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2012 Nissan Altima

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Are you looking for excellent fuel efficiency or spirited performance? Say yes to both, in a Nissan Altima® Sedan or Coupe. And enjoy every exhilarating moment knowing your Altima is built to last. Start the engine with a push of a button. Then make a quick getaway with the outstanding response and smoothness of a virtually gearless CVT transmission or a sporty 6-speed manual. Whether you choose the exciting 4-cylinder or potent V6, you can always count on Altima going out of its way to deliver an invigorating ride. Innovation that lasts. Innovation for all.

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2012 Nissan Altima
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Video Presentation of the Nissan Altima
Video Presentation of the Nissan Altima
Altima 2.5 SAltima 3.5 SAltima 3.5 SR
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Type SedanSedanSedan
Passengers 555
Doors 444
PRICE Back to top 
Altima 2.5 SAltima 3.5 SAltima 3.5 SR
Price $ 25,693$ 30,193$ 33,793
MECHANICAL Back to top 
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Engine 2.5L L4 DOHC 16-valve3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve
HP (hp@rpm) 175 @ 5600270 @ 6000270 @ 6000
Torque (lb.ft@rpm) 180 @ 3900258 @ 4400258 @ 4400
Drivetrain Front-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Transmission 6 speed manualContinuously Variable TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission
Opt. Transmission #1 Continuously Variable Transmission--
Brakes 4-wheel disc4-wheel disc4-wheel disc
ABS 4-wheel ABS4-wheel ABS4-wheel ABS
Power Steering StdStdStd
Front Suspension IndependentIndependentIndependent
Rear Suspension IndependentIndependentIndependent
WHEELS AND TIRES Back to top 
Altima 2.5 SAltima 3.5 SAltima 3.5 SR
Tires P215/60TR16P215/60TR16P215/55VR17
Wheel Type Steel wheels with coversSteel wheels with coversAlloy wheels
PERFORMANCE Back to top 
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 Data is not available.
SECURITY Back to top 
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Driver Airbag StdStdStd
Passenger Airbag StdStdStd
Side Airbags StdStdStd
Side Curtains StdStdStd
Traction Control StdStdStd
Stability Control StdStdStd
Alarm System StdStdStd
Anti-theft System StdStdStd
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Altima 2.5 SAltima 3.5 SAltima 3.5 SR
Trim Cloth seatsCloth seatsCloth seats
Heated Seats OptFrontFront
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE Back to top 
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Air Conditioning StdStdDual-zone auto climate control
Cruise Control StdStdStd
Power Locks StdStdStd
Remote Keyless Entry StdStdStd
Power Windows StdStdStd
Power Mirrors StdStdStd
Adjustable Steering Manual tilt / telescopicManual tilt / telescopicManual tilt / telescopic
Sunroof Opt-Power
Navigation System Opt-Opt
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Altima 2.5 SAltima 3.5 SAltima 3.5 SR
AM/FM Radio StdStdStd
with cassette ---
with CD ---
FUEL CONSUMPTION Back to top 
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Manual Transmission
city / highway
(L/100 km)
8.8 / 6.28.8 / 6.28.8 / 6.2
Automatic Transmission
city / highway
(L/100 km)
8.7 / 6.010.4 / 6.010.4 / 6.0
DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND WEIGHT Back to top 
Altima 2.5 SAltima 3.5 SAltima 3.5 SR
Length (mm) 4,8444,8444,844
Width (mm) 1,7951,7951,795
Height (mm) 1,4741,4741,473
Wheelbase (mm) 2,7742,7752,775
Curbweight (kg) 1,4371,5251,526
Trunk Size (L) 433433433
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 767676
CO2 EMISSIONS Back to top 
Altima 2.5 SAltima 3.5 SAltima 3.5 SR
Manual Transmission (KG/year) 3496--
CVT Transmission (KG/year) 345041404140
WARRANTIES Back to top 
Altima 2.5 SAltima 3.5 SAltima 3.5 SR
General
(years / km)
3 / 60,0003 / 60,0003 / 60,000
Powertrain
(years / km)
5 / 100,000 5 / 100,000 5 / 100,000
Perforation Corrosion
(years / km)
5 / Unlimited5 / Unlimited5 / Unlimited
Roadside Assistance
(years / km)
3 / 60,0003 / 60,0003 / 60,000
Emissions
(years / km)
8 / 130,0008 / 130,0008 / 130,000