2026 Nissan Frontier
The cited maximum for a 2026 Nissan Frontier is 7,150 lb conventional. King Cab S 4x2 with required towing equipment. Crew Cab, 4x4, PRO-X and PRO-4X have separate lower ratings in the brochure table.
The build table for 2026 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 7,150 lb | King Cab S 4x2 with required towing equipment. Crew Cab, 4x4, PRO-X and PRO-4X have separate lower ratings in the brochure table. | OEM chart |
Payload on file: 1,590 lb. King Cab S 4x2 published payload maximum. Not assumed to be simultaneous with maximum towing; check the vehicle load label.
Source: Nissan, 2026 Frontier U.S. brochure: specifications and capacities. All 11 cab/trim/drivetrain towing rows visually checked. Payload maxima are separately published and are not assumed to occur on the maximum-tow truck.
Spec sheet
8 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index
Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.
Towing
- Conventional maximum
- 7,150 lb. King Cab S 4x2 with required towing equipment. Crew Cab, 4x4, PRO-X and PRO-4X have separate lower ratings in the brochure table.Nissan source
- Gooseneck maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Tongue or pin load
- 715 lb tongue at the 7,150 lb conventional maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
- Weight distribution
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Trailer frontal area
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Weights
- Payload
- King Cab S: 1,590 / 1,430 lb (4x2 / 4x4). Crew Cab S: 1,490 / 1,330; SV: 1,480 / 1,310; PRO-X 1,430; PRO-4X 1,220. Crew Cab Long Bed: SV 1,400 / 1,200; PRO-4X 1,100. Published maxima; actual vehicle load labels vary.Nissan source — PDF page 12: Payload
- GCWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GVWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Front GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Rear GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Curb weight
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Body
- Wheelbase
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed length
- Standard bed, Long bedNissan source
- Bed width and depth
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- 3.8L direct-injection DOHC 24-valve V6: 310 hp at 6,400 rpm; 281 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm.Nissan source — PDF page 12: Engine, horsepower, torque
- Transmission
- 9-speed automatic.Nissan source — PDF page 12: Transmission
- Fuel type and tank
- Gasoline V6; 21 U.S. gal for King Cab and Crew Cab.Nissan source — PDF page 12: Fuel type and tank
- Drivetrain
- 4x2 or 4x4 on S and SV; PRO-X is 4x2; PRO-4X is 4x4. The towing table identifies each cab/trim combination separately.Nissan source — PDF page 12: Drivetrain
- Axle ratio
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Tow package
- Class IV receiver and wiring: standard on PRO-X / PRO-4X; optional on S; available through the SV Convenience Package. Use the required equipment and brochure towing footnotes for the selected configuration.Nissan source — PDF page 12: Tow package
Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase
The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 7,150 lb conventional maximum is 715 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher. The payload figure on file is 1,590 lb, and it is not the same truck unless the configurations match.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. Wheelbase is not transcribed for this year. GCWR is not transcribed for this year.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2025
- Conventional: 7,150 lb in 2025, 7,150 lb in 2026 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
Generation
Third generation
2026 is year 5 of this generation (2022–2026). Redesigned for 2022 with a 3.8L V6. The 2025 page cites 7,150 pounds for a King Cab and notes a lower Crew Cab maximum.
Configuration chart
These are transcribed cells, not the entire factory chart. A missing row is missing, not a zero.
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,150 lb Conventional | 3.8L V6 | King Cab, Standard bed | 2WD | S · Brochure maximum with required towing equipment. Actual towing capacity depends on loading and accessories; cab/trim payload maxima are separate figures. Bed labels preserve the brochure's distinctions without inferring dimensions. | — | Nissan PDF page 12: King Cab S 2WD Standard bed towing row; towing footnote 12 |
| 7,070 lb Conventional | 3.8L V6 | Crew Cab, Standard bed | 2WD | S · Brochure maximum with required towing equipment. Actual towing capacity depends on loading and accessories; cab/trim payload maxima are separate figures. Bed labels preserve the brochure's distinctions without inferring dimensions. | — | Nissan PDF page 12: Crew Cab S 2WD Standard bed towing row; towing footnote 12 |
| 7,000 lb Conventional | 3.8L V6 | King Cab, Standard bed | 4WD | S · Brochure maximum with required towing equipment. Actual towing capacity depends on loading and accessories; cab/trim payload maxima are separate figures. Bed labels preserve the brochure's distinctions without inferring dimensions. | — | Nissan PDF page 12: King Cab S 4WD Standard bed towing row; towing footnote 12 |
| 7,000 lb Conventional | 3.8L V6 | Crew Cab, Standard bed | 2WD | SV · Brochure maximum with required towing equipment. Actual towing capacity depends on loading and accessories; cab/trim payload maxima are separate figures. Bed labels preserve the brochure's distinctions without inferring dimensions. | — | Nissan PDF page 12: Crew Cab SV 2WD Standard bed towing row; towing footnote 12 |
| 6,960 lb Conventional | 3.8L V6 | Crew Cab, Standard bed | 4WD | S · Brochure maximum with required towing equipment. Actual towing capacity depends on loading and accessories; cab/trim payload maxima are separate figures. Bed labels preserve the brochure's distinctions without inferring dimensions. | — | Nissan PDF page 12: Crew Cab S 4WD Standard bed towing row; towing footnote 12 |
| 6,920 lb Conventional | 3.8L V6 | Crew Cab, Long bed | 2WD | SV · Brochure maximum with required towing equipment. Actual towing capacity depends on loading and accessories; cab/trim payload maxima are separate figures. Bed labels preserve the brochure's distinctions without inferring dimensions. | — | Nissan PDF page 12: Crew Cab SV 2WD Long bed towing row; towing footnote 12 |
| 6,900 lb Conventional | 3.8L V6 | Crew Cab, Standard bed | 2WD | PRO-X · Brochure maximum with required towing equipment. Actual towing capacity depends on loading and accessories; cab/trim payload maxima are separate figures. Bed labels preserve the brochure's distinctions without inferring dimensions. | — | Nissan PDF page 12: Crew Cab PRO-X 2WD Standard bed towing row; towing footnote 12 |
| 6,880 lb Conventional | 3.8L V6 | Crew Cab, Standard bed | 4WD | SV · Brochure maximum with required towing equipment. Actual towing capacity depends on loading and accessories; cab/trim payload maxima are separate figures. Bed labels preserve the brochure's distinctions without inferring dimensions. | — | Nissan PDF page 12: Crew Cab SV 4WD Standard bed towing row; towing footnote 12 |
| 6,760 lb Conventional | 3.8L V6 | Crew Cab, Long bed | 4WD | SV · Brochure maximum with required towing equipment. Actual towing capacity depends on loading and accessories; cab/trim payload maxima are separate figures. Bed labels preserve the brochure's distinctions without inferring dimensions. | — | Nissan PDF page 12: Crew Cab SV 4WD Long bed towing row; towing footnote 12 |
| 6,680 lb Conventional | 3.8L V6 | Crew Cab, Standard bed | 4WD | PRO-4X · Brochure maximum with required towing equipment. Actual towing capacity depends on loading and accessories; cab/trim payload maxima are separate figures. Bed labels preserve the brochure's distinctions without inferring dimensions. | — | Nissan PDF page 12: Crew Cab PRO-4X 4WD Standard bed towing row; towing footnote 12 |
| 6,270 lb Conventional | 3.8L V6 | Crew Cab, Long bed | 4WD | PRO-4X · Brochure maximum with required towing equipment. Actual towing capacity depends on loading and accessories; cab/trim payload maxima are separate figures. Bed labels preserve the brochure's distinctions without inferring dimensions. | — | Nissan PDF page 12: Crew Cab PRO-4X 4WD Long bed towing row; towing footnote 12 |
What changes the number
- Engine and transmission
- Cab, bed, and wheelbase
- Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
- Axle ratio and tow package
- Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
- People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty
Questions
- How much can a 2026 Nissan Frontier tow?
- The cited maximum for a 2026 Nissan Frontier is 7,150 lb conventional. King Cab S 4x2 with required towing equipment. Crew Cab, 4x4, PRO-X and PRO-4X have separate lower ratings in the brochure table.
- Did Frontier towing change for 2026?
- Compare the cited 2026 figures on this page with the 2025 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- King Cab S 4x2 with required towing equipment. Crew Cab, 4x4, PRO-X and PRO-4X have separate lower ratings in the brochure table.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2026 Frontier?
- At the cited 7,150 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 715 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.