If you’re shopping for a new SUV with the power and capability for your family’s weekend adventures, you’ll want to explore the Nissan Pathfinder towing capacity. This popular three-row midsize crossover SUV boasts impressive hauling and towing performance thanks to its robust powertrain and sizable dimensions.
Bravo Nissan is here to help you explore the Nissan Pathfinder towing capabilities to find your preferred version of this three-row SUV. Let’s start with a brief overview of the Nissan Pathfinder grades and their towing capacities and performance specs. Then, we’ll dive deeper so you can find your favorite configuration of this Nissan SUV.
| 2024 Nissan Pathfinder S | 2024 Nissan Pathfinder SV | 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek | 2024 Nissan Pathfinder SL | 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum | |
| EPA-Est. MPG (City/Hwy) | 20/271 | 20/271 | 20/251 | 20/271 | 20/271 |
| Gas Type | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Horsepower | 284 | 284 | 295 | 284 | 284 |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Configuration | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Standard Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs2 | 3,500 lbs2 | 6,000 lbs2 | 3,500 lbs2 | 6,000 lbs2 |
The 2024 model year of the Nissan Pathfinder brings a powerful engine, impressive all-around performance, and confident towing capabilities. This latest edition of the popular Pathfinder crossover SUV is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, generating a healthy 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque; in the Rock Creek, power output is increased to 295 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque.
A nine-speed automatic transmission featuring a manual mode enables the Nissan Pathfinder to accelerate quickly and predictably, even when towing a trailer. Utilize the SUV’s manual mode and paddle shifters to select your gear, keeping the vehicle in the sweet spot for peak towing performance.
The Nissan Pathfinder powertrain also includes two drive type options: front-wheel drive (FWD) or Intelligent 4×4. Nissan Pathfinder FWD models get a Drive and Terrain Mode switch with five modes, while Pathfinder 4WD versions get seven modes with the Drive and Terrain Mode dial selector.
An impressive Nissan Pathfinder towing capacity of 3,500 pounds comes standard in the Pathfinder S base trim.2 The same standard tow rating applies to many other Pathfinder trims and configurations, including the SV and SL. However, the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder towing peaks at 6,000 pounds.2
The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum trim can tow up to 6,000 pounds when properly equipped, offering standard advanced towing features, including a tow hitch receiver with a seven-pin wiring harness, and an enhanced transmission cooling system. The Pathfinder Rock Creek edition, which comes standard with the Intelligent 4×4 system, matches the Pathfinder Platinum’s peak tow rating and extra amenities.
Other Pathfinder grades, like the Pathfinder SV and SL, have a maximum optional towing capacity of 6,000 pounds when properly equipped.
Now that you know the Nissan Pathfinder towing capacity in pounds by trim, it’s time to determine whether you want one of the SUVs equipped with advanced tow features to reach peak trailering performance or if the 3,500-pound tow rating2 is sufficient for your plans.
As you start to view Nissan Pathfinder inventory and shop for a tow-ready Nissan SUV, consider the available towing accessories offered.
The new Nissan Pathfinder for sale can be equipped with the following towing-related accessories (availability may depend on trim level):
We can supply and install these Nissan towing accessories here at your local Nissan dealership. We have experience curating unique Nissan Pathfinder towing packages for our customers to fit their specific needs. Learn about your options today.
With its stellar standard tow rating of 3,500 pounds and up to 6,000 pounds when properly equipped, the Pathfinder is ready to take on your plans for work and play.
Now that you know about the Nissan Pathfinder towing capacity, isn’t it time to pick your ideal version of this new SUV for sale? Our Nissan dealership invites you to shop our new vehicle specials, as well as our complete inventory, to find the Pathfinder SUV that speaks to you.
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Yes, a Nissan Pathfinder can really tow 6,000 pounds when properly equipped. New Nissan Pathfinder crossover SUVs for sale, like the Platinum and Rock Creek edition, offer a standard maximum tow rating of 6,000 pounds when equipped with the proper trailering equipment. Contact your Nissan dealer to learn about the other 2024 Nissan Pathfinder trims that can reach peak towing capacity.
A 3.5-liter V-6 Nissan Pathfinder can tow a standard 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. Whether you select a model with FWD or Intelligent 4×4, the 3.5-liter V-6 Nissan Pathfinder reaches this tow rating with ease. Select grades offer an optional maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds.2 In the Pathfinder Platinum and Rock Creek, the 6,000-pound tow rating2 comes standard.
New Nissan Pathfinder SUVs are available with various towing equipment. The Platinum and Rock Creek come standard with a tow hitch receiver with a seven-pin wiring harness, with it available in select trims. Nissan Pathfinder towing accessories are also available as a dealer-installed option, including:
Yes, a Nissan Pathfinder can pull a boat. However, before pulling any boat, you will first want to check the weight of the boat trailer and the boat’s weight and combine them to ensure the total does not exceed your Nissan Pathfinder SUV’s towing capacity. Contact your Nissan dealership for more details on the size of boat you can tow with your preferred Pathfinder configuration.
1Fuel economy based on targeted 2024 EPA fuel economy estimates for 2024 Pathfinder® – EPA data not available at time of publication. Targeted 2024 fuel economy 20 City MPG / 27 Highway MPG / 23 Combined MPG for Pathfinder® S, SV, SL, Platinum 2WD. 21 City MPG / 27 Highway MPG / 23 Combined MPG for Pathfinder S, SV 4WD. 20 City MPG / 23 Highway MPG / 21 Combined MPG for Pathfinder Rock Creek®. 20 City MPG / 25 Highway MPG / 22 Combined MPG for Pathfinder SL, Platinum 4WD. Estimates based on Nissan internal testing results, subject to EPA confirmation. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.
2Maximum towing capacity when properly equipped. Towing capacity varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner’s Manual for additional information.