NISSAN ALTIMA

The 2011 Nissan Altima comes with a choice of either gasoline or hybrid engines, the front-wheel-drive 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5S sedan has a 2.4-liter in-line 4 cylinder with direct-injection gasoline engine, giving it ample power, however the Nissan Altima also provides you with a luxurious feel in the interiors with top of the line finishing, electronics and fabulous design making the Nissan Altima a complete package when compared with the price of the car.


The Nissan Altima has been and is a true family car, Nissan have never meant the Altima to be a sports sedan and do not shy away from admitting to that fact. However as a family car the Nissan Altima scores maximum points. The 2011 Nissan Altima has been given a makeover with changes to the hood, front grille, front bumper and rear license plate area of the car along with 16- and 17-inch wheels.



2011 Nissan Altima Power Train


The 2011 Nissan Altima has two engine choices 2.5-liter four-cylinder producing 175 horsepower with180lb-ft of torque and continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) on the Altima sedan, for the Altima coupe a six-speed manual transmission comes as standard with CVT as an option. The Nissan Altima is capable of 0-60 mph in 8.5 sec and delivers a fuel efficeincy of 23/32/27 mpg.


The Nissan Altima 3.5 SR has a 3.5-liter V6 capable of 270 hp with 258 lb-ft of torque, g7 sec. and a fuel efficiency of 20/27/23 mpg .


The 2011 Nissan Altima is available as a sedan or coupe. The hybrid-powered Altima sedan is reviewed separately. There are three trim levels: 2.5, 2.5 S and 3.5 SR.




Nissan Altima Features:


The 2011 Nissan Altima comes in tree different trims:


Nissan Altima 2.5: the Altima 2.5 is the base trim which includes16-inch steel wheels, cruise control, keyless entry, full power accessories, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, air-conditioning and a trip computer.


Nissan Altima 2.5 S: The Altima 2.5S which is available both as a sedan and coupe has keyless ignition and entry and a six-speaker stereo and 17-inch alloy wheels for the coupe along with the 2.5 package.


Nissan Altima 3.5 SR: The Altima 3.5SR comes with a V6engine,17-inch alloy wheels, sport-tuned suspension, along with the 2.5 S Convenience package.


2011 Nissan Altima Price


The Nissan Altima retails at $20,270.00 upwards.

Overall the 2011 Nissan Altima is a complete family car with ample space for a road trip while giving you a luxurious feel of an expensive car. The Nissan Altima does well on the performance front as well with a decent power train. Over all the 2011 Nissan Altima is a great car to have at a great price.