Overview: Nissan Altima

Overview: Nissan Altima

Summary:

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Pros:

-Acceleration

-Handling

-Ride (not SE)

-Fuel Economy

Cons:

-Rear Seat Space

-Ride (SE)

Overall:

A decent sporty sedan, but not a great family sedan.

Also Recommended:

-Acura TSX

-Chevrolet Malibu

-Ford Fusion

-Honda Accord

-Hyundai Sonata

-Mazda6

-Mitsubishi Galant

-Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

-Toyota Camr

Evaluations:

Interior Comfort: 6/10

Interior Quality: 7/10

Refinement: 6/10

Fun-to-Drive: 7/10

Fuel Economy: 8/10

Safety: Unknown

Price: 5/10

Overall: 7/10

Recommended: Yes.

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The Basics:

Pricing:

Models/Base Price (MSRP):

2.5: $17,950 (Limited Availability)

2.5S: $19,800

3.5SE: $24,000

Hybrid: $24,400 (Limited Availability)

3.5SL: $28,400

Current rebate: None

Destination Charge: $615

Dimensions:

Length: 189.8 inches

Width: 70.7 inches

Height: 57.9 inches

Wheelbase: 109.3 inches

Weight: 3055-3268 lbs

Trunk Volume: 17.9 cubic ft

Max Towing Capacity: 1,000 lbs

Powertrain:

2.5-liter I4:

Standard on: 2.5, 2.5S

Optional on: NA

Standard Transmission: 6-speed manual

Optional Transmission (2.5 S): CVT

Horsepower: 175

Torque: 180 lb/ft

2007 EPA-standard Mileage:

EPA City Mileage: 26 mpg

EPA Highway Mileage: 34 mpg CVT, 35 mpg manual

EPA Overall Mileage: 29 mpg CVT, 30 mpg manual

2008 EPA-standard Mileage:

EPA City Mileage: 23 mpg

EPA Highway Mileage: 31 mpg CVT, 32 mpg manual

EPA Overall Mileage: 26 mpg

3.5-liter V6:

Standard on: 3.5SE, 3.5SL

Optional on: NA

Standard Transmission: 6-speed manual

Optional Transmission: CVT

Horsepower: 270

Torque: 258 lb/ft

2007 EPA-standard Mileage:

EPA City Mileage: 22 mpg CVT, 21 mpg manual

EPA Highway Mileage: 28 mpg CVT, 29 mpg manual

EPA Overall Mileage: 24 mpg

2008 EPA-standard Mileage:

EPA City Mileage: 20 mpg CVT, 19 mpg manual

EPA Highway Mileage: 26 mpg CVT, 27 mpg manual

EPA Overall Mileage: 22 mpg

Safety Ratings:

NHTSA Frontal Crash Test, Driver: 5/5

Front Passenger: 5/5

NHTSA Side Crash Test, Driver: 5/5

Front Passenger: 4/5

NHTSA Rollover Resistance: 4/5

IIHS Offset Crash Test: Good

IIHS Side Crash Test: NA

IIHS Head Restraint: NA

If you can read this, congratulations. Not everyone can read it, or course.

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Reviews:

Consumer Guide

Car and Driver (2.5S)

Car and Driver (3.5SE)

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