2012 Nissan Xterra S specs & colors
Sport Utility
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
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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261 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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11.3 x 0.7 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11.7 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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4.0L/241
Displacement
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281 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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261 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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10.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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46 in
Second Hip Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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9 in
Min Ground Clearance
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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106 in
Wheelbase
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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32 in
Liftover Height
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66 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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5
Passenger Capacity
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75 in
Height, Overall
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36 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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36 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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40 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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179 in
Length, Overall
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37 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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43 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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Steering
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20
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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P265/70R16
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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P265/70R16
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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P265/70R16
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight
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750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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4,144 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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