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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

4WD sport Utility Vehicle

Engine

Engine Order Code

VQ35DE

Engine Type

Gas V6

Turbocharged Gas I4

Displacement

3.5L/-TBD-

2.0L/121

Fuel System

SMPI

FSI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

270 @ 6000

200 @ 5100-6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 4400

207 @ 1700-5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable

Automatic

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37 - 0.44

3.95

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.30

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.77

3.42

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.17

3.69

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3357 lbs

3433 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Strut

McPherson strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent four-link

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

0.95 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.72 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

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

12.28 x 0.98 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.5 x 0.35 in

11.25 x 0.47 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 7.5 in

16 x 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 7.5 in

16 x 6.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

T135/90D16 in

18 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P215/65R16

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P215/65R16

Spare Tire Size

T135/706

145/80R18

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

26 MPG

24 MPG

Cruising Range - City

380.00 mi

302.40 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

19 MPG

18 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

22 MPG

20 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

520.00 mi

403.20 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

20.0 gal

16.8 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

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

8.1

9.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electromechanical

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

14.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.73

2.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

37.4 ft

39.4 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

100.7 ft³

95.3 ft³

Front Head Room

40.6 in

39.1 in

Front Leg Room

44.1 in

40.1 in

Front Shoulder Room

55.7 in

56.2 in

Front Hip Room

56.8 in

Second Head Room

36.8 in

39.0 in

Second Leg Room

35.8 in

Second Shoulder Room

55.5 in

54.8 in

Second Hip Room

52.5 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

109.3 in

102.5 in

Length, Overall

190.7 in

174.3 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.7 in

71.2 in

Height, Overall

57.9 in

66.4 in

Track Width, Front

61.0 in

61.8 in

Track Width, Rear

61.0 in

61.9 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.4 in

6.9 in

Liftover Height

27.6 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

15.3 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

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

140

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

8.8 qts

11.1 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine.

Battery saver.

Engine cover.

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

Front wheel drive.

Independent front strut suspension.

Independent multi-link rear suspension.

Electric pwr vehicle speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front vented & rear solid disc brakes.

Dual chrome-tipped exhaust finishers

2.0L FSI turbocharged I4 engine.

6-speed automatic transmission w/OD.

Electronic differential lock (EDL).

4XMOTION permanent 4-wheel drive -inc: adaptive torque distribution.

Trailer hitch prep.

McPherson independent strut front suspension.

Independent four-link rear suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Electromechanical pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr vented front/solid rear disc brakes.

Electronic parking brake

EXTERIOR

17" x 7.5" alloy wheels.

P215/55VR17 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Body color bumpers.

Bright side-window molding.

Splash guards.

Halogen headlights.

Auto on/off halogen headlights.

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 w/mist function.

Body color door handles.

Full size trunk lid trim

16" "San Diego" alloy wheels w/wheel locks.

P215/65R16 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Body color bumpers w/black lower section.

Body color pwr heated mirrors.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Intermittent rear wiper.

Body color door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: (6) speakers, auxiliary input.

In-glass diversity radio antenna

AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux input jack, (8) speakers

INTERIOR

Velour seat trim.

Contoured reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints.

8-way pwr driver seat.

Driver/front passenger seat back pockets.

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

Wood-tone interior trim.

Front console w/integral armrest, storage compartments.

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

Triple bottle holders in center console.

Coin holder.

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.

Speedometer, tachometer, coolant temp & fuel gauges.

Vehicle info display.

Trip computer w/outside temp gauge.

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

Driver/passenger seat belt warning chime/light.

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

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.

Air conditioning w/micro filter ventilation.

Rear seat heater 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.

Interior courtesy lamps -inc: glove box, trunk.

Lockable glove compartment w/13 liter storage capacity.

Overhead console w/sunglass holder.

Front map lights, rear reading lights.

Driver footrest finisher.

Chrome interior door handles.

Front/rear assist grips.

Rear coat hook

Cloth front bucket seats w/dual 8-way seat adjusters, dual manual lumbar, fold-flat passenger seat.

60/40 split folding rear seat w/slide adjustment, recline, armrest.

Height adjustable rear seat head restraints.

Front center armrest w/storage compartment.

Dual front/rear cupholders.

Front/rear floor mats.

Tilt/telescopic steering column.

1-touch lane change feature.

Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, engine temp, oil pressure, gear indicator, clock, outside temp.

Pwr windows w/one-touch auto up/down, pinch protection, driver side lockout, key operated open/close.

Pwr door locks w/auto-lock.

Central locking for sunroof, windows, driver door.

Cruise control.

Remote release for rear hatch.

Remote keyless entry w/(2) folding keys, valet key.

Anti-theft vehicle alarm system -inc: Starter interrupt w/autolock function & visual activation.

Immobilizer III theft deterrent system.

Single-zone climate control w/filter.

Rear seat heater ducts.

Rear window defroster.

Locking illuminated glove box w/adjustable cooling feature.

(3) 12V pwr outlets.

Front/rear door storage pockets.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/covers.

Dual front/rear assist handles.

Dual front map lights.

Cargo area light.

Rear center armrest w/storage compartment.

Carpeted cargo area.

(4) cargo area tie down hooks

SAFETY

Shift interlock.

Anti-lock braking system.

Traction control system (TCS).

Vehicle dynamic control.

Dual note horn.

Front & rear crumple zones.

Side-door guard beams.

Zone body construction.

2.5 mph energy absorbing front/rear bumpers.

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)

4-wheel anti-lock (ABS) disc brakes.

Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist.

Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation.

Anti-intrusion side door beams.

Daytime running lamps.

Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system.

Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain protection.

Passenger airbag cutoff.

3-point ELR seat belts for all seating positions, height adjustable for driver, front passenger & rear outboard seats.

Safety belt pretensioners for driver, front passenger & rear outboard seats.

Pyrotechnic seatbelt tensioners for all outboard seats.

Driver/front passenger load limiters.

Child seat lower anchorage points LATCH system for rear outboard seats.

Child safety rear door locks.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Energy absorbing steering column

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Basic Note:
Vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) also include 10 Years/120,000 Miles CVT Limited Warranty Extension.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Emissions Years:
7.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Miles/km:
70,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
50,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
36,000

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
3.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
36,000

Recall

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:
10V193000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 03, 2010.

Component:
STRUCTURE.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
113.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 7, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 13, 2010. SOME OF THE FRONT SIDE MEMBER ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED TO SPECIFICATION DUE TO A TOOL MAINTENANCE ERROR..

Consequence:
IF SEVERAL STRUCTURAL WELDS ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATION ON A SINGLE VEHICLE, IT MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE VEHICLE CRASH PERFORMANCE..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. 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 .

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V483000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 04, 2015.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
415,825.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, Passat, and Tiguan, 2010-2013 Eos and Jetta, 2011-2014 Golf and GTI, and 2011-2013 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag..

Consequence:
A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury..

Remedy:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V441000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 21, 2014.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
151,389.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling..

Consequence:
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24AV/2W..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V569000.

Mfg's Report Date:
NOV 22, 2013.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
62,155.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt..

Consequence:
If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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).