Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 25 recorded runs

Nissan Pathfinder 0–60 Times

The Nissan Pathfinder 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 25 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Nissan Pathfinder is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.20 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Nissan Pathfinder is the 1992 Nissan Pathfinder SE, which took 12.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.90 seconds at 72.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Nissan Pathfinder tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.48 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.47 seconds at 85.43 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.6sec 2022 Platinum

Average 0–60 8.48sec Across 25 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.47sec @ 85.4 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 12.3sec 1992 SE

Across 25 verified runs, the Nissan Pathfinder ranges from 6.6 to 12.3 seconds 0–60, with a 8.48-second average.

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Nissan Pathfinder 0–60 times by model year

25 tests · 14 years

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Model Year 14

2023

Nissan Pathfinder · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.75 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.20 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#02

2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition

6.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.20s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.20 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: 3.5L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 9A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #2 of 25

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2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition

6.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.20s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.20 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: 3.5L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 9A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 23 H / 26.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #4 of 25

How we verify Nissan Pathfinder performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan Pathfinder trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Nissan Pathfinder 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Nissan Pathfinder performance FAQs

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The quickest Nissan Pathfinder on record is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.20 seconds at 93.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Nissan Pathfinder is the 1992 Nissan Pathfinder SE, which takes 12.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.90 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 25 verified runs, a Nissan Pathfinder reaches 60 mph in 8.48 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.47 seconds at roughly 85.4 mph.

We have verified test data for 14 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan Pathfinder can do, not a single marketing claim.

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