2022 Nissan Frontier Towing Capacity Guide
When you shop for a truck, it’s important to find one that provides you with the performance you need. Along with a full redesign, the 2022 Nissan Frontier also comes with impressive towing and payload capabilities — perfect for your next adventure. Here’s a look at the 2022 Nissan Frontier’s unique features and towing and payload capacities.
Trim Levels and Exterior Features
The 2022 Nissan Frontier comes in four unique trim levels: S, SV, PRO-X, and PRO-4X. With the Frontier, you get the option of rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), ensuring you find a truck to fit your driving needs. While the PRO-X features a rear-wheel-drive system, the PRO-4X comes only in four-wheel drive. You can also choose from a variety of exterior paint colors, such as Glacier White, Red Alert, Tactical Green Metallic, Deep Blue Pearl, and Super Black.
As far as exterior features, every trim level comes with a grille that’s larger than the one on its predecessor, along with a more rugged exterior. In addition, the Nissan Frontier S sits on 16-inch steel wheels, while the SV has 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, and the PRO-X and PRO 4X feature 17-inch painted finish aluminum-alloy wheels. Other exterior features include folding outside mirrors on the entry-level trim and power outside mirrors and a manual sliding rear window on the SV. With the premier PRO-X and PRO-4X, enjoy LED headlights, daytime running lights, and fog lights.
Towing and Payload Capacities
The 2022 Nissan Frontier is a robust truck that can complete a variety of towing jobs. No matter the trim or configuration, the Frontier can handle a small or midsize trailer with ease. While every Frontier features the same 3.8-liter V-6 engine that generates 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque, their towing and payload capacities differ by model and cab. Here’s a look at the towing and payload capacity for each Nissan Frontier trim level.
Frontier S
The Frontier’s entry-level trim is the strongest of the pack when properly equipped. Whether you opt for a RWD or 4WD system, you’re guaranteed plenty of towing power. Here’s the towing capacity for the Frontier S:
- Frontier King Cab S RWD: 6,720 pounds.
- Frontier King Cab S 4WD: 6,510 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab S RWD: 6,570 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab S 4WD: 6,370 pounds.
If you plan to haul cargo on the road, the Nissan Frontier can help you get the job done. The S trim level comes with different payload capacities depending on the cab and driving system. Here’s a look at these capacities per configuration:
- Frontier King Cab S RWD: 1,600 pounds.
- Frontier King Cab S 4WD: 1,410 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab S RWD: 1,460 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab S 4WD: 1,260 pounds.
Frontier SV
The midlevel trim offers plenty of towing capacity for your next adventure. Here’s a breakdown of what the Frontier SV can handle based on cab length and drivetrain:
- Frontier King Cab SV RWD: 6,670 pounds.
- Frontier King Cab SV 4WD: 6,470 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab SV RWD: 6,530 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab SV 4WD: 6,330 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed SV RWD: 6,460 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed SV 4WD: 6,260 pounds.
In contrast, here’s the payload capacity for the Frontier SV:
- Frontier King Cab SV RWD: 1,610 pounds.
- Frontier King Cab SV 4WD: 1,440 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab SV RWD: 1,480 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab SV 4WD: 1,290 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed SV RWD: 1,360 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed SV 4WD: 1,160 pounds.
PRO-X and PRO-4X
Even with the top trims, the Frontier offers impressive towing capabilities. Here’s the rundown for the PRO-X and PRO-4X trims:
- Frontier Crew Cab PRO-X RWD: 6,470 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab PRO-4X 4WD: 6,270 pounds.
Here’s the payload capacity for the PRO-X and PRO-4X:
- Frontier Crew Cab PRO-X RWD: 1,430 pounds.
- Frontier Crew Cab PRO-4X 4WD: 1,230 pounds.
Unique Towing Features and Accessories
When you purchase a Nissan Frontier, you can customize your truck with special towing features and accessories. Many of these features make it easier to tow and carry heavy items on the road. For example, the weight-distributing hitch ball mount ensures a safe ride when you’re towing heavy loads, while the trailer tow harness gives the trailer brakes plenty of power and connections. In addition, the Frontier’s tow-haul mode provides downhill speed control for added peace of mind. Here are some of the other features and accessories you can get with the 2022 Nissan Frontier:
- Tie-down cleats: You can get the Frontier with four heavy-duty cleats that slide in the truck’s channels. These cleats make it easier to tie down your cargo and offer impressive strength.
- Spray-on bedliner: The spray-on bedliner provides a non-skid, weather-resistant surface that prevents rusting and protects the Frontier’s bed.
- Channels: The Frontier features three channels that make it easier for your cleats to get into position. This helps secure any cargo you plan to take on the road.
- Under-rail bed lighting: If you’re loading your truck after hours, you can use the Frontier’s available LED under-rail bed lighting to help you see the task at hand.
Safety Features That Provide Towing Peace of Mind
Trust the Nissan Frontier to handle a variety of towing jobs safely. The 2022 Frontier comes with several safety features, including a pre-collision safety system, traction and stability control, an emergency braking system, and tire pressure monitoring. The Nissan Frontier even warns you if it detects vehicles in your blind spot areas and provides you with a 360-degree view of the truck, courtesy of the intelligent around view mirror. Other helpful safety features include rear automatic braking, rear cross traffic alert, and lane departure warning.
Whether you’re towing your belongings to a new home or taking the boat for a day on the lake, rely on the 2022 Nissan Frontier to get the job done. If you have questions about the Frontier and its capabilities, give us a call at South Park Nissan. We’re happy to help you find the trim level and configuration that suits your needs.