Nissan Frontier King CAB towing capacity by year
The Nissan Frontier King CAB has tow data across 28 model years, from 1998 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Nissan Frontier King CAB carries a maximum tow rating of 7,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Nissan Frontier King CAB page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Nissan Frontier King CAB max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Nissan Frontier King CAB, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Nissan Frontier King CAB years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 2 | 7,000 |
| 2024 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 2 | 6,640 |
| 2023 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,720 |
| 2022 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 2 | 6,720 |
| 2021 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 2 | 6,720 |
Older Nissan Frontier King CAB years (1998–2020)
Earlier model years for the Nissan Frontier King CAB, going back to 1998. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 2 | 6,720 |
| 2019 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,690 |
| 2018 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,690 |
| 2017 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 5 | 6,710 |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,500 |
| 2015 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,500 |
| 2014 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,500 |
| 2013 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,500 |
| 2012 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 3 | 6,300 |
| 2011 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 3 | 6,500 |
| 2010 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,500 |
| 2009 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,500 |
| 2008 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,500 |
| 2007 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,500 |
| 2006 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,500 |
| 2005 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 6,500 |
| 2004 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 5,000 |
| 2003 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 6 | 5,000 |
| 2002 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 6 | 5,000 |
| 2001 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 5 | 5,000 |
| 2000 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 4 | 5,000 |
| 1999 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 2 | 3,500 |
| 1998 Nissan Frontier King CAB | 2 | 3,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.