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2012 Nissan Xterra Specifications

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Specifications are based on the latest product information available at time of printing

Mechanical

Engine 

Name

VQ40

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Longitudinal

Cylinders / configuration

V6

Block / head composition

Aluminum/aluminum

Displacement

4.0L (3,954 cc)

Horsepower

261 @ 5,600 RPM

Torque (lb-ft)

281 @ 4,000 RPM

Bore & stroke (mm)

95.5 x 92

Compression ratio (:1)

9.7

Spark plugs

Platinum-tipped

Maximum engine speed

6,000 rpm

Induction system

Nissan Variable Induction System

Valvetrain

DOHC, Silent Chain, Two-Stage,
4-Valves per Cylinder

Engine mounts

3 solid (non-fluid filled) mounts

Recommended fuel

Regular unleaded

Emissions system

50-state ULEV
Tier2 Bin 5

Exhaust

Single exit / main and post mufflers

Electrical

Ignition system

Electronic (direct ignition)

Starter

12 volt

Alternator

110 ampere

Battery

GR24F-550

Transmission and Drive System

4x2

4x4

Drive configuration

2WD or part-time 4WD

Transmission type                     
5-speed automatic
6-speed manual

 

X 4x2, X 4x4, S 4x2, S 4x4, PRO-4X 4x4 
S 4x4, PRO-4X 4x4

Gear ratio
     1st
     2nd
     3rd
     4th
     5th
        6th
     Reverse

M/T            A/T

  1.  
    1. 3.842
    2. 2.353
    3. 1.529
    4. 1.000

1.000         0.839
0.769
3.966         2.765

Final drive ratio (:1)

M/T   A/T
3.692  3.133
(3.357 for PRO-4X A/T)

Transfer case gear ratio (:1)                 Low
High

-

2.625

-

1.000

OR VDC (includes Hill Start Assist [HSA] and Hill Descent Control)

 

S (4x4 PRO-4X model A/T only)

Electronic locking rear differential

S (PRO-4X model only)

Brake Limited-Slip Differential (BLSD)

S (PRO-4X model only)

Brakes

Standard

Front       Type
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc
11.65 x 1.1

Rear        Type
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc
11.26 x 0.71

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
        Number of wheels/channels/sensors

S
4/4/4

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

S

Parking brake                                      Type
Location

Foot pedal
Left of brake/clutch

Steering 

Type

Power rack-and-pinion

Power-assisted

Engine-speed-sensitive

Overall ratio (:1)

20.4

Turns (lock-to-lock)

3.54

Curb-to-curb turning diameter (ft.)

37 ft. 7 in. (4x2), 37 ft. 3 in. (4x4)

Manual tilt steering

S

Steering wheel
   3-spoke

 

 Urethane
Leather-wrapped
Audio/Bluetooth® controls on steering wheel

X

S

PRO-4X

S

S

-

-

-

S

-

-

S

Suspension

Front
    Stabilizer bar

Independent double-wishbone
33 mm diameter

Rear
    Stabilizer bar

Multi-leaf with solid axle
25.4 mm diameter

Bilstein® gas-filled shock absorbers

S (PRO-4X models only)

Body / Chassis

Type

Body-on-Frame (ladder-type)

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

Skid plates  
Engine lower (front undercover) 
Oil pan
                                             Transfer case
                                                   Fuel tank

S
S (PRO-4X models only)
S (PRO-4X models only)
S (PRO-4X models only)

Tow hooks 1 in front

S

Exterior

Wheels & Tires

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Wheels

Center cap alloy (steel for X models)

16-inch steel

S

-

S

-

-

16-inch aluminum-alloy (7.0JJ)

-

S

-

S

-

16-inch aluminum-alloy PRO-4X style (7.0JJ)

-

-

-

-

S

Steel spare

S

Tires

 

P265/70R16 OWL – BFGÔ Long Trail

S

S

S

S

-

P265/75R16 OWL – BFGÔ Rugged Trail

-

-

-

-

S

Spare tire

Full-size

Lights

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Headlights

Type

Halogen

Front fog lights

-

-

-

-

S

Roof-mounted off-road lights (built in air dam)

-

-

-

-

S

Exterior Features

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Outside mirrors

 

Type                               Folding/black dual

S

Adjustment                                     

Dual power (manual on X)

Bumpers Front– sandblast aluminum/black
Rear – dark gray
Rear bumper step pad
Rear bumper side step

S

Outside door handles Front
Rear

Black
Black

Body side moldings

-

S

-

S

S

UV cut glass windows

S

Privacy glass

Rear door windows, rear quarter windows , liftgate window

Wipers

Front – variable intermittent

S
S

Rear – 4-speed fixed intermittent/washer

Roof rack

Roof rails with air dam

S

 

Gear basket

-

-

-

S

S

 

Roof rack w/cross bars

-

-

-

-

S

Interior

Seating

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Capacity

5 passengers

Materials

Cloth

S

S

S

S

-

 Cloth – Unique PRO-4X Color Combinations

-

-

-

-

S

Leather-appointed

-

-

-

-

O

Front seats

Type

Bucket

                          Active Head Restraints

S

4-way manual driver’s seat
8-way manual adjustable driver’s seat
Driver’s seat manual lumbar support
4-way manual adjustable passenger’s seat                            
Flat-down passenger seat w/backboard         

S
-
-
S
-

-
S
S
S
-

S
-
-
S
-

-
S
S
S
-

-
S
S
S
S

2nd Row

Type

3-passenger, split bench fold flat (60/40)

                            Removable seat cushion
      Detachable, height adjustable headrests

S

Cargo Area

Luggage floor box

S

Luggage cargo net
First Aid Kit
Carpeting
Easy-Clean Washable
Cargo Channel System

-
-
S
-
-

-
S
-
S
S

-
-
S
-
-

-
S
-
S
S

S
S
-
S
S

Floor mats

 

 

 

 

S

    Rear cargo area ceiling hooks x4 (metal)
Floor hooks x4
Side-mounted hooks x2

-

S

-

S

S

Driver’s side foot rest

Audio

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

AM/FM/CD

S

S

S

S

-

AM/FM/6CD Rockford Fosgate® w/subwoofer       

-

-

-

-

S

     Speed sensitive volume

-

-

-

-

S

     MP3 CD capability

-

-

-

-

S

     Aux-in jack

-

-

-

-

S

     XM® Satellite Radio (A/T models only) (XM® subscription required, sold separately)

-

-

-

-

S

Speaker details
     (2) Fr door, (2) Rr door, (2) Fr tweeters
     (2) Fr door, (2) Rr door, (2) Fr tweeters,
         (2) Rr tweeters + subwoofer

 

S

S

S

S

-

-

-

-

-

S

Instrumentation

Meters/gauges
     Speedometer – MPH main, KPH sub
     Tachometer
     Coolant temperature
     Fuel level
     Oil pressure
     Volt meter

Analog

Warning Lights
     Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
     Air bag
     ABS
     Parking brake

S

White gauge faces

S - PRO-4X

Comfort & Convenience Features

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Cruise control w/ steering mounted controls

S

Power windows

Driver’s one-touch auto-down

Power door locks w/anti-lockout feature

S

Remote keyless entry system

S

Fuel filler door

Manual release

Rear heater ducts

S

Cup holders

Front
Rear

w/rubber insert (2)
rear of center console (2)

Power outlets

3 (instrument panel, rear passenger area, cargo area)

Inside rearview mirror

Manual

S

S

S

S

-

Auto-dimming w/compass

-

-

-

-

S

Glove box (with lock)

S

Sunvisor
   w/extender and vanity mirror
  w/extender and vanity mirror, illuminated

 

-

S

-

S

-

-

-

-

-

S

Air conditioning/heater

Single manual temp control

Microfilter

S

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
   Driver
   Passenger
   Side-impact supplemental
   Curtain side-impact/rollover supplemental

S

S

S

S

S

Outboard seat belts                             Front
                                                         
                                                     2nd Row

3-point height-adjusting w/pretensioners and load limiters
3-point LH/RH w/ AELR

Center seat belts                                  Rear

3-point

Power window lockout button

S

Child seat tether anchors – three

S

LATCH system

S

Child safety rear door locks

S

Passive Safety

Energy-absorbing steering column

S

Zone body construction with front crumple
zones and rear crumple zones

S

Side-door guard beams

S

Shift Interlock System

S

Vehicle Dynamic Control w/Traction Control

 S

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

S

Security

Tamper proof door lock key cylinder

S

Immobilizer

S

Vehicle Security System (VSS)

S

Dimensions

Exterior (inches)

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Wheelbase

106.3

Overall length

178.7

Overall width

72.8

Overall height w/ standard roof rack

74.9

Track width

Front/rear

61.8/61.8

Minimum ground clearance    

 

8.2

8.2

9.1

9.1

9.5

Cargo liftover height

32.2

Step-in height

Front/rear

21.2/22.2

Angle of approach (degrees)

30.5

30.5

32.0

32.0

33.2

Angle of departure (degrees)

27.5

27.5

28.8

28.8

29.4

Interior (inches)

Front

2nd Row

Head room

39.9

39.3

Leg room

42.4

34.4

Hip room

55.9

46.1

Shoulder room

58.3

58.3

Weights

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Curb (lbs)
M/T
 A/T

 

-
4,143

 

-
4,145

 

-
4,354

 

4,390
4,391

 

4,410
4,425

Weight dist. (%)

M/T          Front/Rear

-

-

-

53/47

53/47

A/T           Front/Rear

52/48

51/49

53/47

53/47

53/47

GVWR (lbs)

5,201

5,399

Capacities

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

Fuel (gallons)

21.1

Oil (quarts)

5.4

Coolant (quarts)

10

Payload (lbs)       M/T
A/T                              

-

-

1,060

990

989

1,058

1,056

1,045

952

974

Volume (cubic feet)

Passenger compartment

99.8

Cargo                                             Seats up

36.3

Total

136.1

EPA Fuel Economy
(Actual mileage may vary)

4x2

4x4

Automatic                               City/Highway

16/22

15/20

Manual                                   City/Highway

-

16/20

Packages/ Options

4x2

4x4

 

X

S

X

S

P4X

PRO-4X Leather Package: Leather seating surfaces, passenger seat back pocket (deletes fold flat passenger seat)

-

-

-

-

O

S – Standard
O – Optional
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