2012 Nissan Xterra S specs & colors

Sport Utility

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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
$28,470
Starting MSRP
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2012 Nissan Xterra S

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Oxford White / Lt Graphite

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,343 lbs
Base Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight

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