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 trims on the Altima include: the 2.5 Base (on the sedan only), the 2.5 S, and the 3.5 SR. Safety features include: four-wheel disc brakes, anti-lock brakes, six airbags, active front head restraints, vehicle stability and traction control, front seat-belt pre-tensioners and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). 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 above prominent wheel arches. The suspension is tuned to provide the driver with a more nimble feel and heightened responsiveness.
For the 2010 model year, Altima receives a significant number of refinements, including a restyled grille, hood, front bumper and rear license plate finisher. Also, the 3.5 SE trim has been renamed the 3.5 SR.
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[The 3.5-liter V6] is incredibly smooth and powerful, like a turbo with no turbo lag. -- AutoWeek
This four-cylinder powerplant has plenty of power and is very responsive in both urban and freeway environments. -- Canadian Driver
Handsome and aggressive new body -- Edmunds.com
Plenty of convenient storage areas and huge cupholders -- iZoom.com
It's one of those somewhat rare family sedans that actually stands out in the crowd and delivers on the expectations set by its looks. -- New Car Test Drive
Nobody should feel claustrophobic in the rear seat. -- The Detroit News
Here's the cool feature...the radio provided memory settings for three different users. -- USA Today