Nissan Altima
The front-wheel drive, five-passenger Nissan Altima combines performance and an attractive exterior as either a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan.
The Nissan Altima is powered by either a 175-hp 2.5-liter I4 or a 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 and the transmission choices include a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Altima trims include: 2.5 (sedan only), 2.5 S and 3.5 SR. Safety features include: four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, six airbags, active front head restraints, vehicle stability and traction control, front seat-belt pre-tensioners and a tire pressure monitoring system. For a sportier appearance the coupe's roofline is 2.6 inches lower than the sedan's and flows back into a long and nicely sculpted tail section that narrows between wide shoulders and prominent wheel arches. The suspension is tuned to provide the driver with a more nimble feel and heightened responsiveness.
The Altima carries on for 2012 with minimal changes.
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Nissan Altima Specs
PERFORMANCE & HANDLING
- Engine
- 2.5L I-4 175 HP
- Transmission
- Xtronic 2-spd tip CVT w/OD
- Curb Weight
- 3,180 lbs.
- Fuel Economy City
- 23.0 mpg
- Fuel Economy Hwy
- 32.0 mpg
- Front Suspension
- strut
- Front Anti-Roll Bar
- front anti-roll bar
- Rear Suspension
- multi-link
- Rear Anti-Roll Bar
- rear anti-roll bar
- Front Springs
- coil
- Front Shocks
- gas-pressurized
- Rear Springs
- coil
- Rear Shocks
- gas-pressurized
- Drag Coefficient
- .31
- Brakes
- 4-wheel disc
- Wheels
- 16.0 " steel
SAFETY FEATURES
- Traction Control
- ABS & driveline
- Electronic Stability
- stability control
- Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
- 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
- Front Impact Airbags
- driver and passenger
- Driver Side Impact Airbags
- seat mounted
- Passenger Side Impact Airbag
- seat mounted
- Overhead Airbag
- curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
- Occupancy Sensor
- occupancy sensor
- Side Impact Bars
- side impact beams
CARGO CAPACITY
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
- 4,279 lbs.
- Max Trailer Weight
- 1,000 lbs.
- Interior Cargo Volume
- 15.3 cu.ft.
COMFORTS & CONVENIENCE
- Seat Trim
- cloth
- Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
- 6-way
- Vanity Mirrors
- driver
- Rearview Mirror
- day-night
- Cup Holder
- front and rear
- Front Air Conditioning
- manual
- Radio
- radio prep
- Cruise Control
- with steering wheel controls
- Door Locks
- power with 2 stage unlock
- Remote Keyless Entry
- keyfob (all doors)
- Exterior Temperature
- exterior temperature
- Trip Computer
- trip computer
- Trip Odometer
- trip odometer
- Front Windows
- power
- Rear Windows
- power
PASSENGER SPACE
- Seating Capacity
- 5
- Front Legroom
- 44.1 "
- Rear Legroom
- 35.8 "
- Front Headroom
- 40.6 "
- Rear Headroom
- 36.8 "
- Front Hiproom
- 56.8 "
- Rear Hiproom
- 52.5 "
- Front Shoulder Room
- 55.7 "
- Rear Shoulder Room
- 55.5 "
- Passenger Volume
- 101 cu.ft.