The Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 8.1 to 10.3 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
The 2004 Nissan Xterra with the SE trim has the highest ground clearance of 10.3 inches while the 2012 Nissan Xterra with the X trim has the lowest ground clearance of 8.1 inches.
Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.
2015 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2015 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 8.2 inches and 9.5 inches.
2015 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
8.2 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
8.2 in |
PRO4X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
9.5 in |
2015 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
PRO4X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
24 cm |
2014 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2014 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 8.2 inches and 9.5 inches.
2014 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
8.2 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
8.2 in |
PRO4X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.5 in |
2014 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
PRO4X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
24 cm |
2013 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2013 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 8.2 inches and 9.5 inches.
2013 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
9.1 in |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
8.2 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
9.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
8.2 in |
PRO4X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
9.5 in |
2013 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
23 cm |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
21 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
23 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
21 cm |
PRO4X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
24 cm |
2012 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2012 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 8.1 inches and 9.5 inches.
2012 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
8.1 in |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
8.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
9.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
9.1 in |
PRO4X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
9.5 in |
2012 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
21 cm |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
21 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
23 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
23 cm |
PRO4X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
24 cm |
2011 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2011 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 8.1 inches and 9.5 inches.
2011 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
8.1 in |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
8.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
9.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
9.1 in |
Pro4X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
9.5 in |
2011 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
21 cm |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
21 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
23 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
23 cm |
Pro4X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
24 cm |
2010 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2010 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 9.1 inches and 9.5 inches.
2010 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.5 in |
2010 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
24 cm |
2009 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2009 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 9.1 inches and 9.5 inches.
2009 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.5 in |
2009 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
24 cm |
2008 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2008 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 8.3 inches and 9.5 inches.
2008 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
8.3 in |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
8.3 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
8.3 in |
2008 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.5 in |
2008 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
2008 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
24 cm |
2007 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2007 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 8.3 inches and 9.5 inches.
2007 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
8.3 in |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
8.3 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
8.3 in |
2007 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.5 in |
2007 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
2007 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
24 cm |
2006 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2006 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 8.3 inches and 9.5 inches.
2006 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
8.3 in |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
8.3 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
8.3 in |
2006 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.5 in |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
8.7 in |
2006 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
X SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
2006 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
24 cm |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
22 cm |
2005 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2005 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 8.3 inches and 9.5 inches.
2005 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
8.3 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.1 in |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
8.3 in |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.5 in |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
8.7 in |
2005 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
SE SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
23 cm |
S SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
21 cm |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
24 cm |
OffRoad SUV |
4.0L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
22 cm |
2004 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2004 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 9.3 inches and 10.3 inches.
2004 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
XE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.6 in |
XE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
9.3 in |
SE SC SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
9.9 in |
SE SC SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
9.6 in |
SE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
10.3 in |
SE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
10.0 in |
2004 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
XE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
24 cm |
XE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
24 cm |
SE SC SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
25 cm |
SE SC SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
24 cm |
SE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
26 cm |
SE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
25 cm |
2003 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance
The 2003 Nissan Xterra ground clearance is between 9.3 inches and 10.3 inches.
2003 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
XE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
9.6 in |
XE (4 Cyl. 5 Spd.) SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
9.4 in |
XE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
9.3 in |
SE SC SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
9.9 in |
SE SC SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
9.6 in |
SE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
10.3 in |
2003 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
SE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
10.0 in |
2003 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
XE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
24 cm |
XE (4 Cyl. 5 Spd.) SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
24 cm |
XE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
24 cm |
SE SC SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
25 cm |
SE SC SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
24 cm |
SE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD |
26 cm |
2003 Nissan Xterra Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
SE SUV |
3.3L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
25 cm |
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