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
-
4-door -
5 seats -
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
18 combined MPG -
178.7" length, 74.9" height -
Rear Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Brilliant Aluminum Metallic
Interior
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas V6
- MPG
-
16 City / 22 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
261 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
5
Brakes
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
- Brake ABS System
-
4-Wheel
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
11.7 x 1.1 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
11.3 x 0.7 in
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Brake Type
-
Pwr
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
Electrical
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
110
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
550
Engine
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
261 @ 5600
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
281 @ 4000
- Displacement
-
4.0L/241
- Engine Type
-
Gas V6
- Transmission Options
-
A/T
5-Speed A/T
- MPG
-
16 City / 22 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
10.0 qts
Measurements
- Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Not Available ft³
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
36 ft³
- Front Hip Room
-
56 in
- Height, Overall
-
75 in
- Front Leg Room
-
42 in
- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
43 in
- Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
36 in
- Second Head Room
-
39 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
37 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
N/A
- Second Shoulder Room
-
58 in
- Length, Overall
-
179 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
9 in
- Passenger Capacity
-
5
- Front Head Room
-
40 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Not Available in
- Second Leg Room
-
34 in
- Rear Door Opening Height
-
N/A
- Passenger Volume
-
99 ft³
- Track Width, Rear
-
62 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
58 in
- Second Hip Room
-
46 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
73 in
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
N/A
- Track Width, Front
-
62 in
- Rear Door Opening Width
-
N/A
- Wheelbase
-
106 in
- Liftover Height
-
32 in
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
66 ft³
Steering
- Steering Type
-
Pwr rack & pinion
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
38 ft
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
4
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
20
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Not Available
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Solid Axle
- Suspension Type - Front
-
Double wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Multi-leaf
Tires & Wheels
- Rear Wheel Size
-
16 x 7.0 in
- Front Tire Size
-
P265/70R16
- Rear Tire Size
-
P265/70R16
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Front Wheel Size
-
16 x 7.0 in
- Spare Wheel Size
-
16 x 7.0 in
- Spare Tire Size
-
P265/70R16
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Steel
Weight & Capacity
- Curb Weight - Rear
-
N/A
- Curb Weight
-
N/A
- Curb Weight - Front
-
N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- Maximum Payload Capacity
-
N/A
- Base Curb Weight
-
4,144 lbs
- Total Option Weight
-
0 lbs
- Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
500 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
5,000 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
750 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
5,000 lbs
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
21 gal
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