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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

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2012 Nissan Pathfinder
Starting Price:
$29,290
Estimated MPG:
15 city | 22 hwy
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Manual

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
Radio:
AM/FM stereo

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Child Safety

Child safety locks:
Yes

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt-adjustable

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
40.0 "
Front Leg Room:
42.4 "
Overall height:
72.0 "
Overall Length:
192.3 "
Overall Width:
72.8 "
Rear Head Room:
39.0 "
Rear Leg Room:
34.2 "
Wheelbase:
112.2 "

Engine

Compression Ratio:
9.70 : 1
Displacement:
241 cu.in.
Horse Power:
266 hp
Size:
4.0 L
Vehicle Emissions:
ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
V-6
Drive type:
rear-wheel
Engine liters:
4.0
Fuel tank capacity:
21.1gal.
Horsepower:
266hp @ 5,600RPM
Number of valves:
24
Recommended fuel:
premium unleaded
Torque:
288 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Transmission:
5 speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
15 mpg
Highway:
22 mpg

Instrumentation

Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
7

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension Type:
Double wishbone

Third Row Seat

Type:
50-50

Tires

Diameter:
16.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
75
Speed Rating:
S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
AS
Width:
245 mm

Transmission

Automatic type:
Automatic
Number of speeds:
5

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
4,427 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
6,000 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
79 cu.ft.
Payload:
1,047 lbs.
Towing Capacity:
6,000 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
16
Rim Type:
Silver aluminum
Width:
7

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Number of doors
: 4
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: liftgate
Roof rack
: rails only
Skid plates
Trailer hitch receiver

Convenience Features

1-touch down
1-touch up
Air conditioning
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Illuminated entry
Overhead console
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Rear beverage holders
Rear door bins
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Tilt steering wheel
Trunk/hatch auto-latch

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
CD player
Diversity antenna
Speakers
: 6

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Front reading lights
Low tire pressure warning
Rear window defroster
Rear window wiper
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers
Voltmeter

Off-Road Capability

Approach angle
: 28 deg
Departure angle
: 24 deg
Ground clearance (min)
: 221mm (8.7")
Ramp breakover angle
: 22 deg

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: V-6
Drive type
: rear-wheel
Engine liters
: 4.0
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 15mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 22mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 21.1gal.
Horsepower
: 266hp @ 5,600RPM
Limited slip differential
Number of valves
: 24
Recommended fuel
: premium unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 288 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Transmission
: 5 speed automatic
Variable intake manifold
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Security system
Traction control

Seats and Trim

3rd row seats
: split-bench
Front center armrest
Front seats
: bucket
Max seating capacity
: 7
Rear seats
: split-bench
Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

3rd row headroom
: 932mm (36.7")
3rd row hiproom
: 1,118mm (44.0")
3rd row legroom
: 714mm (28.1")
3rd row shoulder room
: 1,450mm (57.1")
Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 9.70 to 1
Curb weight
: 2,008kg (4,427lbs)
Engine bore x stroke
: 95.5mm x 91.9mm (3.76" x 3.62")
Engine displacement
: 4.0 L
Engine horsepower
: 266hp @ 5,600RPM
Engine torque
: 288 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,849mm (72.8")
Exterior height
: 1,829mm (72.0")
Exterior length
: 4,884mm (192.3")
Front headroom
: 1,016mm (40.0")
Front hiproom
: 1,410mm (55.5")
Front legroom
: 1,077mm (42.4")
Front shoulder room
: 1,481mm (58.3")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 2
GVWR
: 2,722kg (6,000lbs)
Interior cargo volume
: 467 L (17 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 2,243 L (79 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 2,849L (100.6 cu.ft.)
Payload
: 475kg (1,047lbs)
Rear headroom
: 991mm (39.0")
Rear hiproom
: 1,463mm (57.6")
Rear legroom
: 869mm (34.2")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,483mm (58.4")
Towing capacity
: 2,722kg (6,000lbs)
Turning radius
: 6.0m (19.6')
Wheelbase
: 2,850mm (112.2")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 245/75SR16.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 245/75SR16.0
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size
: 16"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 36 months/36,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 60 months/ unlimited distance
Powertrain warranty
: 60 months/60,000miles
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