These are standard specifications for the 2012 Nissan Altima, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
CVT
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Transverse | |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2007 - 2012 |
| Price : | MSRP: $20,410-30,760 Invoice: $19,565-28,498 |
| Weight : | 3180 lbs | 1442.424 kg |
| MPG City : | 23 |
| MPG Highway : | 32 |
| Introduced At : | 2006 New York City, NY |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.31 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 3900 RPM |
| Bore : | 89.0 mm | 3.504 in. |
| Stroke : | 100.0 mm | 3.937 in. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6200 RPM |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 95.5 mm | 3.76 in. |
| Stroke : | 81.4 mm | 3.205 in. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6600 RPM |
CVT
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : | Not Tested |
| Frontal passenger : | Not Tested |
| Side driver : | Not Tested |
| Side rear passenger : | Not Tested |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  Risk of Rollover 10.5% |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20111121 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V055000 |
| Summary | NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ALTIMA AND VERSA VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS. |
| Consequence | THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
| Remedy | NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 615-725-1000. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | STEERING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20120510 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V494000 |
| Summary | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification. |
| Consequence | The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Remedy | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Nissan Altima FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Nissan Altima?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Nissan Altima? A: The 2012 Nissan Altima has wheelbase sizes of 105.30 and 109.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Nissan Altima? A: The 2012 Nissan Altima has lengths of 180.90 and 190.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Nissan Altima? A: The 2012 Nissan Altima has a width of 70.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Nissan Altima have?A: The 2012 Nissan Altima has 39.70- to 40.60-inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Nissan Altima have?A: The 2012 Nissan Altima has legroom of 42.50- to 44.10-inches.Q: How much did the 2012 Nissan Altima cost when new?A: The 2012 Nissan Altima had a base price of approximately $22,123 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2012 Nissan Altima? A: The 2012 Nissan Altima was offered as a Coupe, Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Nissan Altima cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Nissan Altima had an MSRP of $20,410 - $$30,760 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Nissan Altima have? A: The 2012 Nissan Altima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 3900 RPM V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2012 Nissan Altima have? A: The 2012 Nissan Altima had a CVT gearbox.