2025 Nissan Frontier® Engine Specs, Towing Capacity, & Payload | Bourbonnais, IL

The 2025 Nissan Frontier® is a rugged mid-size pickup truck with ample power for off-roading, towing, and more. Under the hood, you’ll find a 3.8L V6 engine ready to unleash capable performance along with helpful towing aids to elevate every outing. Continue reading this 2025 Nissan Frontier engine guide created by the team at Hove Nissan in Bradley, IL, to learn more.

For an in-depth overview of key features, specifications, exterior color options, and more, check out our Frontier review. If you’re looking for a Nissan Frontier for sale in the Bourbonnais or Kankakee, IL, area, find it here in our inventory.

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2025 Nissan Frontier towing a camper on a bridge

2025 Nissan Frontier Engine Specs

The 2025 Nissan Frontier is powered by a strong 3.8L V6 engine ready to take on your next towing or driving challenge. It’s able to produce 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque, and offers respectable fuel efficiency with 19 city and 24 highway MPG. The engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and is available with either a 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain.

View engine specifications in the following table.

  • Engine: 3.8L V6
  • Horsepower: 310 HP
  • Torque: 281 lb.-ft.
  • Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
  • Drivetrain: 4x2 / 4x4
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 19 / 24

2025 Nissan Frontier Towing Capacity

Haul trailers with boats, ATVs, or building materials with the exceptional towing capabilities of the 2025 Nissan Frontier. When properly prepared, the Frontier can tow up to 7,150 pounds, ample power for daily tasks and more. Improve your ability to hitch and maneuver with the available intelligent Around View® monitor.

View towing capacity in the following table.

Configuration King Cab® and standard bed Crew cab and standard bed Crew Cab long bed
Drivetrain 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
Towing Capacity 7,150 lbs. 7,000 lbs. 7,070 lbs. 6,960 lbs. 6,920 lbs. 6,760 lbs.
2025 Nissan Frontier offroading in the desert
2025 Nissan Frontier loading bikes into the bed

2025 Nissan Frontier Payload Capacity

The 2025 Nissan Frontier is ready to help you haul with its impressive payload capacity. Load up the bed with up to 1,620 pounds of payload capacity, great for hauling tools, materials, and more. Further make use of your bed space with the available Utili-track® channel system, which helps secure unique cargo.

View payload capacity in the following table.

Configuration King Cab and standard bed Crew cab and standard bed Crew Cab long bed
Drivetrain 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
Payload Capacity 1,620 lbs. 1,450 lbs. 1,490 lbs. 1,330 lbs. 1,400 lbs. 1,200 lbs.

2025 Nissan Frontier Towing Packages

Beyond engines, the 2025 Nissan Frontier has several exciting features to expand your towing capabilities available in packages. Some key features offered with the towing packages include a bed-mounted 120-volt AC power outlet for easy access on the work site, a factory-applied spray-on bedliner to help protect against rough cargo, and a Class IV tow hitch receiver with seven-pin wiring harness.

Popular packages include:

S Utility Package

  • Available on the S trim
  • Factory-applied spray-on bedliner
  • Bed-mounted 120V AC power outlet

SV Convenience Package

  • Available on the SV trim
  • Factory-applied spray-on bedliner
  • Utili-track channel system with two adjustable tie-down cleats
  • Bed-mounted 120V AC power outlet
  • LED under-rail bed lighting
  • Class IV tow hitch receiver with seven-pin wiring harness
  • Tow-haul mode switch
2025 Nissan Frontier backup camera
2025 Nissan Frontier side view

2025 Nissan Frontier for Sale Near Bourbonnais, IL

When you’re ready to find a 2025 Nissan Frontier for sale near Bourbonnais, IL, visit Hove Nissan in Bradley, IL. Browse through our inventory and find out which exciting models we have available. If you have questions, you’re more than welcome to contact us online or over the phone at (815) 932-8600.


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