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2019 Nissan Frontier towing capacity

The 2019 Nissan Frontier is published in 20 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (6,000 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2019 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 3,000 4,700 3,781 919
S 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.54 6,000 5,690 4,225 1,465
S 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.54 6,000 5,690 4,225 1,465
S 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.36 6,000 5,816 4,469 1,347
SV-I4 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 152 171 4.36 3,000 4,700 3,779 921
SV-I4 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 152 171 4.36 3,000 4,700 3,779 921
SV 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 2.94 6,000 5,589 4,150 1,439
SV 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.13 6,000 5,730 4,225 1,505
SV 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.13 6,000 5,690 4,322 1,368
SV 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.13 6,000 5,730 4,363 1,367
SV 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.69 6,000 5,666 4,530 1,136
SV 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.36 6,000 5,816 4,581 1,235
SV 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.69 6,000 5,666 4,530 1,136
Desert Runner 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 2.94 6,000 5,600 4,173 1,427
Desert Runner 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.13 6,000 5,600 4,248 1,352
PRO-4X 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.69 6,000 5,600 4,551 1,049
PRO-4X 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.36 6,000 5,600 4,414 1,186
PRO-4X 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.69 6,000 5,600 4,551 1,049
SL 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.13 6,000 5,730 4,385 1,345
SL 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB — 261 281 3.36 6,000 5,816 4,624 1,192

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 2018

The 2018 Nissan Frontier carried a maximum tow rating of 6,000 lb. The 2019 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 2018 Nissan Frontier page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2019 Nissan models

The rest of Nissan's 2019 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2019 Nissan Titan XD Single Cab 2WD 12,710
2019 Nissan Titan XD Single CAB 12,550
2019 Nissan Titan 12,550
2019 Nissan Titan XD Single Cab 4WD 12,550
2019 Nissan Titan XD King Cab 2WD 12,480
2019 Nissan Titan XD 12,000

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.