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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Gas I4

Displacement

2.5L/152

1.8L/-TBD-

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 Combined

130 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

128 @ 3600

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.54

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3585 lbs

2837 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

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

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

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 1.10 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.1 x 0.40 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 7.0 in

16 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 7.0 in

16 x -TBD- in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55R17

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R17

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

39 (Est) MPG

39 MPG

Cruising Range - City

680.00 mi

396.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

40 (Est) MPG

30 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

40 (Est) MPG

34 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

663.00 mi

514.80 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

17.0 gal

13.2 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

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

5.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.8

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

37.4 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

102.3 ft³

95.9 ft³

Front Head Room

37.6 in

39.4 in

Front Leg Room

42.1 in

42.5 in

Front Shoulder Room

58.2 in

54.7 in

Front Hip Room

55.1 in

50.9 in

Second Head Room

37.9 in

36.7 in

Second Leg Room

39.2 in

37.4 in

Second Shoulder Room

56.5 in

53.9 in

Second Hip Room

54.6 in

50.1 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

111.0 in

106.3 in

Length, Overall

195.2 in

182.1 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

72.2 in

69.3 in

Height, Overall

57.5 in

58.9 in

Track Width, Front

62.6 in

60.2 in

Track Width, Rear

62.2 in

60.2 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.5 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

14.0 ft³

15.1 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

2.5L DOHC 16-valve VVT-i Atkinson-cycle I4 hybrid engine.

Push button start.

Hybrid system -inc: sealed nickel-metal hydrogen battery, dual integrated permanent synchronous electric motor, integrated regenerative brake system.

Continuously variable transmission (ECVT).

Front wheel drive.

Battery saver.

MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: offset coil springs, stabilizer bar.

Dual-link independent MacPherson strut rear suspension -inc: offset coil springs, stabilizer bar.

Variable-assist pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes.

Hidden exhaust w/chrome-accented cover

1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine.

Electronically controlled drive-by-wire throttle.

Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Sport/eco drive modes.

Front wheel drive.

Battery saver.

Independent strut front suspension.

Rear torsion beam suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Electric pwr speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front ventilated disc/rear drum brakes

EXTERIOR

17" x 7.0" alloy wheels.

P215/55R17 all-season tires.

Temporary spare tire.

Pwr tilt/slide moonroof -inc: sliding sunshade.

Color-keyed bumpers.

Auto on/off headlamps.

Halogen headlamps.

LED taillights.

Acoustic noise-reducing windshield.

Color-keyed manual folding heated pwr mirrors w/turn signal indicators.

Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers

16" steel wheels w/full wheel covers.

P205/55HR16 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Body color bumpers.

Chrome grille w/silver accents.

Multi-reflector halogen headlamps -inc: LED accents, auto off headlamps.

LED taillights.

Body color pwr mirrors -inc: manual folding.

Green tinted glass.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Chrome door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

Display AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player -inc: 6.1" touch-screen, w/vehicle info, aux audio input jack, USB port w/iPod connectivity, Bluetooth capability w/streaming music feature, (8) speakers

AM/FM audio system w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (6) speakers, aux audio input jack

INTERIOR

Heated front bucket seats w/active headrests.

8-way pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar.

4-way pwr front passenger seat.

Leather seat trim.

Fold-down rear seats -inc: center armrest w/(2) cup holders, trunk pass through.

Center console w/sliding cover/armrest -inc: storage compartment, dual cup holders, 12V aux pwr outlet.

eBin sliding electronic device holder -inc: wire management feature, illuminated interior storage, aux audio jack, USB port, (2) 12V aux pwr outlets.

Tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio & multi-information display controls -inc: Bluetooth hands-free phone controls.

Leather-trimmed steering wheel.

Multi-information display -inc: twin tripmeters, outside temp display, fuel economy history, avg fuel economy, distance-to-empty.

Anti-theft system w/engine immobilizer.

Pwr windows -inc: auto up/down, jam protection, retained pwr.

Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout feature.

Remote keyless entry -inc: 3-door smart key, panic alarm, illuminated entry, trunk release.

Pwr trunk & fuel-filler door releases.

Cruise control.

Garage door opener.

Dual-zone automatic climate control -inc: air filtration, rear seat vents.

Rear defogger w/timer.

Illuminated glove box.

Wood-grain style trim -inc: smoked chrome interior accents & door handles.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass.

Overhead console w/front map lights & sunglasses storage.

Dual sun visors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Rear passenger reading lamps

Premium cloth seat trim.

Front bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual adjustable driver, 4-way manual adjustable passenger.

60/40 split fold-flat rear seats.

Tilt/telescoping steering column.

Steering wheel mounted illuminated cruise & audio controls.

Trip computer.

Instrumentation -inc: outside temp gauge, fuel consumption gauge, tachometer, chrome accents.

Vehicle immobilization system.

Vehicle security system.

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

Pwr door locks w/auto-lock.

Remote keyless entry.

Remote trunk/fuel door release.

Air conditioning -inc: in-cabin micro filter.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Premium cloth door trim.

Soft touch driver side door armrest.

(2) 12V pwr outlets.

Rear center armrest w/(2) cup holders.

Cargo area light.

Daytime illumination.

Overhead LED map light.

Front passenger seatback pocket.

Front/rear door map pockets.

Dual visor vanity mirrors w/extensions.

Front/rear passenger assist grips

SAFETY

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

Smart stop technology.

Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA).

Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/off switch.

Traction control (TRAC).

Daytime running lights.

Front/rear crumple zones.

Side-impact door beams.

Driver & front passenger advanced airbags -inc: occupant sensor.

Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags.

Front & rear side curtain airbags.

Driver knee airbag.

Back up camera.

Collision sensors -inc: high-voltage battery deactivation.

3-point seatbelts for all passenger seating positions -inc: front adjustable shoulder belt anchors, emergency locking retractor (ELR), passenger automatic locking retractors (ALR).

Outboard front seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters.

Child restraint system w/rear seat lower anchors, tether anchor brackets.

Child protector rear door locks.

Direct tire pressure monitor system.

Internal trunk-release handle.

Whiplash-lessening front seats

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist.

Vehicle dynamic control (VDC).

Traction control system (TCS).

Side-door guard beams.

Zone body construction w/front/rear crumple zones.

Energy absorbing front/rear bumpers.

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

Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags.

Roof mounted curtain airbags for outboard positions.

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

3-point ELR driver seat belt.

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

Child safety rear door locks.

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

Emergency inside trunk release.

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.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Hybrid/Electric Components Years:
8.

Hybrid/Electric Components Miles/km:
100,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
2.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
25,000.

Roadside Assistance Note:
24/7 Roadside Assistance.

Maintenance Years:
2.

Maintenance Miles/km:
25,000

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V505000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 16, 2013.

Component:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
9795.

Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.".

Consequence:
A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331..

Dates of Manufacture:
AUG 11, 2013 to AUG 26, 2013.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V728000.

Mfg's Report Date:
NOV 03, 2015.

Component:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
30,812.

Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object..

Consequence:
A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Remedy parts for a permanent fix for this issue are not yet available. On November 18, 2015, Toyota sent owners an interim notification and dealers will temporarily disable the PCS. When the improved PCS components are available for the permanent remedy, owners will be mailed a second notification. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E..

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:
13V069000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 01, 2013.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
82,038.

Summary:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag..

Consequence:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury..

Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2013. 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:
14V138000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 24, 2014.

Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
989701.

Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult..

Consequence:
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger..

Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-April 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261..

Dates of Manufacture:
APR 22, 2012 to JAN 06, 2014.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V681000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 20, 2015.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
919.

Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult..

Consequence:
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger..

Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan 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:
16V242000.

Mfg's Report Date:
APR 26, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
622,110.

Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 13, 2012, to April 14, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front passenger air bag to not be turned off as designed when a CRS is in the seat..

Consequence:
If the frontal passenger air bag deploys in the event of a crash when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat, there will be an increased risk of injury to the child in the CRS..

Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. The remedy is not yet available. Owners will be mailed an interim notification by the end of June 2016 and will be sent a second letter when the remedy is available. Owners are warned not to install a CRS in the front seat. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669..

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:
13V068000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 01, 2013.

Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
392.

Summary:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Sentra vehicles manufactured from September 11, 2012, through October 4, 2012. Some fuel tank assemblies were not properly sealed during the manufacturing process. As a result, a small amount of gasoline may leak from the tank when it is full..

Consequence:
A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire..

Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2013. 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

News - Crash Test Results

Overall Rating:
* * * * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * * * *.

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * * * *.

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

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:
10.7%.

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.

Overall Rating:
* * * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * *.

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * * * *.

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

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:
12.1%.

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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