The highest available towing rating for the 2027 Nissan Frontier is 7,150 pounds. Lighter rear-wheel-drive configurations generally provide the strongest ratings, while Crew Cab, four-wheel-drive, and off-road-focused models may tow less because of their added weight and equipment.

• Crew Cab PRO-4X 4x4 with short wheelbase: up to 6,270 pounds
• King Cab S 4x2: up to 7,150 pounds
• Crew Cab SV 4x2 with short wheelbase: up to 7,000 pounds
• King Cab S 4x4: up to 7,000 pounds
• Crew Cab PRO-X 4x2 with short wheelbase: up to 6,900 pounds
• Crew Cab S 4x2 with short wheelbase: up to 7,070 pounds

Trailer weight is only one part of determining overall capability. Drivers must also account for passengers, cargo, accessories, tongue weight, payload capacity, and the Frontier’s gross combined weight rating.

Every 2027 Nissan Frontier has the same 11,960-pound GCWR and 6,012-pound GVWR. Payload capacity and allowable tongue load vary according to the selected cab, drivetrain, trim, and equipment.

• GVWR: 6,012 pounds across all configurations
• Tongue-load ratings range from approximately 627 to 715 pounds, depending on configuration
• Maximum payload capacity: up to 1,590 pounds with King Cab S 4x2
• GCWR for the truck and trailer combined: 11,960 pounds throughout the lineup

Available and standard towing equipment can make connecting, pulling, and controlling a trailer more convenient. Trailer Sway Control is included on SV and PRO grades to help reduce unwanted trailer movement caused by crosswinds, road conditions, or passing vehicles.

Select convenience packages add a tow hitch and wiring harness, while certain Crew Cab models can be equipped with a Class IV receiver hitch and Tow/Haul mode.

• Available Tow/Haul mode switch on SV, PRO-X, and PRO-4X Crew Cab models
• Trailer Sway Control standard on SV, PRO-X, and PRO-4X grades
• Class IV receiver hitch member available on Crew Cab configurations
• Tow hitch and wiring harness included with available SV and PRO Convenience packages

Choosing between rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive can affect the 2027 Nissan Frontier maximum trailering capacity. Within comparable grades and wheelbases, 4x2 models typically tow more because they do not carry the additional weight of four-wheel-drive components.

Four-wheel-drive configurations give up some maximum towing capacity in exchange for improved traction on loose surfaces, muddy job sites, and challenging roads. Long-wheelbase Crew Cab models may also carry slightly lower ratings than comparable short-wheelbase trucks.

• Four-wheel-drive models exchange some towing capacity for additional traction
• Rear-wheel-drive configurations generally provide the highest towing rating within each grade
• Long-wheelbase Crew Cab models typically tow slightly less than equivalent short-wheelbase configurations