2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5
$20,550
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5 S
$22,710
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5 SL
$22,710
2dr Cpe I4 Manual 2.5 S
$24,040
2dr Cpe I4 CVT 2.5 S
$24,640
4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SR
$25,570
2dr Cpe V6 CVT 3.5 SR
$28,970
2dr Cpe V6 Manual 3.5 SR
$31,200
$22,710
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 175.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 27 combined MPG
  • 180.9" length, 55.9" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Brilliant Aluminum Metallic

Interior
Grey-Violet
Medium Grey

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I4
MPG
23 City / 32 Hwy
Horsepower
175 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.5 x 0.4 in
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.7 x 1.0 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 5600
Displacement
2.5L/-TBD-
Engine Type
Gas I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
180 @ 3900
Transmission Options
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
23 City / 32 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
8.0 qts

Measurements

Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Leg Room
44 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Wheelbase
109 in
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
Height, Overall
58 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Passenger Volume
101 ft³
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Length, Overall
191 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Liftover Height
28 in

Safety

Brake Assist
Standard

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P215/60TR16
Rear Tire Size
P215/60TR16
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Tire Size
T135/90D16
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs

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