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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

VQ35DE

MR20DE

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I4

Displacement

3.5L/-TBD-

2.0L/122

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

270 @ 6000

140 @ 5100

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 4400

147 @ 4800

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable

CVT

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37 - 0.44

2.56 - 0.43

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.77

5.47

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.17

2.69

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3407 lbs

2930 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

0.86 in

0.9 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.68 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Power

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.7 x 1.02 in

11.02 x 0.94 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.5 x 0.35 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width

9.0 x -TBD- in

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16 x 7.0 in

15 x 5.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

16 x 7.0 in

15 x 5.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60R16

P205/60R15

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R16

P205/60R15

Spare Tire Size

T135/90D16

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

26 MPG

30 MPG

Cruising Range - City

380.00 mi

348.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

19 MPG

24 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

22 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

520.00 mi

435.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

20.0 gal

14.5 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

16.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.83

2.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

36.1 ft

35.4 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

100.7 ft³

97.4 ft³

Front Head Room

40.1 in

40.6 in

Front Leg Room

44.1 in

42.4 in

Front Shoulder Room

55.7 in

56.9 in

Front Hip Room

56.8 in

54.1 in

Second Head Room

36.8 in

37.3 in

Second Leg Room

35.8 in

34.5 in

Second Shoulder Room

55.5 in

55.1 in

Second Hip Room

52.5 in

53.0 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

109.3 in

105.7 in

Length, Overall

189.8 in

179.8 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.7 in

70.5 in

Height, Overall

57.9 in

59.5 in

Track Width, Front

60.9 in

59.8 in

Track Width, Rear

60.8 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.6 in

Liftover Height

27.6 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

15.3 ft³

13.1 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

550

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

100

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

8.8 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine.

Engine cover.

Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) w/manual shift mode.

Front wheel drive.

Battery-saver timing device.

Independent front strut suspension w/stabilizer bar.

Independent multi-link rear suspension w/stabilizer bar.

Electric pwr vehicle speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front vented & rear solid disc brakes.

Dual chrome-tipped exhaust finishers

2.0L DOHC 16-valve SMPI I4 engine.

Electronically controlled drive-by-wire throttle.

Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Front wheel drive.

Battery saver timing device.

Independent strut front suspension.

Rear torsion beam suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Electric pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front ventilated disc/rear drum brakes

EXTERIOR

16" x 7.0" alloy wheels.

P215/60R16 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Pwr tilt/sliding glass moonroof w/sunshade, one-touch open/close.

Body color bumpers.

Bright side-window molding.

Body-color front/rear splash guards.

Auto on/off xenon HID headlights.

Fog lamps.

Body color pwr heated manual folding mirrors w/integrated turn signals.

UV reducing glass w/dark upper windshield band.

Flat blade speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Body color door handles

15" x 5.5" steel wheels w/full wheel covers.

P205/60HR15 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Body color bumpers.

Body color trunk lid finisher.

Multi-reflector halogen headlamps.

Body color manual mirrors.

Green tinted glass.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Body-color door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA stereo system w/6-disc in-dash CD changer -inc: (9) speakers, speed-sensitive volume control, radio data system (RDS), aux input.

XM satellite radio.

In-glass diversity radio antenna.

Bluetooth hands-free phone system

160 watt AM/FM audio system w/CD player -inc: (4) speakers, auxiliary audio input jack, digital clock.

Fixed roof antenna

INTERIOR

Leather appointed seats.

Contoured reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints.

Heated front seating.

8-way pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar support.

Driver/front passenger seat back pockets.

60/40 split-folding rear seat w/lock.

Metallic charcoal/wood-tone interior trim.

Front console w/integral armrest, storage compartments.

Simulated leather front center armrest & door trim.

Front/rear doors w/bottle holders/map pockets.

Triple bottle holders in center console.

Floor & trunk carpeting.

Tilt & telescopic steering column.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/mounted cruise & illuminated audio controls.

Push-button ignition.

Intelligent Key system.

Vehicle immobilizer system.

Vehicle security system.

Tachometer, coolant temp & fuel gauges.

Trip computer w/outside temp gauge.

Warning lights -inc: door ajar, low fuel, low washer fluid.

Pwr windows w/driver/front passenger 1-touch up/down & auto-reverse, key operated windows, key fob front up/down feature.

Retained accessory pwr.

Pwr door locks w/driver & passenger door lock switches, auto-lock feature.

Remote hood & fuel-filler door releases.

Pwr remote trunk release w/cancel switch.

Dual zone auto temp control, rear vents, micro filter ventilation.

Rear floor heat/A/C vents.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Dual cup holders in rear center armrest.

Dual 12V DC pwr points.

Dual sunvisors w/dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, visor extensions.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass.

Interior courtesy lamps-inc: glove box, trunk.

Mood lighting.

Overhead console w/sunglass holder.

Front map lights, rear reading lights.

HomeLink universal transceiver.

Leather-wrapped shift knob.

Front/rear assist grips.

Rear coat hook.

Cargo net

Suede cloth seat trim.

4-way manual adjustable front bucket seats.

60/40 split fold-flat rear seats.

Flexible center console w/dual front adjustable cup holders.

1 DIN size utility box w/lid.

Floor & trunk carpeting.

Dashboard storage location w/lid, sunglass storage.

Tilt steering column.

Tachometer.

Vehicle immobilization system.

Pwr windows w/driver 1-touch auto up/down, safety reverse.

Pwr door locks w/auto-lock.

Remote trunk/fuel door release.

Air conditioning w/in-cabin micro filter.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Velour cloth door trim.

Oversize illuminated glovebox w/lock.

12V pwr outlet.

Rear center armrest w/(2) cup holders.

Rear parcel shelf.

Cargo area light.

Daytime illumination.

Driver/front passenger door map pockets.

Covered passenger visor vanity mirror.

Front/rear passenger assist grips

SAFETY

Shift interlock.

Anti-lock braking system.

Traction control system (TCS).

2.5 mph energy absorbing front/rear bumpers.

Front & rear crumple zones.

Side-door guard beams.

Zone body construction.

Driver & passenger supplemental dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification sensor.

Front side-impact airbags.

Front/rear roof mounted side curtain airbags.

Front seat belts w/pretensioners, load limiters, adjustable upper anchors, seat belt sensors.

3-point seat belts in all seating positions.

ELR seat belt system for driver seating position.

ALR/ELR seat belt system for passenger seating positions.

Front seat active head restraints.

Child safety rear door locks.

Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).

Child restraint upper anchors.

Energy absorbing steering column.

Emergency inside trunk release.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Dual note horn

Dual-stage driver/front passenger airbags w/occupant classification sensor.

Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags.

Roof mounted curtain air bags for outboard positions.

Front seatbelt pretensioners w/adjustable upper anchorages & load limiters.

Steel side-door guard beams.

Zone body construction w/front/rear crumple zones, hood deformation point.

3-point ELR driver seat belt.

3-point ALR/ELR seat belts for passenger seating positions.

Child safety rear door locks.

Passenger window lockout.

Child seat anchorages in rear outboard seating positions (LATCH).

Emergency inside trunk release.

Active adjustable front head restraints.

Energy absorbing steering column.

Tire pressure monitoring system

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V006000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JAN 07, 2009.

Component:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
225.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING 225 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION WELD ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY..

Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS..

Remedy:
ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIPS AND REMEDIED AT THE FACTORY. NO VEHICLES HAD BEEN RETAILED..

Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V464000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 04, 2008.

Component:
WHEELS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
3403.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING 3,403 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH ALLOY WHEELS. SOME THESE WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD CAUSE ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE LUG NUTS ATTACHING THE WHEEL TO THE VEHICLE TO BECOME LOOSE..

Consequence:
IF THE LUG NUTS BECOME LOOSE, IT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF IT IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE OF THE AFFECTED WHEELS. IF IT IS, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES THAT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..

Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V358000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 10, 2009.

Component:
SUSPENSION.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
26398.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK..

Consequence:
IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-615-725-1000..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V401000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 03, 2010.

Component:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Potential Number of Units Affected:
7948.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT..

Consequence:
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..

Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V431000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 27, 2009.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
10586.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH MASTER CYLINDERS. BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. IF THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR DECREASES TO BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL ILLUMINATE AS DESIGNED AND THE BRAKES WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY..

Consequence:
IF THE WARNING LAMP IS CONTINUOUSLY IGNORED, ONE OF THE BRAKE CIRCUITS ON THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V401000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 03, 2010.

Component:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Potential Number of Units Affected:
7948.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT..

Consequence:
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..

Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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