The 2027 Nissan Frontier towing capacity tops out at 7,150 pounds in its lightest configuration, with capability varying across the lineup based on cab style, wheelbase, and drivetrain.

• King Cab S 4x2: up to 7,150 lbs maximum towing capacity
• King Cab S 4x4: up to 7,000 lbs maximum towing capacity
• Crew Cab S 4x2 (short wheelbase): up to 7,070 lbs maximum towing capacity
• Crew Cab SV 4x2 (short wheelbase): up to 7,000 lbs maximum towing capacity
• Crew Cab PRO-X 4x2 (short wheelbase): up to 6,900 lbs maximum towing capacity
• Crew Cab PRO-4X 4x4 (short wheelbase): up to 6,270 lbs maximum towing capacity

Beyond trailer weight, payload capacity and gross combined weight rating (GCWR) both factor into how much a Frontier can carry and tow at once. Every 2027 Nissan Frontier configuration shares a GCWR of 11,960 pounds, while payload capacity varies by configuration.

• Maximum payload capacity: up to 1,590 lbs (King Cab S 4x2)
• GCWR (vehicle plus trailer maximum): 11,960 lbs across the lineup
• GVWR: 6,012 lbs across the lineup
• Tongue load ratings scale with towing capacity, from roughly 627 to 715 lbs depending on configuration

Trailer Sway Control comes standard on 2027 Nissan Frontier SV and PRO grades, helping keep a trailer tracking straight in crosswinds or when passed by larger vehicles. A tow hitch with wiring harness is included in several available convenience packages, simplifying setup for drivers who tow regularly.

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

Drivetrain choice has a direct effect on towing capacity. Rear-wheel-drive 4x2 configurations consistently out-tow their 4x4 counterparts within the same grade and wheelbase, since 4x4 hardware adds curb weight that eats into the truck's overall towing math.

• 4x2 configurations offer the highest towing capacity within each grade
• 4x4 configurations trade some towing capacity for added traction in poor conditions
• Long-wheelbase Crew Cab models tow slightly less than their short-wheelbase counterparts in the same grade