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2012–2015 model year · Second generation (N50)

Nissan Xterra ground clearance

Ground clearance, 2012–20158.2–9.5 in

Maker208–241 mm

The 2012–2015 Nissan Xterra has 8.2–9.5 in of ground clearance, depending on drive.

Angles: approach 30.5–33.2°; departure 27.5–29.4°.

2015 Nissan Xterra Press Kit (overview, pricing and specifications)
Model years
2005–2015
Configurations
7
Approach
30.5–33.2°
2015 Xterra PRO-4X 4x4 4.0L V6 6MT, drawn to scale from its published dimensions.

01 / Tables

Xterra 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 2012–2015 Xterra has the 4.0L VQ40DE V6. Figures in US units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2012–2015 Nissan Xterra

Second generation (N50): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2012–2015 Nissan Xterra clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 1inApproach source 1°Breakover°Departure source 1°
4x25-speed automatic · X, S8.230.5≈19.6–25.627.5
4x45-speed automatic · X, S9.132.0≈21.6–27.628.8
4x46-speed manual · S9.132.0≈21.6–27.628.8
4x4PRO-4X · Any transmission9.533.2≈22.5–28.529.4

“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. Underlined figures are not the maker’s own: dashed is our estimate. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2007 Nissan Xterra

Second generation (N50): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2007 Nissan Xterra clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 2in
4x26-speed manual · X, S8.3
4x25-speed automatic · X, S, SE8.3
4x46-speed manual · X, S9.1
4x45-speed automatic · X, S, SE9.1
4x4Off-Road · Any transmission9.5

“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.

2005 Nissan Xterra

Second generation (N50): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2005 Nissan Xterra clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 3inApproach source 3°Breakover source 3°Departure source 3°
4x2S · Any transmission8.330.522.927.5
4x4S · Any transmission9.132.024.628.8
4x2Off-Road · Any transmission8.731.722.128.2
4x4Off-Road · Any transmission9.533.223.829.4
4x25-speed automatic · SE8.330.723.027.3
4x45-speed automatic · SE9.132.124.628.5

“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. 12015 Nissan Xterra Press Kit (overview, pricing and specifications) · Nissan North America
  2. 22007 Nissan Xterra Specifications (NissanNews) · Nissan North America
  3. 32005 Nissan Xterra Specifications (NissanNews, preliminary) · 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 Xterra ground clearance moved

The lowest and highest ground clearance Nissan prints for each model year, newest first, across Second generation (N50).

Nissan Xterra ground clearance by model year
Model yearsLowestHighestConfigurationsFull specs
2012–2015Second generation (N50)8.2 in9.5 in7Second generation (N50) specs
2007Second generation (N50)8.3 in9.5 in12Second generation (N50) specs
2005Second generation (N50)8.3 in9.5 in10Second generation (N50) specs

03 / Most and least

Which Xterra leads and trails

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

Highest in 2012–2015
9.5 in
2012–2015 4x4, 4.0L VQ40DE V6, PRO-4X, any transmission.
Lowest in 2012–2015
8.2 in
2012–2015 4x2, 4.0L VQ40DE V6, 5-speed automatic, X, S.

04 / What changes it

What moves the Xterra ground clearance

Nissan’s own 2012–2015 figures, split by the option that changes them.

By drive

  • 4x28.2 in
  • 4x49.1–9.5 in

05 / Compared

Xterra 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 Xterra2012–20158.2–9.5 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

06 / Next

More on the Xterra

Xterra specsEvery generation, the spec plate and the rig builder.Open the model pageXterra towing5,000 lb in 2015, with every other year.See towingXterra payload970–1,060 lb in 2015, with every other year.See payloadXterra weight4,140–4,429 lb in 2015, with every other year.See weightXterra tires2 stock sizes in 2015, with every other year.See tiresRankingMost ground clearance: SUVs: where the Xterra places.See the rankingRankingBest approach angle: where the Xterra places.See the rankingTire size calculatorWhat a bigger tire adds to ground clearance.Compare tire sizes

07 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the ground clearance of the 2012–2015 Xterra?

The 2012–2015 Nissan Xterra has 8.2–9.5 in of ground clearance, depending on drive. Angles: approach 30.5–33.2°; departure 27.5–29.4°.

Which 2012–2015 Xterra has the most ground clearance?

The 2012–2015 4x4, 4.0L VQ40DE V6, PRO-4X, any transmission, at 9.5 in.

Which 2012–2015 Xterra has the least ground clearance?

The 2012–2015 4x2, 4.0L VQ40DE V6, 5-speed automatic, X, S, at 8.2 in.

What changes the Xterra’s ground clearance?

Drive, by Nissan’s own figures for 2012–2015. By drive: 4x2 8.2 in; 4x4 9.1–9.5 in.

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

2012–2015: 8.2–9.5 in; 2007: 8.3–9.5 in; 2005: 8.3–9.5 in.

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.