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2012 model year
What's new for 2012.
The 2012 Altima serves as the final year for the fourth generation, focusing on value-oriented packages. New 'Value' and 'Convenience' packages are added to the 2.5 S trim to bundle popular features like Bluetooth, a power driver's seat, and automatic headlights. The Altima Hybrid is discontinued for this model year.
Trims
- Discontinuation of the Altima Hybrid model.
- New 2.5 S Value Package and 2.5 S Convenience Package introduced.
Exterior
- Headlight bezels on the S trim change from chrome to gloss black.
Trims
Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.
2012 Nissan Altima
Sedan 2.5
- Horsepower
- 175
- City MPG
- 23
- Highway MPG
- 32
- Engine
- 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 180 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Xtronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 23 / 32
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 16 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Standard equipment
- Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
- Push Button Ignition
- Power windows, door locks and outside mirrors
- 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Remote keyless entry and trunk release
- Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter
- 6 Standard air bags
2012 Nissan Altima
Sedan 2.5 S
- Horsepower
- 175
- City MPG
- 23
- Highway MPG
- 32
- Engine
- 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 180 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Xtronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 23 / 32
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 16 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Adds over Sedan 2.5
- Nissan Intelligent Key
- AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers
- Auxiliary audio input jack
- Driver and front-passenger seatback pockets
- Passenger visor vanity mirror
- Driver’s footrest finisher
- Carpeted trunk lid trim
2012 Nissan Altima
Sedan 3.5 SR
- Horsepower
- 270
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Engine
- 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6
- Horsepower
- 270 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Xtronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 20 / 27
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 17 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Adds over Sedan 2.5 S
- 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine
- Sport-tuned suspension
- 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Automatic on/off headlights
- Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System
- Folding heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators
2012 Nissan Altima
Coupe 2.5 S
- Horsepower
- 175
- City MPG
- 23
- Highway MPG
- 31
- Engine
- 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 180 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- City / highway MPG
- 23 / 31
- Seating
- 4 seats
- Wheel size
- 17 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Standard equipment
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
- AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers
- Auxiliary audio input jack
- Cruise control
- 60/40 Split fold-flat rear seats with lock
- Multi-functional trip computer
- Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter
- 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
2012 Nissan Altima
Coupe 3.5 SR
- Horsepower
- 270
- City MPG
- 18
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Engine
- 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6
- Horsepower
- 270 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- City / highway MPG
- 18 / 27
- Seating
- 4 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Adds over Coupe 2.5 S
- 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Fog lights
- Larger exhaust outlet chrome-tip finishers
- Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature
- Folding heated outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
- Digital Bose audio system with XM Satellite Radio
- Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System
- RearView Monitor
- USB connection port for iPod interface
- 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls
- Automatic on/off headlights
The trims, side by side.
Scroll sideways to see every trim →
"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.
5 of 5 trims
| Trim | Sedan 2.5 | Sedan 2.5 S | Sedan 3.5 SR | Coupe 2.5 S | Coupe 3.5 SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City / Hwy / Combined (MPG) | 23 / 32 / - | 23 / 32 / - | 20 / 27 / - | 23 / 31 / - | 18 / 27 / - |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 175 hp | 270 hp | 175 hp | 270 hp |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Sedan 2.5 | Sedan 2.5 S | Sedan 3.5 SR | Coupe 2.5 S | Coupe 3.5 SR | |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Xtronic CVT | Xtronic CVT | Xtronic CVT | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Name | 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder | 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 | 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Type | Inline 4-cylinder | Inline 4-cylinder | V6 | Inline 4-cylinder | V6 |
| Displacement l | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Horsepower | 175 | 175 | 270 | 175 | 270 |
| Horsepower RPM | 5600 | 5600 | 6000 | 5600 | 6000 |
| Torque lb ft | 180 | 180 | 258 | 180 | 258 |
| Torque RPM | 3900 | 3900 | 4400 | 3900 | 4400 |
| Fuel injection | Nissan Direct Ignition System | Nissan Direct Ignition System | Nissan Direct Ignition System | Nissan Direct Ignition System | Nissan Direct Ignition System |
| Sedan 2.5 | Sedan 2.5 S | Sedan 3.5 SR | Coupe 2.5 S | Coupe 3.5 SR | |
| City MPG | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 18 |
| Highway MPG | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 27 |
| Sedan 2.5 | Sedan 2.5 S | Sedan 3.5 SR | Coupe 2.5 S | Coupe 3.5 SR | |
| Length (in) | 190.7 | 190.7 | 190.7 | 180.9 | 180.9 |
| Width (in) | 70.7 | 70.7 | 70.7 | 70.7 | 70.7 |
| Height (in) | 58 | 58 | 57.9 | 55.9 | 55.9 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 109.3 | 109.3 | 109.3 | 105.3 | 105.3 |
| Sedan 2.5 | Sedan 2.5 S | Sedan 3.5 SR | Coupe 2.5 S | Coupe 3.5 SR | |
| Wheel size (in) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Wheel material | steel | steel | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy |
| Wheel finish | bolt-on wheel covers | bolt-on wheel covers | bolt-on wheel covers | – | – |
| Sedan 2.5 | Sedan 2.5 S | Sedan 3.5 SR | Coupe 2.5 S | Coupe 3.5 SR | |
| Abs standard | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Vdc standard | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Airbags count | 6 | 6 | 6 | – | – |
| Sedan 2.5 | Sedan 2.5 S | Sedan 3.5 SR | Coupe 2.5 S | Coupe 3.5 SR | |
| Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Push Button Ignition | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Power windows, door locks and outside mirrors | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Remote keyless entry and trunk release | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 6 Standard air bags | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Nissan Intelligent Key | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auxiliary audio input jack | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driver and front-passenger seatback pockets | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Passenger visor vanity mirror | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Driver’s footrest finisher | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Carpeted trunk lid trim | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine | - | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Sport-tuned suspension | - | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Automatic on/off headlights | - | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System | - | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Folding heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| 6-speed manual transmission | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| 60/40 Split fold-flat rear seats with lock | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-functional trip computer | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Fog lights | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Larger exhaust outlet chrome-tip finishers | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Folding heated outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Digital Bose audio system with XM Satellite Radio | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| RearView Monitor | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| USB connection port for iPod interface | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls | - | - | - | - | Yes |