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Nissan off-road specs by model

Ground clearance, angles, payload and towing from Nissan’s own documents, with every number’s source. Pick a model for its spec plate, where it stands in its class and what a lift and bigger tires change.

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Each model’s best figure of its newest model year, from Nissan’s own documents: the number its page leads with, factory packages included, fleet-only trucks and estimates left out.

Each model’s best figures, newest model year
ModelGround clearanceApproach angleTows up toMax payload
Armada2017–20249.2 in202421.0°20248,500 lb2024—
Frontier2022–present—32.3°20277,150 lb20271,590 lb2027
Navara2015–2025224 mm2025 · Australian figure32.7°2025 · Australian figure3,500 kg2025 · Australian figure1,126 kg2025 · Australian figure
Pathfinder2013–20207.0 in202016.5°20206,000 lb2020—
Patrol2010–present323 mm2026 · Australian figure40.0°2026 · Australian figure3,500 kg2026 · Australian figure762 kg2026 · Australian figure
Titan2016–20248.6 in202422.8°20249,290 lb20241,710 lb2024
Xterra2005–20159.5 in201533.2°20155,000 lb20151,060 lb2015

Nissan in numbers

Each model’s best configuration of its newest model year, with any factory package it needs, as its own page leads with it, and the documents the numbers come from.

Nissan Armada

The 2024 Nissan Armada has up to 9.2 in of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 21.0°, both on the SL and Platinum. It is rated to tow up to 8,500 lb (every trim).

What we hold: 60 configurations of model years 2017–2024, 880 numbers from 15 documents.

The generation we have: Second generation (Y62), 2017–2024, 60 configurations.

Ranked: Most ground clearance: SUVs, #18 of 32; Best approach angle, #42 of 52; Best breakover angle, #32 of 39; Most towing: SUVs, #4 of 24.

MakerSource: 2024 Nissan Armada Press Kit (specifications and pricing)

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Nissan Frontier

The 2027 Nissan Frontier has up to 9.8 in of clearance under the rear differential (PRO-X and PRO-4X) and an approach angle of up to 32.3° (PRO-4X). It is rated to tow up to 7,150 lb (S King Cab 4x2).

What we hold: 465 configurations of model years 2005–2027, 5,681 numbers from 58 documents.

Generations we have: Third generation (D41), 2022–present, 77 configurations; Second generation (D40), 2005–2021, 388 configurations.

Ranked: Best approach angle, #20 of 52; Best breakover angle, #32 of 39; Most towing: midsize pickups, #5 of 7; Most payload: pickups, #13 of 15.

MakerSource: 2027 Nissan Frontier Press Kit (specifications and pricing)

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Nissan Navara

The 2025 Nissan Navara has up to 224 mm of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 32.7°, both on the ST-X. It is rated to tow up to 3,500 kg with a braked trailer (every trim). These are Australian figures, from Nissan’s Australian documents: ratings for other markets, the US among them, can differ.

What we hold: 30 configurations of model years 2021–2025, 521 numbers from 7 documents.

The generation we have: Fourth generation (D23 / NP300), 2015–2025, 30 configurations.

Ranked: Most ground clearance: pickups, #16 of 20; Best approach angle, #19 of 52; Best breakover angle, #19 of 39.

MakerSource: MY25 Navara Dual Cab Specifications (updated October 2025)

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Nissan Pathfinder

The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has up to 7.0 in of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 16.5°, both on every trim. It is rated to tow up to 6,000 lb (every trim).

What we hold: 73 configurations of model years 2012–2020, 696 numbers from 18 documents.

Generations we have: Fourth generation (R52), 2013–2020, 64 configurations; Third generation (R51), 2005–2012, 9 configurations.

Ranked: Most ground clearance: SUVs, #32 of 32; Best approach angle, #52 of 52; Best breakover angle, #39 of 39; Most towing: SUVs, #9 of 24.

MakerSource: 2020 Nissan Pathfinder Press Kit (overview, price list and specifications)

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Nissan Patrol

The 2026 Nissan Patrol has up to 323 mm of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 40.0°, both on the Patrol WARRIOR by Premcar. It is rated to tow up to 3,500 kg with a braked trailer (every trim). These are Australian figures, from Nissan’s Australian documents: ratings for other markets, the US among them, can differ.

What we hold: 19 configurations of model years 2013–2026, 706 numbers from 18 documents.

The generation we have: Y62 Patrol, 2010–present, 19 configurations.

Ranked: Most ground clearance: SUVs, #3 of 32; Best approach angle, #4 of 52.

MakerSources: The Patrol WARRIOR by Premcar: Specifications (premcarwarrior.com.au) · MY26 Patrol Specifications (spec sheet PDF, "Updated March 2026")

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Nissan Titan

The 2024 Nissan Titan has up to 8.6 in of ground clearance (Platinum Reserve) and an approach angle of up to 22.8° (PRO-4X). It is rated to tow up to 9,290 lb (SV Crew Cab 4x2).

What we hold: 70 configurations of model years 2019–2024, 1,625 numbers from 9 documents.

The generation we have: Second generation (A61), 2016–2024, 70 configurations.

Ranked: Most ground clearance: pickups, #18 of 20; Best approach angle, #40 of 52; Best breakover angle, #25 of 39; Most towing: full-size pickups, #7 of 7; Most payload: pickups, #9 of 15.

MakerSource: 2024 Nissan TITAN Press Kit (specifications and pricing)

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Nissan Xterra

The 2015 Nissan Xterra has up to 9.5 in of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 33.2°, both on the PRO-4X. It is rated to tow up to 5,000 lb (every trim).

What we hold: 91 configurations of model years 2005–2015, 655 numbers from 24 documents.

The generation we have: Second generation (N50), 2005–2015, 91 configurations.

Ranked: Most ground clearance: SUVs, #13 of 32; Best approach angle, #14 of 52; Most towing: SUVs, #12 of 24.

MakerSources: 2015 Nissan Xterra Press Kit (overview, pricing and specifications) · 2015 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual

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Nissan questions, answered with numbers

Only what Nissan’s documents answer, across the 7 models we track. Tow and payload ratings are compared within one market.

Which Nissan tows the most?

The Titan, with the highest tow rating of the Nissan models we track: 9,290 lb, on the SV Crew Cab 4x2 (2024). Then the Armada (8,500 lb, 2024), the Frontier (7,150 lb, 2027), the Pathfinder (6,000 lb, 2020) and the Xterra (5,000 lb, 2015). Not compared, because their ratings are from another market’s documents: the Navara (3,500 kg, Australian figure) and the Patrol (3,500 kg, Australian figure).

MakerSources: 2024 Nissan TITAN Press Kit (specifications and pricing) · 2024 Nissan Armada Press Kit (specifications and pricing) · 2027 Nissan Frontier Press Kit (specifications and pricing) · 2020 Nissan Pathfinder Press Kit (overview, price list and specifications) · 2015 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual

Which Nissan has the most ground clearance?

The Patrol, with the most ground clearance of the Nissan models we track: 323 mm, on the WARRIOR by Premcar (2026). Then the Xterra (9.5 in, 2015), the Armada (9.2 in, 2024), the Navara (224 mm, 2025), the Titan (8.6 in, 2024) and the Pathfinder (7.0 in, 2020). We don’t have the number from Nissan’s documents for the Frontier.

MakerSources: The Patrol WARRIOR by Premcar: Specifications (premcarwarrior.com.au) · 2015 Nissan Xterra Press Kit (overview, pricing and specifications) · 2024 Nissan Armada Press Kit (specifications and pricing) · MY25 Navara Dual Cab Specifications (updated October 2025) · 2024 Nissan TITAN Press Kit (specifications and pricing) · 2020 Nissan Pathfinder Press Kit (overview, price list and specifications)

Which Nissan has the steepest approach angle?

The Patrol, with the steepest approach angle of the Nissan models we track: 40.0°, on the WARRIOR by Premcar (2026). Then the Xterra (33.2°, 2015), the Navara (32.7°, 2025), the Frontier (32.3°, 2027), the Titan (22.8°, 2024), the Armada (21.0°, 2024) and the Pathfinder (16.5°, 2020).

MakerSources: The Patrol WARRIOR by Premcar: Specifications (premcarwarrior.com.au) · 2015 Nissan Xterra Press Kit (overview, pricing and specifications) · MY25 Navara Dual Cab Specifications (updated October 2025) · 2027 Nissan Frontier Press Kit (specifications and pricing) · 2024 Nissan TITAN Press Kit (specifications and pricing) · 2024 Nissan Armada Press Kit (specifications and pricing) · 2020 Nissan Pathfinder Press Kit (overview, price list and specifications)

Which Nissan carries the most payload?

The Titan, with the highest payload rating of the Nissan models we track: 1,710 lb, on the SV King Cab 4x4 (2024). Then the Frontier (1,590 lb, 2027) and the Xterra (1,060 lb, 2015). Not compared, because their ratings are from another market’s documents: the Navara (1,126 kg, Australian figure) and the Patrol (762 kg, Australian figure). We don’t have the number from Nissan’s documents for the Armada and Pathfinder.

MakerSources: 2024 Nissan TITAN Press Kit (specifications and pricing) · 2027 Nissan Frontier Press Kit (specifications and pricing) · 2015 Nissan Xterra Press Kit (overview, pricing and specifications)

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