Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Owner's Manual: Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/maximum Gross Axle Weight (GAW)

The total Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of your Nissan Armada must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.

GVW represents the combined weight of the Nissan Armada, including passengers, cargo, luggage, hitch equipment, trailer tongue load, and any installed accessories.

Additionally, the load applied to each axle must remain within the specified Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) limits for both the front and rear axles, as shown on the certification label.

Towing capacity figures for the Nissan Armada are calculated based on a base vehicle configuration with a driver and essential equipment required to meet factory specifications.

Any additional passengers, cargo, or optional accessories—such as towing hardware—will increase the vehicle’s weight and reduce the maximum allowable towing capacity and tongue load.

To ensure safe operation, both the Nissan Armada and the attached trailer should be weighed to confirm compliance with GVWR, GAWR (front and rear), Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR), and overall towing limits.

Accurate weight measurements can be obtained using platform scales commonly available at truck stops, weigh stations, construction supply yards, or recycling facilities.

To calculate the available payload capacity for trailer tongue or king pin load, follow these steps:

1. Locate the GVWR value on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label of your Nissan Armada.

2. Weigh your fully loaded Nissan Armada, including passengers and cargo typically carried during towing.

3. Subtract the measured vehicle weight from the GVWR. The remaining value represents the maximum allowable tongue or king pin load.

To determine your Nissan Armada’s available towing capacity:

1. Refer to the GCWR listed in the "Towing Load/Specification" chart.

2. Subtract the actual loaded vehicle weight from the GCWR. The resulting value is the maximum allowable trailer weight.

To determine Gross Trailer Weight, weigh the trailer with all cargo and equipment as it would be used during towing. Ensure that this weight does not exceed both the trailer’s rated capacity and the calculated towing limit for your Nissan Armada.

Also weigh the front and rear axles individually to confirm that axle loads do not exceed the specified GAWR limits. If necessary, redistribute or remove cargo from either the vehicle or trailer to remain within safe limits.

Example:

• Measured Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of Nissan Armada (including passengers, cargo, and hitch): 6,450 lb (2,926 kg)
• Maximum GVWR from certification label: 7,300 lb (3,311 kg)
• Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR): 14,550 lb (6,600 kg)
• Maximum towing capacity: 8,500 lb (3,856 kg)

The actual available towing capacity of your Nissan Armada may be lower than the maximum rated value due to passenger load, cargo weight, and installed equipment.

Always maintain trailer tongue weight within 10–15% of the total trailer weight, or within the limits specified by the trailer manufacturer.

If tongue weight becomes excessive, redistribute cargo within the trailer to achieve proper balance.

Never exceed the maximum tongue weight specified in the "Towing load/specification" chart, even if calculations suggest a higher allowable value.

If tongue weight falls below 10%, reduce the total trailer weight to maintain safe towing conditions.

Always verify that all calculated and measured values remain within the specified ratings for your Nissan Armada.

Towing load/specification

WARNING

The towing capacities listed in this manual for the Nissan Armada are provided for general guidance only.

Actual towing capability depends on installed equipment, passenger load, and cargo weight.

To determine the true towing capacity of your Nissan Armada, it is essential to weigh both the vehicle and trailer as described in this section.

Never exceed the specified maximum towing capacity, GCWR, or GVWR indicated on the certification label, as doing so may result in accidents, severe injury, or property damage.

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART

1. Towing capacity values are based on a standard Nissan Armada configuration with a driver and required equipment. Additional weight from passengers, cargo, or optional accessories will reduce towing capacity.

2. When towing loads exceeding 5,000 lb (2,267 kg), the use of a weight-distributing hitch system is strongly recommended to improve stability and load distribution.