2020 Nissan NV Cargo towing capacity
Up to 9,400 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 2500, VK56VD - Standard roof - 2500 series - Class IV hitch towing, VK56VD, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 2,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2020 Nissan NV Cargo towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2020 Nissan NV Cargo towing capacity chart
All 11 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500, VK56VD - Standard roof - 2500 series - Class IV hitch towing'Class IV hitch towing' in the table title; a bumper ball or a Class IV receiver hitch are both ball hitches, so hitch is conventional; the page before the tables notes the towing specifications are based on S grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs. | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | Class IV hitch | p. 380 | |
| 3500, VK56VD - Standard roof - 3500 series - Class IV hitch towing'Class IV hitch towing' in the table title; a bumper ball or a Class IV receiver hitch are both ball hitches, so hitch is conventional; the page before the tables notes the towing specifications are based on S grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs. | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | Class IV hitch | p. 380 | |
| 2500, VK56VD - High roof - 2500 series - Class IV hitch towing'Class IV hitch towing' in the table title; a bumper ball or a Class IV receiver hitch are both ball hitches, so hitch is conventional; the page before the tables notes the towing specifications are based on S grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs. | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | Class IV hitch | p. 380 | |
| 3500, VK56VD - High roof - 3500 series - Class IV hitch towing'Class IV hitch towing' in the table title; a bumper ball or a Class IV receiver hitch are both ball hitches, so hitch is conventional; the page before the tables notes the towing specifications are based on S grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs. | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | Class IV hitch | p. 380 | |
| 2500, VK56VD - Standard roof - 2500 series - Bumper towing'Bumper towing' in the table title; a bumper ball or a Class IV receiver hitch are both ball hitches, so hitch is conventional; the page before the tables notes the towing specifications are based on S grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs. | 2WD | 2,000 lbs | p. 379 | ||
| 3500, VK56VD - Standard roof - 3500 series - Bumper towing'Bumper towing' in the table title; a bumper ball or a Class IV receiver hitch are both ball hitches, so hitch is conventional; the page before the tables notes the towing specifications are based on S grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs. | 2WD | 2,000 lbs | p. 379 | ||
| 2500, VK56VD - High roof - 2500 series - Bumper towing'Bumper towing' in the table title; a bumper ball or a Class IV receiver hitch are both ball hitches, so hitch is conventional; the page before the tables notes the towing specifications are based on S grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs. | 2WD | 2,000 lbs | p. 379 | ||
| 3500, VK56VD - High roof - 3500 series - Bumper towing'Bumper towing' in the table title; a bumper ball or a Class IV receiver hitch are both ball hitches, so hitch is conventional; the page before the tables notes the towing specifications are based on S grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs. | 2WD | 2,000 lbs | p. 380 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500, VQ40DE - Standard roof - 1500 series - Bumper towing'Bumper towing' in the table title; a bumper ball or a Class IV receiver hitch are both ball hitches, so hitch is conventional; the page before the tables notes the towing specifications are based on S grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs. | 2WD | 2,000 lbs | p. 379 | ||
| 2500, VQ40DE - Standard roof - 2500 series - Bumper towing'Bumper towing' in the table title; a bumper ball or a Class IV receiver hitch are both ball hitches, so hitch is conventional; the page before the tables notes the towing specifications are based on S grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs. | 2WD | 2,000 lbs | p. 379 | ||
| 2500, VQ40DE - High roof - 2500 series - Bumper towing'Bumper towing' in the table title; a bumper ball or a Class IV receiver hitch are both ball hitches, so hitch is conventional; the page before the tables notes the towing specifications are based on S grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs. | 2WD | 2,000 lbs | p. 379 |
Common questions
Which 2020 Nissan NV Cargo engine tows the most?
VK56VD, at up to 9,400 lbs. Next is VQ40DE at up to 2,000 lbs.
What does a 2020 Nissan NV Cargo need to tow 9,400 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Class IV hitch.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2020 Nissan NV Cargo Owner's Manual. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2020 Nissan NV Cargo
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2020 Nissan NV Cargo. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2020 Nissan NV Cargo. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
Where these numbers come from
- 2020 Nissan NV Cargo Owner's Manual, Nissan. Owner's manual. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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