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2012 Nissan Xterra S specs & colors

MSRP
2WD 4dr Auto X
$25,480
2WD 4dr Auto S
$27,470
4WD 4dr Auto X
$27,530
4WD 4dr Manual S
$28,470
4WD 4dr Auto S
$29,520
4WD 4dr Manual Pro-4X
$30,640
4WD 4dr Auto Pro-4X
$31,690
$29,520
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Nissan Xterra S

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Oxford White / Lt Graphite

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
261 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Pwr
Brake Type
11.7 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x 0.7 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System

Electrical

110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

261 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
281 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
4.0L/241
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
10.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

58 in
Second Shoulder Room
43 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
99 ft³
Passenger Volume
39 in
Second Head Room
46 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
62 in
Track Width, Front
32 in
Liftover Height
106 in
Wheelbase
75 in
Height, Overall
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
179 in
Length, Overall
5
Passenger Capacity
37 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
62 in
Track Width, Rear
9 in
Min Ground Clearance
36 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
34 in
Second Leg Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
36 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
66 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
40 in
Front Head Room

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
20
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Suspension

Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-leaf
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P265/70R16
Spare Tire Size
16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
P265/70R16
Rear Tire Size
16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
P265/70R16
Front Tire Size
16 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,358 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight
5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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