Nissan Altima
Nissan's 2002 Altima debuted as the hot rod of $25,000 midsize sedans, offering a 240-horsepower V-6 and aggressive styling to boot. It caught its rivals off guard, but they soon caught up: Competitors such as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry now offer equally potent engines. The Altima's V-6 doesn't entice as it once did, especially when weighed against the car's interior, which critics said fell short of standards set by Honda and Toyota.
Nissan redoubled its efforts with the 2007 Altima, a car that's slightly smaller in length than its predecessor but offers more luxury, extra power and refined styling. The new model features an updated version of Nissan's 3.5-liter V-6 coupled with a manual or continuously variable transmission. A gasoline/electric hybrid version will also be available for 2007. Details on the hybrid are forthcoming.
Four-cylinder Altimas come in 2.5 or 2.5 S trim levels, while the 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL carry the V-6. All go on sale in fall 2006. Competitors include the Accord, Camry and various other midsize family sedans.
Exterior
Measuring 189.8 inches long, the 2007 Altima is 2.5 inches shorter than the 2006 model. Height remains at 57.9 inches, and width increases slightly to 70.7 inches. Styling changes are most noticeable in the rear, where jeweled taillights are jagged and stretch farther toward the C-pillar than before. The lower bumper wraps cleanly around, and dual exhaust pipes are standard.
Revisions are less apparent in the front. The grille includes a subtle notch in the center that Nissan calls its "T" shape (also seen on the 2007 Quest minivan and Maxima sedan). The 2007 Altima's flared fenders and sculpted headlights resemble Nissan's 350Z sports car.
Standard wheels measure 16 inches in diameter. The 3.5 SE has 17-inch wheels and a sport-tuned suspension, effectively replacing last year's sporty Altima SE-R. Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights are optional on V-6 models.
Interior
The lower dashboard looks similar to the Accord's, with rotary climate controls and a large cubby ahead of the gearshift. Nissan dropped the previous model's portal-strewn instrument panel for a conventional, domed version, and uplevel models add a passenger setting to the automatic climate control. Options include Intelligent Key access with push-button start, a navigation system and nine-speaker Bose audio.
Trunk volume measures 15.6 cubic feet, which beats the Accord (14.0) and Camry (15.0), but falls short of the Ford Fusion (15.8).
Under the Hood
The standard engine is Nissan's 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which produces an estimated 165 hp and 170 pounds-feet of torque. That's down 10 hp from the previous model, which Nissan attributes to new rating procedures set by the Society of Automotive Engineers. The automaker's 3.5-liter V-6 is again available on the Altima 3.5 SE or 3.5 SL, where it makes an estimated 265 hp and 255 pounds-feet of torque.
A six-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission is available with either engine.
Safety
Side-impact and side curtain-type airbags are standard, as are four-wheel disc brakes. Antilock brakes are standard only on V-6 models, where an electronic stability system is available.
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Nissan redoubled its efforts with the 2007 Altima, a car that's slightly smaller in length than its predecessor but offers more luxury, extra power and refined styling. The new model features an updated version of Nissan's 3.5-liter V-6 coupled with a manual or continuously variable transmission. A gasoline/electric hybrid version will also be available for 2007. Details on the hybrid are forthcoming.
Four-cylinder Altimas come in 2.5 or 2.5 S trim levels, while the 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL carry the V-6. All go on sale in fall 2006. Competitors include the Accord, Camry and various other midsize family sedans.
Exterior
Measuring 189.8 inches long, the 2007 Altima is 2.5 inches shorter than the 2006 model. Height remains at 57.9 inches, and width increases slightly to 70.7 inches. Styling changes are most noticeable in the rear, where jeweled taillights are jagged and stretch farther toward the C-pillar than before. The lower bumper wraps cleanly around, and dual exhaust pipes are standard.
Revisions are less apparent in the front. The grille includes a subtle notch in the center that Nissan calls its "T" shape (also seen on the 2007 Quest minivan and Maxima sedan). The 2007 Altima's flared fenders and sculpted headlights resemble Nissan's 350Z sports car.
Standard wheels measure 16 inches in diameter. The 3.5 SE has 17-inch wheels and a sport-tuned suspension, effectively replacing last year's sporty Altima SE-R. Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights are optional on V-6 models.
Interior
The lower dashboard looks similar to the Accord's, with rotary climate controls and a large cubby ahead of the gearshift. Nissan dropped the previous model's portal-strewn instrument panel for a conventional, domed version, and uplevel models add a passenger setting to the automatic climate control. Options include Intelligent Key access with push-button start, a navigation system and nine-speaker Bose audio.
Trunk volume measures 15.6 cubic feet, which beats the Accord (14.0) and Camry (15.0), but falls short of the Ford Fusion (15.8).
Under the Hood
The standard engine is Nissan's 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which produces an estimated 165 hp and 170 pounds-feet of torque. That's down 10 hp from the previous model, which Nissan attributes to new rating procedures set by the Society of Automotive Engineers. The automaker's 3.5-liter V-6 is again available on the Altima 3.5 SE or 3.5 SL, where it makes an estimated 265 hp and 255 pounds-feet of torque.
A six-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission is available with either engine.
Safety
Side-impact and side curtain-type airbags are standard, as are four-wheel disc brakes. Antilock brakes are standard only on V-6 models, where an electronic stability system is available.
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