Maximum towing capacity reaches 7,150 pounds with the King Cab S 4x2. Ratings decrease on certain Crew Cab, four-wheel-drive, and off-road configurations because additional equipment and curb weight affect the amount the truck can pull.

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

Overall trailering capability depends on more than the weight of the trailer. Passengers, cargo, accessories, hitch equipment, tongue load, and payload must also remain within the 2027 Nissan Frontier established limits.

Every configuration carries a gross combined weight rating of 11,960 pounds and a gross vehicle weight rating of 6,012 pounds. Maximum payload and tongue-load figures vary based on the selected cab, drivetrain, trim, and equipment.

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

Several available and standard systems help simplify trailer setup and improve control while driving. Trailer Sway Control is included on SV, PRO-X, and PRO-4X grades and can help reduce unwanted trailer movement caused by wind, road conditions, or passing traffic.

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

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

Rear-wheel-drive Frontier models generally provide the highest towing rating within a comparable trim and wheelbase. Four-wheel-drive hardware increases curb weight, which can lower maximum towing capacity.

Choosing 4x4 trades some trailering capability for additional traction on slippery roads, uneven worksites, and loose terrain. Long-wheelbase Crew Cab trucks may also tow slightly less than equivalent short-wheelbase configurations.

• Long-wheelbase Crew Cab models generally tow slightly less than comparable short-wheelbase trucks
• 4x4 configurations provide additional traction but may have lower maximum towing ratings
• 4x2 models typically offer the strongest towing capacity within each grade