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2021 Nissan Altima receives a prestigious award from US News & World Report

2021 Nissan Altima Altima, Nissan’s best-selling sedan, has won the US News & World Report’s “Best Cars for Teens” award as the top choice in the $30,000 to $35,000 category segment. The sexy Altima managed to impress the jury with its reliability ratings, crash tests scores, available driver assistance functions, and recommendations from top critics.

2021 Altima offers ProPILOT Assist and Safety Shield 360 with Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning, radar-based Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and High Beam Assist, all part of the standard equipment.

The winners of the Best Cars for Teens awards all have active safety features that can help teens safely develop their driving skills while lowering the risk that they’ll be involved in a collision, said Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor of U.S. News Best Cars, the winners also have strong crash test ratings, so if a collision occurs, there’s a better chance of occupants being protected.

In addition, 2021 Altima can also be specified with All-Wheel Drive, which uses an advanced torque split control strategy which automatically redistributes torque to the wheels (from 0:100 front up to 50:50 front-to-rear) according to road and driving conditions.

2021 Nissan Altima receives a prestigious award from US News & World Report

August 23, 2021

2019 Nissan Maxima is rated top large vehicle for second consecutive year!

2019 Nissan Maxima As Nissan prepares to launch the all-new and revised 2020 Versa compact sedan, its flagship Maxima sedan continues the strong showing in J.D Power consumer studies. Maxima was named the top ranked vehicle at the event. As you might know, US Automotive Performance APEAL is one of the biggest and most prominent automobile events and has awarded the next-gen model in the Large Car segment for the second consecutive year. Furthermore, this award follows Maxima’s top ranking in the 2019 US Initial Quality Study Large Segment, making it one of the seven machines to earn both awards this year.

Nissan’s second most advanced sedan lineup, the Altima has also earned some recognitions this year – it is tied for best Midsize Car with two other vehicles in the 2019 APEAL Study. Along with its bigger sibling, all-new Altima and the upcoming Nissan Versa is set to have one of the most advanced and flexible sedans in the industry.

Also, three other 2019 Nissan models performed excellently in their respective categories: Armada, Murano and TITAN. In the 2019 IQS awards TIITAN was ranked not only the best performer in the “Large Light Duty Pickup” segment, but also tied for seventh in fewest overall problems among all vehicles studies.

The annual APEAL Study, now in its 24 year, surveys purchasers and lessees of new machines, giving owners a platform to evaluate their car, truck and SUV across 77 specific attributes. Then the results are combined into an overall APEAL score, which is measured on a 1,000-point scale.

Source: Nissan

July 25, 2019

Nissan announces details about new 2019 Altima lineup

Nissan announces details for the new 2019 Nissan Altima that goes on sale Oct. 3 at all Nissan dealers worldwide. Offered in five trim levels, the new family member will offer refined drivetrain system, tons of new gadgets and numerous improved ones. So, let’s dive in!

All models will be geared with a 2.5-liter engine and will also feature Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system. However, SRR and Platinum grades will be optionally available with 2.0-liter VC-Turbo engine with four-wheel drivetrain system. Furthermore, all vehicles will feature ProPILOT Assist system, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning, radar-based Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and High Beam Assist systems.

2019 Nissan Altima

And as it comes to utility and entertainment gadgets, new Altima offers large list of goodies: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone incorporation systems, 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, 8-inch color display with multi-touch control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning and Rear Door Alert. Neat!

As it seems, Nissan team has prepared a good well-rounded machine with neat set of technologies and utility goodies. However, we eagerly await the debut event that would demonstrate even more about brand’s latest model. Given that Nissan has been doing just fine lately, we are, indeed, convinced that the new Altima will be as good as previous models. Stick with us!

2019 Nissan Altima

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October 1, 2018

Candy Skull Altima to enter the Continental Tire Series

2017 Nissan GT-R Premium revealed! Here are some details! front view With its new design the latest Nissan Altima looks more like the 370Z Coupe, than the previous generation. With its core attributes like lowered ride height, sleeker aerodynamic profile, and a sporty attitude, the Altima is definitely one of the best cars out there, which is absolutely ready to take on the… racetrack.

CRG Nissan Altima Coupe in a Candy Skull livery is about to enter the upcoming IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge race at Watkins Glen International Raceway. This is the fourth round this season, which will start on July 2.

What happened the first three rounds of the season? The CRG and drivers Sarah Cattaneo and Owen Trinkler are each in fifth place in the Team and Drivers Street Tuner (ST) Class Championship Points. This includes their impressive win at Sebring International Raceway in March.

CRG Nissan Altima Coupe side view

By the way the Altima Coupe that CRG will campaign was previously (during 2013 and 2014 season) run by the popular Skull Candy team. Later in 2015 this team participated in a different series. The livery fuchsia/black became a hallmark of the Skull Candy team and lucky the Altima will continue to be dressed in it.

There are no words of engine change, so the best that this car can produce is 270 horsepower from its 3.5-liter V-6 unit, mated to a CVT gearbox. Driving enjoinment and precision are ensured by the stiffer suspension tuning, paddle shifters, and unique black wheels fitted with Continental tires.

Joe Cattaneo, who is CRG principle, said that the new team is excited to bring Nissan back to the Continental Tire series. He continued that Honda will be the toughest competitor on the racetrack, not only because the Civic Si but also because of its excellent teams.

Source: Nissan

June 13, 2016

Nissan Team Offers a Challenge to All Altima Fans Out There

2016 Nissan Altima Nissan started a challenge that is entirely fan-focused. Widely reviewed on all social media sites, the Nissan crew wants to challenge anyone to prove himself as worthy for the latest Altima model. What is required, brand’s fans should watch closely for screenshots and answer questions about footage, which features Altima in flashing lights, reflective glass, fast-moving scenes and other. In this way, all participants will have the chance to win one of the 10 cash prices. The contest will be running along all social media from 1 p.m. ET on Monday, November 2, until 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, November 16.

As you might know, Altima is Nissan’s best-selling vehicle in North America and with the latest 2016 model year the brand makes it even better. Now the special car comes with restyled exterior and interior, along with some even better technology units, along with upgraded safety features. In addition, highway fuel economy is further improved to deliver outstanding performance. And this is not all. With the addition of the latest SR model, 2016 Altima is available in a choice of seven trims: 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SR, 2.5 SV, 2.5 SL, 3.5 SR and 3.5 SL. In fact, the five 2,5-liter units come with 182hp (133 kW) DOHC inline 4-cylinder units, while the 3.5-liter versions offer a total of 270hp (198 kW) via DOHC V6 engines.

2016 Nissan Altima

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November 2, 2015

Nissan Brings Even More Surprices With “The Altima Chase” [Video]

With the success of last year’s campaign “Ride of Your life“, Nissan brings it back for one more time. But this time with even more events. The brand announced the start of “The Altima Chase” project, that will take the “Ride of Your Life” campaign to a even higher level. Let’s see some more details.

As we told you, Nissan team promoted customers to “unlock” the Altima from a special box. The luckiest people were given a chance to experience the sedan on a racetrack. Instantly. How cool is that?

Now, “The Altima Chase” starts with video, that tracks down the car via numerous clues on social media. For three weeks fans and customers will have to find out where the Altima is hidden. And when they do, or to be more precise, when one of them is lucky enough to find out the hidden vehicle, he takes it as a giveaway price. The rest of the participants also get some prices: numerous Nissan– and Altima-inspired gear and cash prizes.

The social media element for the campaign started on May 11 and will run through the end of the month. Fans and customers have the chance to find clues in all the social media, along with the official Nissan website.

We wish good luck to all participants. We hope we will be lucky enough to talk with the winner!

Source: Nissan

May 12, 2015

“Ride of Your Life” Launches for Second Time!

A year ago Nissan brand started its popular “Ride of Your Life” marketing campaign. You might remember, that the project captured attention with stories of people, who were given an especially upgraded and tuned vehicle, just to find out, that this is a stock production Altima sedan car. This year “Ride of Your Life” is back and offers interactive consumer experience. Let see what Nissan team has to offer.

As you will see for yourself, the video below shows a group of customers at a local market, who have the chance to “unlock” a big box, where a team of professional racers expect the lucky guy, who can try out the car on a sports track immediately. The idea is to demonstrate, that the 2015 Nissan Altima is capable of conquer the sports track at full-throttle performance.

The filming of the video took place in Southern California. Once the car is “unlocked”, participants join the professional race team and go for a simulated race experience, where every one of the lucky customers can have a lap by themselves under the guidance of the professional driving team. Definitely a mall trip, that they will remember for a long time.

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May 5, 2015

Nissan Altima is most comfortable car under USD 30,000

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Owners of the Nissan Altima have one more reason to be happy with their purchase – in the United States the Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com has named the 2014 Nissan Altima one of the “10 most comfortable cars under USD 30,000”. The Altima is sixth on the list with KBB.com editors specifically citing its “notably comfortable” NASA-inspired “Zero Gravity” front seats as a selling-point.

“In addition to its advanced ‘Zero Gravity’ front seats, the 2014 Altima features soft-touch armrests as well as noise absorption materials to help reduce cabin noise and improve the overall experience inside the vehicle,“ said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations. “Coupled with its innovative, stylish design and wide range of available technology features, the Altima is the perfect home-away-from-home. This honor from Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com further reaffirms our commitment to comfortable, quality products and the needs of our customers.”

In order to create the “10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000” list, KBB.com editors select vehicles that offer comfort-oriented features and that “debuted upmarket just a few years ago”. All vehicles on the list sell for less than USD 30,000 according to Kelley Blue Book’s Fair Purchase Price (FPP), a tool designed to show shoppers what others are paying for a specific new car. The 2014 Nissan Altima FPP now is USD 21,223, which places it among the three most affordable vehicles on the list.

The 2014 Nissan Altima offers a premium exterior and interior and driver-focused technology, which make it one of the best selling cars in the United States. The starting price of only USD 22,170 adds to this performance too. The car is offered in five well-equipped models and two engines – a 182-horsepower (134 kW) 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder inline engine, that achieves US 38 mpg (6.2 liters per 100 km), and a 270-horsepower (199 kW) 3.5-liter V6 engine. Both engines arrive with a smooth and efficient Xtronic transmission.

Source: Nissan

August 27, 2014

2014 Nissan Altima Goes On Sale

Nissan has just announced that its model 2014 Altima is ready to go on sale and it is currently available in the dealerships throughout United States. The new model has redesigned exterior as well as interior and in fact it is the fifth generation of the Altima – Nissan’s top-selling vehicle.

What is new in the 2014 model is the inclusion of the NissanConnectSM connected car services with NissanConnectSM Apps, which include SiriusXM Travel Link® System (weather, fuel prices, movie times, stock updates) and revised button labels, a global smartphone integration platform that includes in-vehicle smartphone integration for Android and iPhone® operating systems.

In addition, other improvements found in this particular model include revised seat cloth; enhanced noise isolation and chrome exhaust tips. As an option there is being offered a new Sport Value Package comprising of 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, remote engine start and trunk lid spoiler.

On the other hand the new Technology Package features NissanConnectSM with Navigation, NissanConnectSM Apps smartphone integration and SiriusXM Travel Link®, plus Blind Spot Warning, Moving Object Detection and Lane Departure Warning.

Next, the new Display Audio Package includes a 5.0-inch color display, RearView Monitor, USB port, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (standard on 3.5 S, SiriusXM subscription required) NissanConnectSM Apps and diversity antenna.

2014 Altima Sedan is offered in seven models: 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SV and 2.5 SL featuring a 182horsepower (134 kW) 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and the 3.5 S, 3.5 SV and 3.5 SL with a standard 270 horsepower (199 kW) 3.5-liter V6 engine. Every engine is mated to a standard Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission).

2014 Nissan Altima Sedan Pricing:

Altima Sedan 2.5 CVT	$21,860 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 S CVT	$22,380 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 SV CVT	$24,180 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 SL CVT	$27,760 USD
Altima Sedan 3.5 S CVT	$26,160 USD
Altima Sedan 3.5 SV CVT	$28,360 USD
Altima Sedan 3.5 SL CVT	$30,660 USD

Source: Nissan

August 8, 2013

2013 Nissan Altima – $21 500

2013 Nissan Altima Sedan Nissan has released full details for the 2013 Altima mid-size sedan. This is the 5^th generation of Altima, which is the second best-selling car in the United States, previous year.

The engine range includes a 2.5-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder with 185HP (136 kW), which returns up to 38mpg. There is also a powerful 3.5 liter V6 with 274HP (201 kW) capable of doing 30 mpg on the highway.

2013 Nissan Altima is offered in four 2.5-liter engine equipped models, 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SV and 2.5 SL, along with three 3.5-liter V6 equipped models, 3.5 S, 3.5 SV and 3.5 SL.

The standard equipment of 2.5 S includes a 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, Advanced Drive-Assist^TM Display, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, cruise control, Nissan Intelligent Key®, six speakers, auto on/off headlights, in-cabin microfilter, Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire pressure readouts. The 3.5 S adds 18” wheels and tires, plus paddle shifters with manual mode.

The Altime SV has Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control, Remote Engine Start System, leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum-alloy wheels, RearView Monitor, NissanConnectSM with Pandora® radio capability, SiriusXM^TM Satellite Radio, 5.0” color audio display, USB port with iPod® connectivity and Hands-Free Messaging Assistant.

The top-of-range SL includes leather upholstery, BOSE Premium Audio System with 9 speakers (including woofers), 8-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, heated outside mirrors, LED taillights, LED outside mirror turn signals, premium interior trim, power sliding moonroof, auto dimming rearview mirror, and HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.

Just three options packages are available: a Convenience Package (2.5 SV), Navigation Package (SV) and Technology Package (SL) – along with the optional Remote Start and Rear Spoiler.

2013 Nissan Altima is priced from just $21 500 for the entry level and the range-topping 3.5 SL CVT trim level will start at $30 080.

See the full press release below.

Source: Nissan

April 6, 2012

Toyota Avalon Revealed at New York

Let the mid-sized sedan showdown begin! As promised, the 2013 Toyota Avalon makes its debut at the New York International Auto Show…in its own way. What we mean is that everything is official, the car will go on sale before the end of the year, there’s a lot of talk about where on the center console the USB port is and how the stitching inside is hand-sewn but…where’s the good stuff? Other than the fact that it will be powered by a V6, we know nothing. Is Toyota embarrassed about it or is there a surprise coming? Keeping in mind that the Avalon is pretty much an intentional jab in face of Nissan’s Altima, one must assume that whatever’s inside the Toyota’s engine bay, must be at least 3-liters.

Let’s talk about the things that have been revealed. Designed at the Calty Design Research Inc centers in California and Michigan, engineered at the Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, Mich and set to be assembled at Toyota’s plant in Georgetown, Ky, the 2013 Avalon is a pure American-bred sedan. To set itself apart from its ancestors, this one is a bit shorter, a bit narrower and a bit lower. Essentially, the wheelbase remains the same. It’s the overhangs that have been trimmed. As a result it’s also lighter – 3,497 lbs as opposed to 3,616 lbs. Some neat design features include those LED lights at the back, the sloping roofline and the flaring wheel arches. At the front, the headlights are described as “square Double-eyed” that use a “Projector Ellipsoid System” (sounds like a bad day in geometry class). Then there’s the lower front grille which to us, looks big enough to suck in orangutangs.

The more technical stuff that we know about is the suspension. MacPherson struts and rebound springs. Less body roll is the result of stiffer sway bars and an overall increased rigidity of the body thanks to additional and strategically placed welds. The power steering is electric which goes easy on the fuel economy and yet it supposedly provides crisp feedback

As we have established, the 2013 Avalon is a bit more compact from the outside but does not prevent it from being, or feeling, more roomy inside. Due to some clever design tricks the occupants actually get some more headroom. Also the luggage space has been increased to 16.0 cubic feet – a 1.6 mark more voluminous when compared to the old one. Leather wrapped around the steering wheel, shift knob and seats creates a justified sense of luxury while the center console and instruments are treated with some chrome. In terms of equipment you get three color screens that read out the multi-information display, the audio/navigation interface and the climate control panel. By the way, the climate control, as an option, can be three zoned. Who needs three different temperatures in the same car?! Other options include the JBL Synthesis Premium Audio system, a 7-inch HDD Premium Navigation, a clever cruise control and heated seats that can cool themselves as well.

Much like the Altima, the Avalon also gets a Blind Spot Monitoring system along with a rear view camera. Then there’s the standard stuff you’d find in every car these days – ABS, traction control, stability control, brake assist etc. You know the story.

Source: Toyota

April 6, 2012

Nissan Altima Debut at NYIAS

Here it is. After countless, uninspiring teasers, the latest Nissan Altima finally shows up to the world. And you know what? On paper it sounds pretty good. There’s a lot to work here with but the main points are that it is lighter, more economical then ever, torquey and abundantly equipped.

At the engine bay, there isn’t much going on. Sure, the Altima comes with a choice between a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder and a 3.5-liter V6 power plan but neither of these engines are mind blowingly innovative. Rather, they are proven. Carryovers from previous generations. The 2.5 unit, being a bit lighter now and having a cleverer valve timing, produces 7 hp more. That makes an overall power output of 182 hp and just as much lb-ft of torque. The advanced, award-winning VQ35DE 3.5-liter V6 remains rated at 270 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

So, on what ground do the Nissan people claim that an Altima will do 38 mpg (provided that it’s the 2.5…on a highway…with proper conditions). That’s the highest economy figure they have to work with but it does make sense. While the engines have not been specifically calibrated to sip fuel, the Xtronic CVT helps the Altima do just that. With friction inside reduced by 40 percent, this shiny new gearbox has also an extended gear ratio range and logic control…whatever that means. The important thing is that with it, the 2.5 Altima achieves 27 mpg city, 38 mpg highway and 31 mpg average while the 3.5 V6 gets 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 25 mpg average – class-leading they say.

The body of the 2013 Altima might also be responsible for that frugal state of mind. We know for a fact that it is 80 pounds lighter (despite the whole car being bigger) than the previous one. It’s stiffer too thanks to the use of ultra high strength steel, the addition of a larger front tower strut brace and the new rear structural support built into the rear pass-through/parcel shelf. Not that anyone’s going to take a mid-sized saloon like the Altima to a track but it’s good to know this.

Still, with a multi-link rear suspension, one does get a deserved sense of security. ZF SACHS designed shock absorbers provide comfort and stability at the same time. There’s a thing called Active Understeer Control which, when turning, can use the car’s Traction Control System to brake the inside front wheel so that to prevent the car from going in to a tree. Electronic Hydraulic Power-Assisted Steering ensures that wonderful mechanical responsiveness combined with an electronic efficiency. There’s some standard stuff as well – ABS, Electronic Brake force Distribution etc.

Wheels and tires come in different sizes for both the 2.5 and the 3.5 setups. The former one can get the 16-inch steel rims that come with full covers and 215/60R16 tires or the 17-inch aluminum-alloys wrapped in 215/55R17 V-rated all-rounders. 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/45R18 V-rated all-season tires come as standard on the 3.5-liter V6.

Depending on the trim level pick (there are seven of them), your Altima can be packed full of smart technologies, safety features and driver aids that are supposed to make your life easier. Take for example the Blind Spot Warning, the Lane Departure Warning and the Moving Object Detection systems. They all use the same rear-mounted camera you get with the optional Technology Package. A 7.0-inch touch navigation/interactive multimedia system also comes as an option. The windshield wipers are smart and so are the headlights. The seats are ergonomically designed using NASA derived methods and when filling up the tires at a station, the Altima will honk its horn to tell you when the ideal pressure is achieved – you clever Herbie you.

So there you go. If you happen to live somewhere near the New York metropolitan area, hop by to the Jacob Javits Center in NY City. Public access will be granted from tomorrow.

Source: Nissan

April 5, 2012

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