2012 Nissan Xterra

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2012 Nissan Xterra

Starting MSRP $25,480–$30,640

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: PRO-4X 4dr 4x4

Engines

See Specs 261-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 550 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Automatic locking hubs  
3.69 Axle ratio  
Available Axle ratio: 3.36  
Standard Part-time four-wheel drive  
Standard Four-wheel drive  
Standard Electronic transfer case  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

5-spd automatic w/OD

Available Overdrive  
Available Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Bilstein brand name front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Bilstein brand name rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P265/75SR16.0 OWL AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Standard Brake actuated limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Skid plates  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Black front and rear bumpers with metal-look rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard 1 front tow hooks  
Standard Front and rear mud flaps  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Roof rack  
Standard Roof rack (load 150 lbs.)
Standard Metal-look grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Available Seatback storage pockets: 2  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Manual driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Available Manual reclining passenger seat  
Available Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Fold flat passenger seat  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Standard Premium cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Available Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Plastic cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  
Standard Cargo net  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Available SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Rockford Fosgate amplifier  
Standard Digital signal processor  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 9 performance speakers  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Lightbar  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Compass  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
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 Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Available Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
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 and rear seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
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 First aid kit  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
241 cu.in. Engine displacement  
261-hp @ 5,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
281 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
3.8" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
9.70 to 1 Compression ratio  
21.1 gal. Fuel tank capacity
16 mpg Fuel economy city  
20 mpg Fuel economy highway  
4,417 lbs. Curb weight  
5,399 lbs. GVWR  
989 lbs. Payload  
5,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
9,660 lbs. GCWR  
178.7" Exterior length  
72.8" Exterior body width  
74.9" Exterior height  
106.3" Wheelbase  
61.8" Front tread  
61.8" Rear tread  
18.7' Turning radius  
32 degrees Approach angle  
29 degrees Departure angle  
9.5" Ground clearance (min.)  
24 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
32.2" Load floor height  
42.4" Front legroom  
34.4" Rear legroom  
39.9" Front headroom  
39.3" Rear headroom  
55.9" Front hiproom  
46.1" Rear hiproom  
58.3" Front shoulder room  
58.3" Rear shoulder room  
99.8 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
36.3 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
65.7 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
65.7 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
36.1" Interior cargo height  
61.4" Interior cargo length  
36.7" Interior cargo length to rear seat  
43.3" Interior cargo width (max.)  

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