Towing capacity & GVWR

Nissan X-Trail (T32)2013 – 2021
1 source citedLast reviewed 2026-11-02

Verified · EU type-approval masses7 datapoints

MassValueProvenance
Coupling Vertical100 kgVerified[1]
Maximum axle load1,045–1,115 kg (varies by homologated variant)Verified[1]
Maximum mass of combination (vehicle + trailer)4,110 kgVerified[1]
Technically permissible maximum laden mass2,110 kgVerified[1]
Mass in running order (EU type-approval)1,655 kgVerified[1]
Towing capacity — braked trailer2,000 kgVerified[1]
Towing capacity — unbraked trailer750 kgVerified[1]

No marketed-trim breakdown is catalogued yet for this generation — figures above are EU type-approval values verified directly against the manufacturer's EC Certificate of Conformity, independent of trim.

Frequently asked

Braked vs unbraked — what's the difference?
A braked trailer has its own service brake system (electric or hydraulic, actuated from the tow vehicle). It can be heavier because braking effort is shared. An unbraked trailer relies entirely on the tow vehicle's brakes — the rated capacity is much lower (typically 750 kg in EU, ~1,000 lb in US convention). Mixing the two ratings is a common mistake.
What is GVWR and how does it relate to payload?
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum total weight of the vehicle including passengers, cargo, fuel, and the tongue load of any trailer. Payload = GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate manufacturer rating, but the GVWR limit still applies once you load the tongue.
What is the EU type-approval mass of the Nissan X-Trail (T32)?
Mass in running order (EU type-approval, CoC §13) is 1655 kg, verified directly against the manufacturer's EC Certificate of Conformity.

Related

Sources

  1. Nissan International SA — EC Certificate of Conformity, Nissan X-Trail (2020)First-party CoC scan; facts read directly from the document.Retrieved 2026-11-02