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Summary
Nissan has done some whittling to make the Altima even more financially attractive than it was before. Our $21,558 test car, outfitted with leather ($1299), anti-lock brakes and the automatic, may not be the best example of this, however. A better example is the GXE, which starts at $17,660 and includes air conditioning, an AM/FM/CD/cassette sound system, cruise control, tilt steering, digital clock, vanity mirrors, and power windows, mirrors and locks. For $2200 more than the basic XE, that's a pretty attractive array of comfort amd convenience goodies, and it should help keep the new Altima solidly in the hunt. The bottom line: the new Altima is better than the original, which was pretty good in its own right. Build quality is exceptionally high, the car has the feel of solid goods and the price-feature ratio is right. This car isn't as roomy as the Toyota Camry and new Honda Accord, and if you want V6 go-power you'll have to shop elsewhere, but it's still a delight to drive, and a good buy. That adds up to value by any reckoning.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Engines:
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2.4-liter dohc 16v 4-cylinder |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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Dual airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Smyrna, TN |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Altima SE |
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Standard Equipment:
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Air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette audio, power windows, power mirrors, keyless remote entry, cruise control, tilt steering, anti-theft system, rear-seat pass-through, rear window defogger, intermittent wipers, fog lights, aluminum alloy wheels |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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ABS, automatic transmission, power leather seats |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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21558 |
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Layout:
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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150 @ 5600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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154 @ 4400 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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31/24 |
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Wheelbase:
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103.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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183.1/69.1/55.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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59.3/58.9 |
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Turning circle:
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37.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.4/52.5/42.0 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.7/52.6/33.9 |
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Cargo volume:
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13.8 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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2921 |
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Tires:
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P205/60R-15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum |
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Fuel capacity:
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15.9 |
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