Nissan Altima Towing Capacity (2008 - 2010)

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Nissan Altima Towing Capacity Overview

The Nissan Altima towing capacity of 1,000 lbs across all years and trims.

Various factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain do not significantly affect the towing capacity of the Nissan Altima.

Nissan Altima Towing Capacities
Year	Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
2010	S	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
2010		1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
2010		1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	198 HP / 162 ft/lbs
2010	S	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
2010	SL	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
2010	SR	1,000 lbs	3.5L V6	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	270 HP / 258 ft/lbs
2010	SR	1,000 lbs	3.5L V6	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	270 HP / 258 ft/lbs
2009	S	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
2009		1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
2009		1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	198 HP / 162 ft/lbs
2009	S	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
2009	SL	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
2009	SE	1,000 lbs	3.5L V6	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	270 HP / 258 ft/lbs
2009	SE	1,000 lbs	3.5L V6	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	270 HP / 258 ft/lbs
2008	S	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
2008		1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
2008		1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
2008	SL	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
2008	SE	1,000 lbs	3.5L V6	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	270 HP / 258 ft/lbs

Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2010 Nissan Altima Towing Capacity Data

The 2010 Nissan Altima towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2010 Nissan Altima Towing Capacities
Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
S	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	198 HP / 162 ft/lbs
S	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
SL	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
SR	1,000 lbs	3.5L V6	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	270 HP / 258 ft/lbs
SR	1,000 lbs	3.5L V6	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	270 HP / 258 ft/lbs

a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2009 Nissan Altima Towing Capacity Data

The 2009 Nissan Altima towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2009 Nissan Altima Towing Capacities
Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
S	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	198 HP / 162 ft/lbs
S	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
SL	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
SE	1,000 lbs	3.5L V6	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	270 HP / 258 ft/lbs
SE	1,000 lbs	3.5L V6	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	270 HP / 258 ft/lbs
SL	1,000 lbs	3.5L V6	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	270 HP / 258 ft/lbs

2008 Nissan Altima Towing Capacity Data

The 2008 Nissan Altima towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2008 Nissan Altima Towing Capacities
Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
S	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
SL	1,000 lbs	2.5L I4	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	175 HP / 180 ft/lbs
SE	1,000 lbs	3.5L V6	FWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD	270 HP / 258 ft/lbs
SL	1,000 lbs	3.5L V6	FWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable	270 HP / 258 ft/lbs