If you are choosing between these two midsize trucks, the 2027 Gladiator is the pick for towing, rough ground and open air, and the 2027 Frontier is the pick for more horsepower and an available six foot bed. On the Jeep Gladiator vs Nissan Frontier tow rating, Jeep Canada lists up to 3,493 kg (7,700 lb) for the Gladiator against Nissan Canada's 6,680 lb (about 3,030 kg, our conversion) for the Frontier. To see what we have listed now, browse new Jeep Gladiator inventory at Dunn Ram Trucks.
Our Gladiator figures come from Jeep Canada's 2027 Gladiator pages and Stellantis Canada's "What's New for 2027" release for the Gladiator. Our Frontier figures come from Nissan Canada's 2027 Frontier page, which we saved on November 3, 2026, and Nissan Canada prints its towing in pounds, so every kilogram figure for the Frontier is our own conversion. For the Gladiator against another rival, our Jeep Gladiator vs Ford Ranger comparison covers it.
Key Takeaways
- The verdict: the Gladiator for towing, trails and taking the roof off; the Frontier for more power and a longer available bed.
- More towing from the Gladiator: Jeep Canada lists up to 3,493 kg (7,700 lb) of maximum gas towing and calls it unsurpassed in its class; Nissan Canada lists the 2027 Frontier at up to 6,680 lb (about 3,030 kg, our conversion).
- Solid axles front and rear: Jeep Canada lists Dana 44 solid front and rear axles on the 2027 Gladiator and calls them segment exclusive.
- More power from the Frontier: Nissan Canada lists the 2027 Frontier's standard 3.8L V6 at 310 horsepower (hp) and 281 pound feet (lb ft), against 285 hp and 260 lb ft for the Gladiator's 3.6L Pentastar V6.
- Ice is a tire question: four wheel drive helps you get moving; winter tires help you stop and steer.
Jeep Gladiator vs Nissan Frontier Side by Side
Here are the two trucks row by row, each from its maker's Canadian pages for the 2027 model year.
| What You Compare | 2027 Jeep Gladiator | 2027 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6L Pentastar V6: 285 hp, 260 lb ft | 3.8L V6: 310 hp, 281 lb ft, standard |
| Transmission | Eight speed automatic | Nine speed automatic, standard |
| Maximum towing | Up to 3,493 kg (7,700 lb), by configuration | 6,680 lb (about 3,030 kg, our conversion) |
| Maximum payload | Up to 780 kg (1,720 lb), by configuration | Not printed on the Nissan Canada page we saved |
| Axles | Dana 44 solid front and rear, segment exclusive by Jeep Canada | The Nissan Canada page we saved does not name the axle type |
| Bed | 153 cm (60.3 inch) | Five foot standard; six foot on the PRO-4X Luxury Long Wheel Base |
A tow rating belongs to one configuration, so ask our team for the figure on the exact truck.
Where the Gladiator Wins
More Towing on the Spec Sheet
Jeep Canada lists the 2027 Gladiator at up to 3,493 kg (7,700 lb) and calls it unsurpassed for gas towing, with the class based on J.D. Power's midsize pickup segmentation. Nissan Canada lists the 2027 Frontier at up to 6,680 lb, which is about 3,030 kg by our conversion, so the Gladiator's rating is roughly 460 kg higher (our arithmetic). That gap matters for a loaded camper on the run to Lake Manitoba or a car trailer back from Winnipeg. Our Jeep Gladiator towing capacity guide has the details by configuration.
Solid Axles and a 4:1 Transfer Case
Jeep Canada lists Dana 44 solid front and rear axles on the 2027 Gladiator and calls them segment exclusive, along with standard front and rear tow hooks. Stellantis Canada lists Command-Trac part time four wheel drive as standard on the Sport S, Rock-Trac as standard on the Rubicon and Rubicon X, and a 4:1 Rock-Trac transfer case on the Rubicon X. For a muddy field approach after a fall rain or a rutted trail through the bush north of Portage la Prairie, that hardware is what the Gladiator is built around.
Open Air in July
Stellantis Canada's 2027 product information lists a black Sunrider soft top and full framed removable doors with quick release hinges as standard on the Sport S. Before you drive with the doors off, read what the owner's manual says. Come summer at Delta Beach, that is a truck you can open up to the lake air.
Where the Frontier Wins
More standard power. Nissan Canada lists the 2027 Frontier's standard 3.8L V6 at 310 hp and 281 lb ft with a standard nine speed automatic, against the Gladiator's 285 hp and 260 lb ft from the 3.6L Pentastar V6 with an eight speed automatic. On the four lane Trans-Canada Highway to Winnipeg, that is extra passing power.
A six foot bed on one model. Nissan Canada lists a five foot bed as standard and a six foot bed on the new Frontier PRO-4X Luxury Long Wheel Base, against the Gladiator's 153 cm (60.3 inch) box. If you haul plywood or a dirt bike with the tailgate up, measure what you carry against both.
Premium audio on its top model. Nissan Canada lists leather seating and 10 speaker Fender premium audio on the Frontier PRO-4X Luxury Long Wheel Base.
Cold Starts and Ice: Block Heaters and Winter Tires
A minus 30 morning is hard on any engine. If your truck has a block heater, plug it in the way its manufacturer directs before a cold start, and if it does not, our service department installs block heaters.
Neither truck's four wheel drive stops it on glare ice. Four wheel drive helps you get moving in snow; winter tires help you stop and steer on ice and packed snow. We are a participating retailer in the MPI Winter Tire Program. Manitoba Public Insurance says that from October 1, 2026, only "manufacturer designated winter tires that display the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol will be eligible" for the program, and Manitoba Public Insurance sets who qualifies. All weather and all season tires no longer qualify, even with the mountain snowflake mark. Our MPI Winter Tire Program explainer covers how it works, and you can book a winter tire installation with our service team before the snow stays.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the Jeep Gladiator if you tow close to the limit, drive field approaches, trails and rough grid roads, or want to take the doors and roof off when the weather turns.
Buy the Nissan Frontier if most of your kilometres are pavement and you want the extra horsepower, or if you need the six foot bed of the PRO-4X Luxury Long Wheel Base.
FAQs
Does the Jeep Gladiator or the Nissan Frontier tow more?
The Gladiator. Jeep Canada lists the 2027 Gladiator at up to 3,493 kg (7,700 lb) of maximum gas towing, and Nissan Canada lists the 2027 Frontier at up to 6,680 lb (about 3,030 kg, our conversion). A rating belongs to one configuration, so ask our team for the figure on the exact truck.
Which has more horsepower, the Gladiator or the Frontier?
The Frontier. Nissan Canada lists the 2027 Frontier's 3.8L V6 at 310 hp and 281 lb ft, and Stellantis Canada lists the 2027 Gladiator's 3.6L Pentastar V6 at 285 hp and 260 lb ft.
Can you take the roof off a 2027 Jeep Gladiator?
Yes. Stellantis Canada's 2027 product information lists full framed removable doors with quick release hinges and a soft top as standard on the Sport S. Before you drive with the doors off, read what the owner's manual says.
Which has the longer bed, the Gladiator or the Frontier?
The Frontier, when it has the six foot bed. Nissan Canada lists a six foot bed on the 2027 Frontier PRO-4X Luxury Long Wheel Base and a five foot bed as standard, and Jeep Canada lists a 153 cm (60.3 inch) box on the 2027 Gladiator.
Where can I see a new Jeep Gladiator near Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg?
On our new Jeep Gladiator inventory page, which shows any Gladiator we have listed at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage la Prairie. If none is listed when you look, ask our team whether one can be ordered for you. We deliver anywhere in Manitoba with road access; ask our team about the details.
The Bottom Line
Buy for the job. The 2027 Jeep Gladiator brings the higher tow rating, solid axles front and rear and a top and doors that come off; the 2027 Nissan Frontier brings more standard horsepower, a nine speed automatic and an available six foot bed. Read the window sticker of the truck in front of you, because every rating belongs to one configuration.
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Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie
