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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

2WD Sport Utility

Engine

Engine Order Code

VQ35DE

Engine Type

Gas V6

Displacement

3.5L/-TBD-

Fuel System

SMPI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

270 @ 6000

260 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 4400

240 @ 4400

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable

Continuously Variable Ratio

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37 - 0.44

2.37-0.43

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

1.76

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.17

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3357 lbs

4096 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Strut

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar & Coil Springs

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

0.95 in

0.98 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.72 in

0.79 in

Brakes

Brake Type

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

12.6 x 1.1 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.5 x 0.35 in

12.1 x 0.6 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 7.5 in

18 x 7.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 7.5 in

18 x 7.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

T135/90D16 in

18 x 7.5 in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P235/65TR18

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P235/65TR18

Spare Tire Size

T135/706

T165/90D18

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

27 MPG

23 MPG

Cruising Range - City

400.00 mi

390.60 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

20 MPG

18 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

23 MPG

20 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

540.00 mi

499.10 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

20.0 gal

21.7 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

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

18.5

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.73

3.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

37.4 ft

38.1 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

39.8 ft

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

100.7 ft³

104.8 ft³

Front Head Room

40.6 in

38.3 in

Front Leg Room

44.1 in

43.6 in

Front Shoulder Room

55.7 in

59.6 in

Front Hip Room

56.8 in

54.8 in

Second Head Room

36.8 in

38.1 in

Second Leg Room

35.8 in

36.3 in

Second Shoulder Room

55.5 in

58.7 in

Second Hip Room

52.5 in

55.4 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

109.3 in

111.2 in

Length, Overall

190.7 in

189.9 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.7 in

74.1 in

Height, Overall

57.9 in

67.0 in

Track Width, Front

61.0 in

63.4 in

Track Width, Rear

61.0 in

63.4 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.4 in

7.4 in

Liftover Height

27.6 in

30.8 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

15.3 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

3500 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

350 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

3500 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

525 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

8.8 qts

10.0 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine.

Push-button ignition.

Engine cover.

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

Front wheel drive.

Battery saver.

Independent front strut suspension.

Independent multi-link rear suspension.

Electric vehicle speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front vented/solid rear disc brakes.

Dual chrome-tipped exhaust finishers

3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine.

Variable valve timing (CVTCS).

Double-tipped platinum spark plugs.

Continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Front wheel drive.

Front tow hook.

Independent strut front suspension.

Independent multi-link rear suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

4-wheel vented disc brakes.

Dual exhaust system w/chrome finishers

EXTERIOR

17" x 7.5" alloy wheels.

P215/55R17 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Body-color bumpers.

Bright side-window molding.

Splash guards.

Body-color grille.

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.

Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers -inc: mist feature.

Body-color door handles.

Full size trunk lid trim

20" aluminum alloy wheels w/titanium finish.

P235/55TR20 all-season tires.

Temporary spare tire.

Dual panel pwr moonroof.

Roof rails w/silver accents.

Body-color front/rear bumpers.

Auto on/off HID xenon headlights.

Front fog lamps.

LED rear lights.

Rear privacy glass.

Body-color pwr heated outside mirrors w/driver-side memory.

Rain sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer.

Pwr liftgate

ENTERTAINMENT

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

In-glass diversity radio antenna

Bose audio system -inc: AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3/WMA capability, 2GB Music Box drive, radio data system (RDS), aux audio input jack, (9) speakers, dual subwoofers.

Interface system for iPod.

XM satellite radio.

Roof mounted & in-glass diversity antenna.

Bluetooth hands-free phone system w/steering wheel controls

INTERIOR

Velour seat trim.

Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints.

8-way pwr driver seat & 4-way manual passenger seat.

Cloth front seatbacks w/pockets.

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

Wood-tone interior trim.

Front center console -inc: integral armrest, storage compartments, triple covered cupholders.

Coin holder.

Floor & trunk carpeting.

Tilt & telescopic steering column.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel -inc: mounted cruise & audio controls.

Instrumentation -inc: 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 -inc: 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.

Intelligent Key system.

Remote hood & fuel-filler door releases.

Pwr remote trunk release w/cancel switch.

Vehicle immobilizer system.

Vehicle security system.

Air conditioning w/micro filter ventilation -inc: chrome rings around knobs & vents.

Rear seat heater vents.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Lockable glove compartment w/13 liter storage capacity.

Front/rear doors w/cupholders/map pockets.

Dual cupholders in rear center armrest.

Dual 12V DC pwr points.

Chrome interior door handles.

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

Overhead console w/sunglass holder.

Front/rear assist grips.

Interior courtesy lights -inc: glove box, trunk.

Front/rear map lights.

Driver footrest finisher.

Rear coat hook

Front bucket seats w/adjustable active head restraints.

8-way pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar support, memory feature.

4-way pwr passenger seat.

Heated front seats.

Heated rear seats.

60/40 fold flat reclining rear bench seat w/pwr return feature.

Leather seat trim & door inserts.

Dual level center console w/storage.

Full carpeting.

Pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/memory.

Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel w/cruise & audio controls.

Electroluminescent gauge cluster w/white lighting.

Drive computer w/outside temp display.

Pwr windows w/front one-touch up/down & safety reverse feature.

Pwr door locks w/speed-sensitive auto lock, selective unlock feature.

Pwr fuel door release.

Remote keyless entry.

Intelligent Key w/push button ignition.

HomeLink universal transceiver.

Engine immobilizer system.

Vehicle security system.

Cruise control w/steering wheel controls.

Air conditioning w/dual zone automatic temperature control & microfilter.

Rear HVAC vents.

Rear window defroster.

Front door map pockets.

(4) cup holders.

(3) 12-volt pwr outlets.

Wood tone trim accents.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass.

Driver/front passenger visor extenders & illuminated vanity mirrors.

(4) assist grips.

(2) coat hooks.

1st row map lights.

2nd row reading lights.

Mood lighting.

Leather shift knob.

Front seatback pockets

SAFETY

Anti-lock braking system.

Electronic brake force distribution.

Traction control system (TCS).

Vehicle dynamic control.

Shift interlock.

2.5 mph energy absorbing front/rear bumpers.

Side-door guard beams.

Front & rear crumple zones.

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 -inc: 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.

Child safety rear door locks.

Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).

Child restraint upper anchors.

Emergency inside trunk release.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Energy absorbing steering column.

Front seat active head restraints.

Dual note horn

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) & brake assist (BA).

Traction control system (TCS).

Vehicle dynamic control system (VDC) -inc: 2-wheel limited slip (ABLS).

Front & rear crumple zones.

Nissan advanced air bag system (AABS) -inc: driver & front passenger dual stage airbags, occupancy sensor.

Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags.

Roof-mounted side curtain airbags for all rows w/rollover sensor.

Active head restraints.

3-point ELR seat belts all seating positions.

Front seat belt pretensioners & load limiters.

Child safety rear door locks.

(2) child seat anchors.

Rear back-up camera w/7" color monitor.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Energy absorbing steering column

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

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

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V371000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 19, 2011.

Component:
SUSPENSION.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
20,000.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 25, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011 AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT. THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING A RATTLING NOISE AND VIBRATION..

Consequence:
IF THE BOLT COMES OUT COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH..

Remedy:
NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLTS AND NUTS AND TIGHTEN THEM TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2011. 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 .

News - Crash Test Results

Overall Rating:
* * * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Crash Test Note:
Not Applicable.

Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* * * *.

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
* * * * *.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
* * * *.

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
10.5%.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. 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..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Note:
Not Applicable

Overall Rating:
* * * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Crash Test Note:
Not Applicable.

Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
* * * *.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
* * * * *.

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
17.9%.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * * * *.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. 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..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * *.

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
* * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Note:
Not Applicable

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