207 1,393
SV 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.54 6,300 5,690 4,294 1,396
PRO-4X 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.69 6,300 5,600 4,363 1,237
S 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.54 6,300 5,690 4,228 1,462
SV 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.54 6,300 5,690 4,229 1,461
PRO-4X 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.13 6,300 5,600 4,239 1,361
SL 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.13 6,300 5,730 4,375 1,355
S 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.69 6,100 5,666 4,410 1,256
SV 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.69 6,100 5,666 4,411 1,255
PRO-4X 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.69 6,100 5,600 4,497 1,103
SL 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.36 6,100 5,816 4,560 1,256
SV 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.13 6,300 5,730 4,337 1,393
SL 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.13 6,300 5,730 4,473 1,257
SV 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.36 6,100 5,666 4,555 1,111
SL 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.36 6,100 5,816 4,691 1,125

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 2010

The 2010 Nissan Frontier carried a maximum tow rating of 6,500 lb. The 2011 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 2010 Nissan Frontier page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2011 Nissan models

The rest of Nissan's 2011 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2011 Nissan Titan King CAB 9,500
2011 Nissan Titan King Cab 4WD Short Bed 9,400
2011 Nissan Titan Crew Cab 2WD 9,400
2011 Nissan Titan Long Bed Crew Cab 2WD 9,400
2011 Nissan Titan 9,300
2011 Nissan Titan Crew CAB 9,300

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.