Frontier Towing Capacity

The Frontier's towing capacity ranges up to 7,150 lbs when properly equipped, with the exact figure varying by cab style, bed length, drivetrain, and trim. That top number belongs to the King Cab 4x2 S — the lightest, most tow-focused version in the lineup.

Frontier max towing by trim starts with the base S trim and works down through SV, PRO-X, and PRO-4X. Every Frontier shares the same 3.8-liter V6 and 9-speed automatic, so the differences in tow rating mostly come down to curb weight. A PRO-4X, for example, carries skid plates, an electronic locking rear differential, and off-road-tuned suspension — great for the trail, but that extra hardware trims a good bit off the top-end tow number compared to a base S trim. If maximum towing is the priority, a lighter trim with 2WD is usually the way to go.

Beyond the headline tow number, Frontier payload capacity and available tech play a big role in how the truck actually performs with a load behind it.

Frontier's payload capacity reaches up to 1,590 lbs on properly equipped models (King Cab 4x2 S), which matters just as much as towing if there's cargo going in the bed alongside a trailer hitch. And that's where Frontier tow-haul mode earns its keep — it adjusts the 9-speed automatic's shift points to reduce gear hunting and keep the engine in its power band when the load gets heavy, whether that's climbing a grade on Route 235 or pulling away from a stoplight with a loaded trailer.

Under the hood, the Frontier V6 horsepower rating of 310 hp and 281 lb-ft of torque stays consistent across every trim, so towing performance doesn't take a hit just because a buyer wants Crew Cab comfort or PRO-4X capability.