2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE-V8 2WD
The 2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE-V8 2WD is a 300-hp 5.6-liter V8 SUV with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $36,500 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 300 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Pathfinder measures 192.5 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,927 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,500 ($55,098 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,205 ($56,162 *) |
| Destination Charge | $705 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.6L V8 (VK56DE), naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 5.6 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp |
| Torque | 380 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, single-stage timing chain |
| Bore and Stroke | 98 x 92 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.827 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.368 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.52 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.834 |
| Reverse | 2.613 |
| Final Drive | 2.937 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent all-steel double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 34 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 25.4 mm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc, 11.65 in x 1.10 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Vented disc, 12.12 in x 0.70 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-inch aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18-inch aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | P265/60R18 |
| Tires Rear | P265/60R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.5 in |
| Width | 72.6 in |
| Height | 72.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Front Track | 61.8 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,927 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars