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2019–2020 model year · Fourth generation (R52)

Nissan Pathfinder ground clearance

Ground clearance, 2019–20207.0 in

Maker178 mm

The 2019–2020 Nissan Pathfinder has 7.0 in of ground clearance.

Angles: approach 16.5°; breakover 16.2°; departure 20.2°.

2020 Nissan Pathfinder Press Kit (overview, price list and specifications)
Model years
2012–2020
Configurations
8
Approach
16.5°
2020 Pathfinder S 2WD, drawn to scale from its published dimensions.

01 / Tables

Pathfinder ground clearance by model year

Ground clearance is the gap between the ground and the lowest part of the vehicle. The approach, breakover and departure angles are the steepest slopes it can drive onto, over and off before the bumper, the belly or the tail touches. Every 2019–2020 Pathfinder has the 3.5L VQ35DD V6 direct injection and Xtronic CVT. Figures in US units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2019–2020 Nissan Pathfinder

Fourth generation (R52): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2019–2020 Nissan Pathfinder clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 1inApproach source 1°Breakover source 1°Departure source 1°
All configurations7.016.516.220.2

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2015–2018 Nissan Pathfinder

Fourth generation (R52): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2015–2018 Nissan Pathfinder clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 2inApproach source 2°Breakover source 2°Departure source 2°
All configurations7.014.716.222.3

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2013–2014 Nissan Pathfinder

Fourth generation (R52): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2013–2014 Nissan Pathfinder clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 3inApproach source 3°Breakover source 3°Departure source 3°
All configurations6.514.716.222.3

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Third generation (R51). Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2012 Nissan Pathfinder clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 4inApproach source 4°Breakover source 4°Departure source 4°
4.0L VQ40DE V64x2 · S8.728.022.023.7
4.0L VQ40DE V64x4 · S9.028.522.824.3
4.0L VQ40DE V64x2 · SV, Silver Edition, LE8.627.821.922.1
4.0L VQ40DE V64x4 · SV, Silver Edition, LE8.928.522.722.6
5.6L VK56DE V84x4 · LE9.028.722.922.9

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.
  1. 12020 Nissan Pathfinder Press Kit (overview, price list and specifications) · Nissan North America
  2. 22018 Nissan Pathfinder Press Kit (overview, price list and specifications) · Nissan North America
  3. 32014 Nissan Pathfinder Press Kit (overview, price list and specifications) · Nissan North America
  4. 42012 Nissan Pathfinder Press Kit (overview, price list and specifications) · Nissan North America

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

02 / Over the years

How the Pathfinder ground clearance moved

The lowest and highest ground clearance Nissan prints for each model year, newest first, across Fourth generation (R52) and Third generation (R51).

  • The top figure fell by 2.5 in, from 9.0 in in 2012 to 6.5 in in 2013–2014 (Fourth generation (R52) replaced Third generation (R51)).
  • The top figure rose by 0.5 in, from 6.5 in in 2013–2014 to 7.0 in in 2015–2018.
Nissan Pathfinder ground clearance by model year
Model yearsLowestHighestConfigurationsFull specs
2019–2020Fourth generation (R52)7.0 in7.0 in8Fourth generation (R52) specs
2015–2018Fourth generation (R52)7.0 in7.0 in8Fourth generation (R52) specs
2013–2014Fourth generation (R52)6.5 in6.5 in8Fourth generation (R52) specs
2012Third generation (R51)8.6 in9.0 in9Third generation (R51) specs

03 / Most and least

Which Pathfinder leads and trails

Named as exactly as the maker’s table names it: model year, cab, bed, engine, drive and package.

Highest of any year, 2012
9.0 in
2012 4.0L VQ40DE V6, 5-speed automatic, 4x4, S. One more configuration is the same.
Lowest of any year, 2013–2014
6.5 in
2013–2014 3.5L VQ35DE V6, Xtronic CVT.

04 / Compared

Pathfinder against other SUVs

The newest model year we hold for each, ground clearance by Nissan’s and the other makers’ own documents.

SUVs compared on ground clearance
ModelModel yearGround clearance
Nissan Pathfinder2019–20207.0 in
Ford Bronco20268.3–13.1 in
Jeep Wrangler20269.7–12.9 in
Jeep Grand Cherokee201510.8 in
Chevrolet Tahoe20208.5–10.7 in
Toyota 4Runner2025–20268.1–10.1 in
Lexus GX2025–20268.7–9.8 in
Honda Passport20278.3–9.6 in
Toyota FJ Cruiser20148.7–9.6 in

05 / Next

More on the Pathfinder

Pathfinder specsEvery generation, the spec plate and the rig builder.Open the model pagePathfinder towing6,000 lb in 2020, with every other year.See towingPathfinder payloadup to 1,047–1,276 lb in 2012, with every other year.See payloadPathfinder weight4,287–4,659 lb in 2020, with every other year.See weightPathfinder dimensions198.5 in in 2019–2020, with every other year.See dimensionsPathfinder tires3 stock sizes in 2020, with every other year.See tiresRankingMost ground clearance: SUVs: where the Pathfinder places.See the rankingRankingBest approach angle: where the Pathfinder places.See the rankingRankingBest breakover angle: where the Pathfinder places.See the rankingTire size calculatorWhat a bigger tire adds to ground clearance.Compare tire sizes

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the ground clearance of the 2019–2020 Pathfinder?

The 2019–2020 Nissan Pathfinder has 7.0 in of ground clearance. Angles: approach 16.5°; breakover 16.2°; departure 20.2°.

Does the Pathfinder’s ground clearance change by configuration?

Not in the documents we hold: Nissan prints the same figure for every 2019–2020 configuration.

Has the Pathfinder’s ground clearance changed over the years?

2019–2020: 7.0 in; 2015–2018: 7.0 in; 2013–2014: 6.5 in; 2012: 8.6–9.0 in. The top figure fell by 2.5 in, from 9.0 in in 2012 to 6.5 in in 2013–2014 (Fourth generation (R52) replaced Third generation (R51)).

These are Nissan’s published figures for the models it describes, not a weighbridge or a tape measure; your own vehicle’s options change them. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.