2012 Nissan Sentra

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2012 Nissan Sentra

Starting MSRP $16,430–$20,990

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: 2.0 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)  
See Specs 135-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 2-speed CVT w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 100-amp. alternator  
Standard 650 CCA battery  
(60Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
3.93 Axle ratio  
Available Axle ratio: 5.41  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

2-spd CVT w/OD

Available Overdrive  
Available Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Semi-independent rear torsion beam suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Full wheel wheel covers  
Standard P205/60HR15.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 15" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Manual remote side-view door mirrors  
Available Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Available Front and rear mud flaps  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Black w/chrome surround grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Mechanical fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Passenger-side visor mirror  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, console insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Available Metal-look shift knob  
Standard Metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard 4 speakers
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Digital/analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
122 cu.in. Engine displacement  
140-hp @ 5,100 rpm Engine horsepower  
147 lbs.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.3" x 3.5" Engine bore x stroke  
9.70 to 1 Compression ratio  
14.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
24 mpg Fuel economy city  
31 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.35 Drag coefficient  
2,906 lbs. Curb weight  
3,950 lbs. GVWR  
1,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
179.8" Exterior length  
70.5" Exterior body width  
59.5" Exterior height  
105.7" Wheelbase  
59.8" Front tread  
60.8" Rear tread  
17.7' Turning radius  
5.6" Ground clearance (min.)  
7.3" Ground clearance (max.)  
42.4" Front legroom  
34.5" Rear legroom  
40.6" Front headroom  
37.3" Rear headroom  
54.1" Front hiproom  
53.0" Rear hiproom  
56.9" Front shoulder room  
55.1" Rear shoulder room  
97.4 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
13.1 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
13.1 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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