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2012 Nissan Altima review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

18 city, 27 highway, 21 combined

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What is new for the 2012 Nissan Altima?

  • Altima trims have been upgraded with Sync System as standard equipment this year.
  • The Base trim now comes with AM/FM Stereo as standard equipment.

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RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Nissan Altima an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Nissan Altima 14th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.

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Nissan Altima features and specs

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SR 2WD 2D Coupe

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Smart Key

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

270

Torque (ft-lbs)

258

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

20

Wheelbase

105.3"

Overall length

180.9"

Width

70.7"

Height

55.9"

Leg room

F 42.5"/R 34.4"

Head room

F 37.2"/R 35.6"

Front tires

P235/45VR18

Rear tires

P235/45VR18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

100/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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