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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas V8

Displacement

2.5L/-TBD-

4.6L/281

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 5600

310 @ 5400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 3900

327 @ 3400

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.59

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.78

3.22

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.79

4.30

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3193 lbs

5680 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Double-Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Double-Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

0.86 in

1.42 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.68 in

0.91 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 1.0 in

13.9 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.5 x 0.4 in

13.6 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16 x 7.0 in

18 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Size

16 x 7.0 in

18 x -TBD- in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

18 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60TR16

P275/65R18

Rear Tire Size

P215/60TR16

P275/65R18

Spare Tire Size

T135/90D16

P255/70R18

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

32 MPG

20 MPG

Cruising Range - City

460.00 mi

369.60 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

23 MPG

14 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

27 MPG

16 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

640.00 mi

528.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

20.0 gal

26.4 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

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

6.9

11.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

18.1

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.83

3.71

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

36.1 ft

39.2 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

100.7 ft³

Front Head Room

40.6 in

38.3 in

Front Leg Room

44.1 in

42.5 in

Front Shoulder Room

55.7 in

66.4 in

Front Hip Room

56.8 in

61.5 in

Second Head Room

36.8 in

38.9 in

Second Leg Room

35.8 in

36.5 in

Second Shoulder Room

55.5 in

66.1 in

Second Hip Room

52.5 in

62.6 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

109.3 in

122.0 in

Length, Overall

190.7 in

205.1 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.7 in

79.9 in

Height, Overall

58.0 in

77.0 in

Track Width, Front

61.0 in

67.9 in

Track Width, Rear

61.0 in

69.1 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.4 in

9.9 in

Liftover Height

27.6 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

15.3 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

5000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

500 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

6900 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

690 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

180

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

8.0 qts

14.3 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

2.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine.

Push-button ignition.

Engine cover.

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

Front wheel drive.

Battery saver.

Independent front strut suspension w/stabilizer bar.

Independent multi-link rear suspension w/stabilizer bar.

Electric vehicle speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front vented/solid rear disc brakes.

Dual chrome-tipped exhaust finishers

4.6L DOHC EFI 32-valve i-Force V8 engine w/dual VVT-i.

6-speed automatic transmission -inc: sequential shift mode, uphill/downhill shift logic, tow/haul mode.

Rear wheel drive.

Towing hitch receiver -inc: 4/7-pin wire connector.

Trailer sway control.

Skid plates -inc: engine.

Independent suspension -inc: high-mounted double-wishbone front suspension, double-wishbone rear suspension, coil-springs, gas-filled shock absorbers.

Front & rear stabilizer bars.

Speed-sensing variable flow control pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front & rear disc brakes

EXTERIOR

16" x 7.0" steel wheels w/full wheel covers.

P215/60R16 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Body-color bumpers.

Bright side-window molding.

Body-color grille.

Halogen headlights.

Body-color pwr mirrors.

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

18" aluminum wheels.

P275/65R18 mud & snow tires.

Full size spare tire.

Pwr tilt & slide sunroof.

Rear spoiler.

Roof rack.

Running boards.

Front & rear mudguards.

Chrome grille surround.

Multi-reflector halogen headlamps -inc: auto-off, headlamp cleaner.

Front fog lamps.

Rear privacy glass.

Color-keyed heated pwr mirrors.

Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Windshield wiper de-icer grid.

Rear intermittent wiper.

Color-keyed door handles.

Pwr rear window -inc: auto-up/down, jam protection, defogger

ENTERTAINMENT

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

In-glass diversity radio antenna

AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: MP3/WMA capability, (8) speakers, aux audio input, USB port, SiriusXM satellite radio w/(90) day trial, Bluetooth streaming audio.

Bluetooth hands-free phone system

INTERIOR

Velour seat trim.

Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints.

6-way manual driver seat & 4-way manual passenger seat.

Cloth front seatbacks w/pockets.

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

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

Coin holder.

Floor & trunk carpeting.

Tilt & telescopic steering column -inc: mounted cruise 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 side 1-touch auto up/down & auto-reverse.

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/vanity mirrors.

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

Easy-clean cloth front bucket seats -inc: 8-way pwr driver, 4-way manual adjustable passenger.

Easy-clean cloth 40/20/40 split fold-flat recline/slide 2nd row bench seat -inc: 3rd row 1-touch access.

Easy-clean cloth 60/40 split recline & fold-flat 3rd row bench.

Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel -inc: Bluetooth, audio controls.

Center console -inc: dual front & rear cup holders, dual 12V aux pwr outlets, sliding covered armrest, large storage compartment.

Analog instrumentation cluster -inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, LCD odometer & tripmeters.

Multi-info display -inc: outside temp, compass, current/average fuel consumption, fuel range.

Pwr windows -inc: front 1-touch up/down, jam control.

Pwr door locks -inc: shift-linked auto lock/unlock.

Remote keyless entry.

Cruise control.

Anti-theft system w/engine immobilizer.

Automatic tri-zone front & rear automatic climate control -inc: air filter.

(16) cup & bottle holders.

Overhead console -inc: dual storage areas, driver/front passenger map lights.

Dual sliding visors w/vanity mirrors.

Illuminated entry system.

Digital quartz clock.

Cargo area 12V aux pwr outlet.

Grocery bag hooks

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system.

Electronic brake force distribution.

Brake assist.

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

Star Safety System -inc: vehicle stability control (VSC), traction control (TRAC), anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA), Smart Stop Technology (SST).

Daytime running lights.

Front energy absorbing crumple zone.

Side impact door beams.

Driver & front passenger advanced airbags w/occupant classification sensor.

Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side airbags.

All rows side curtain airbags.

Driver & front passenger knee airbags.

3-point ALR/ELR seatbelts in all passenger seats, ELR seatbelt in driver seat.

Driver & front passenger seatbelt pretensioners & force limiters.

2nd & 3rd row lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system.

Driver & front passenger seatbelt warning sensor.

Child protector rear hatch & door locks.

Front & rear clearance sonar.

Energy-dissipating interior trim.

Emergency trunk release

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

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
2.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
25,000.

Roadside Assistance Note:
24/7 Roadside Assistance

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 ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V055000.

Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 13, 2012.

Component:
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
976.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ALTIMA AND VERSA VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS..

Consequence:
THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY..

Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 615-725-1000..

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:
12V494000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 10, 2012.

Component:
SUSPENSION.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
13,919.

Summary:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification..

Consequence:
The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash..

Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about October 29, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261..

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:
11V408000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 09, 2011.

Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
54.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 21, 2011 AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 28, 2011 BECAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY..

Consequence:
THE AFFECTED ACU WILL NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED AND THIS ISSUE MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS NOT TO INFLATE IN A CRASH WHEN THEY ARE DESIGNED TO INFLATE. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY..

Remedy:
NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 22, 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:
Not Applicable.

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

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

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..

Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
18.5%.

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.

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