2012 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 SL CVT
The 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 SL CVT is a 175-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,750 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 175 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Altima measures 190.7 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,193 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,750 ($37,865 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $27,530 ($38,969 *) |
| Destination Charge | $780 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L I4 (QR25DE) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) |
| 1st Gear | 2.35 |
| Reverse | 1.78 |
| Final Drive | 5.79 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.86 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.68 in |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.7 in x 1.0 in, vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.5 in x 0.4 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Tires Front | P215/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 61 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,193 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars