If you’ve found yourself drawn to the Nissan Rogue for its adventurous spirit and high safety ratings, you may next wonder about its Nissan Rogue towing capacity. This midsize crossover with available Intelligent AWD can pull 1,500 pounds in all four of its trims when it’s properly equipped, equaling the towing capacity of the more city-dwelling Nissan Murano.1 What can you accomplish with this capability? We’ll explore the answer here, or you can talk to our team directly when you visit Nissan of Warsaw.
The new Nissan Rogue for sale comes with a can-do attitude, especially in its available Off-Road Mode. It can support your love of nature by bringing a small camper or fiberglass fishing boat along for your weekend trip to the lakeshore. Its 1,500-pound towing capacity1 is the effort of its 201-horsepower turbocharged engine, which also offers you an impressive EPA-estimated 29/36 MPG (City/Highway).2
That being said, while this vehicle can tow a small trailer to help you move your teenager into their college dorm or bring your ATV to the sand dunes, the Nissan Rogue towing capacity is not as impressive as that of the Nissan Pathfinder or Nissan Armada. Those looking to do regular, serious hauling should consider one of these larger SUVs, which can tow 6,000 pounds1 and 8,500 pounds,1 respectively.
Our team members at Nissan of Warsaw can discuss what particular accessories you need to tow effectively with this crossover. A complete Nissan Rogue towing package should include a Class I tow hitch, though the type may depend on your trim level and whether it comes with a power liftgate. You will also need safety chains to be attached to the hitch — not the axle or bumper. You can find videos online showing the correct method of doing this, which involves crossing the chains.
A trailer hitch coupler with a pin or lock is important for safety. A sway control device can lower the risk of your trailer swaying out of control when there are sudden wind gusts.
Our service technicians can not only install this equipment for you, but they can also help you look after your SUV in other ways. Towing adds strain to your engine, so you should seek auto maintenance more regularly than those who do not plan to use their SUV for towing. Your transmission fluid, transfer fluid, and differential gear oil all need to be replaced more often.
Driving with an extra 1,500 pounds at your back is a much different experience than driving your Nissan Rogue normally. It helps if you distribute the weight within your trailer fairly evenly, keeping your items as low as possible to the floor of the trailer and taking steps to prevent the shifting of your boxes or gear mid-drive.
Never exceed your vehicle’s towing capacity, or it will have adverse effects on the engine. Attaching the trailer to your hitch should be done on an even slope as well, rather than from a nose-up or nose-down position. Someone from our team or the trailer rental office can show you how to attach the SUV and trailer together.
Before climbing behind the wheel of your Nissan Rogue, measure your tires’ air pressure and confirm it falls within the recommended range. This should be 30-36 psi if your SUV is still wearing its original tires and you are measuring them while they’re cold.
Now, you’re ready to head out! In addition to allowing yourself more stopping distance and turning room on the road, ensure you have extra gas in the tank, as towing burns up more fuel. It would help if you also avoided situations that cause you to use your brakes too often or too sharply, as this can result in overheating and premature brake wear. Stop the vehicle to check your Nissan Rogue tow hitch and connections every 50 miles or so to confirm everything looks correct.
There’s a lot to love about this nimble and well-rounded SUV. If you’re interested in taking a tour, we’ll be happy to welcome you to our Nissan dealer in Warsaw, IN, where we can also answer your follow-up questions about towing capacity for Nissan Rogue models and other Nissan SUVs.
We also invite you to consult with our service department about upgrades to your vehicle. Besides installing towing equipment, we can outfit your new ride with a kayak rack or roof cargo box to help you further indulge your interests.
The 2024 Nissan Rogue can tow up to 1,500 pounds across all its trim levels when it’s properly equipped. This capability can help you if you need to rent a small U-Haul or if you have a fiberglass fishing boat that you want to take to the lake. However, if you have heftier towing needs, consider a Nissan Pathfinder or Nissan Armada SUV.
We don’t recommend flat-towing your 2024 Nissan Rogue. Nissan automakers warn against flat-towing any of their vehicles with a CVT, like the Nissan Rogue, as it can damage your transmission components. However, Nissan Roadside Assistance should be able to help out if you find yourself in this kind of bind. Professionals can even use a Nissan Rogue tow hook and straps to recover your SUV from a ditch.
Yes, a Nissan Rogue can pull a small travel trailer. However, you have to consider both the weight of the travel trailer itself and any items stored within it. Pulling weights in excess of the 1,500-pound 2024 Nissan Rogue towing capacity1 can damage your engine. Therefore, if you need a vehicle with a greater towing capacity, talk over other options with our team.
1Towing capacity varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner’s Manual for additional information. Always secure cargo.
22024 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. 30 City MPG / 37 Highway MPG / 33 Combined MPG for Rogue® S and SV FWD, 28 City MPG / 35 Highway MPG / 31 Combined MPG for Rogue S and SV AWD, 29 City MPG / 36 Highway MPG / 32 Combined MPG for Rogue SL and Platinum FWD, 28 City MPG / 34 Highway MPG / 31 Combined MPG for Rogue SL and Platinum AWD. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.
