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The 2016 Nissan Murano is a crossover SUV. The Nissan Murano was introduced in 2002. Some of the main competitors of the Nissan Murano include the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and Ford Explorer.
In this article, we will explore the towing capacity of the 2016 Nissan Murano.
How much can the 2016 Nissan Murano tow?
The 2016 Nissan Murano has a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds, when properly equipped.
Please note, the towing capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s towing capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2016 Nissan Murano Payload Capacity
The payload capacity of the 2016 Nissan Murano is 1,000 pounds.
As with towing capacity, payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type and drivetrain. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2016 Nissan Murano Tow Package
No, the 2016 Nissan Murano does not include a tow package. However, one can be added as an optional extra.
The 2016 Nissan Murano tow package includes a trailer hitch receiver and wiring harness. It also includes an upgraded cooling system and transmission cooler.
Towing Capacity By Engine and Drivetrain
The 2016 Nissan Murano comes standard with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available. The 2016 Nissan Murano comes standard with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available.
3.5L V6 Engine Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds
Towing Capacity By Trim Level
The towing capacity of the 2016 Nissan Murano will vary based on certain factors like engine, drivetrain and trim level. We’ve broken out the maximum towing capacities by trim level below:
2016 Nissan Murano S Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds
2016 Nissan Murano SV Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds
2016 Nissan Murano SL Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds
2016 Nissan Murano Platinum Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds
As you can see, all trim levels of the 2016 Nissan Murano have the same towing capacity of 1,500 pounds.
2016 Nissan Murano Towing Capacity vs Competitors
When compared to its competitors, the 2016 Nissan Murano has a competitive towing capacity.
2016 Honda Pilot – 3,500 pounds
2016 Toyota Highlander – 5,000 pounds
2016 Ford Explorer – 5,600 pounds
As you can see, the 2016 Nissan Murano falls somewhere short of its competitors in terms of towing capacity.
2016 Nissan SUV Towing Chart
| Towing Capacity Chart | Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan Kicks | 1,000 |
| 2016 Nissan Rogue Sport | 1,000 |
| 2016 Nissan Rogue | 1,000 |
| 2016 Nissan Murano | 1,500 |
| 2016 Nissan Pathfinder | 6,000 |
| 2016 Nissan Armada | 8,500 |
| 2016 Nissan ARIYA | 3,500 |
Source: https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/crossovers-suvs/murano