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2012 Nissan Sentra SE-R CVT

The 2012 Nissan Sentra SE-R CVT is a 177-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a nissan xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,490 MSRP.

It makes 177 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 172 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.

The Sentra measures 180.1 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,131 lb.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$20,490 ($29,004 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L I4
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower177 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque172 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionNissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Tank Capacity14.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent Strut w/Coil Springs
Rear SuspensionTorsion Beam
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.7 x 0.94 in
Rear Brake Disc11.5 x 0.35 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 x 7.0 in
Wheels Rear17 x 7.0 in
Tires FrontP225/45VR17
Tires RearP225/45VR17
Dimensions & Weight
Length180.1 in
Width70.5 in
Height59.5 in
Wheelbase105.7 in
Front Track59.5 in
Rear Track60.4 in
Curb Weight3,131 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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