Home > Nissan > Nissan Altima > 2012 Nissan Altima > 2012 Nissan Altima Specifications > 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 Specs & Features
RESEARCH a MODEL
2.5
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
SedanCOUPE
TRIM
MSRP
Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 $20,550
Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 S $22,710
Nissan Altima Sedan 3.5 SR $25,570
ENGINE
Type:
2,488cc Inline-4
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVTCS)
Power [hp at rpm]: 175 at 5,600
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 180 at 3,900
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 100.0
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Redline: 6,200
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 23 / 32
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Ratios: 2.35 - 0.39
Final Drive: 5.80
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.7 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
11.5 x 0.4 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,180
GVWR [lbs]:
4,279
Weight distribution: 61 / 39
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 20.0
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
36.1
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Halogen headlights
  • Low emission vehicle (LEV II)
  • P215/60 TR16 all-season tires
  • Security system
  • Spare wheel
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
190.7
Width [in.]:
70.7
Height [in.]:
58.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 109.3
Front Track [in.]: 61.0
Rear Track [in.]: 61.0
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.31
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 door curb lights
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
  • Chrome exhaust tip
  • Power remote left door mirror
  • Power remote right door mirror
  • Variable intermittent and speed-sensitive wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
100.7
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.8
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
44.1
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.8
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
55.7
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.5
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
56.8
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 52.5
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
15.3
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 12V power outlets
  • 4 speakers
  • 4-way front passenger bucket seat
  • 6-way driver bucket seat
  • Air conditioning
  • Ashtray
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light and tie-down anchors
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front and rear
  • Driver footrest
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Power windows; with one-touch open on driver's side
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Smart Key
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Visor vanity mirror on driver side
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front adjustable anti-whiplash head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control