Nissan folks want us to think
the Altima coupe is a sporty car, mentioning it in the same sentence as the likes of the Ford Mustang.
More information about the 2009 Nissan Altima: With slick coupe styling that bears a resemblance to the much more expensive INFINITI G37, the 2009 Nissan
Altima coupe ranks as one of the most distinctive mid-size two doors, but with a sportier character than others in its class.
However,
this Altima coupe has grown on me, too.
Getting back to
this Altima coupe, other new touches for 2010 include the revised interior with better materials, and the center console redo looks sleeker.
The Altima coupe has been somewhat of a dud.
It might be a one and done situation for
the Altima coupe to leave the Accord as the lone entry in this segment.
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Don't take that as a criticism of
the Altima coupe, because it isn't — all this applies to the Honda Accord coupe, too.
It was even more surprising that designers massaged
the Altima coupe into a genuinely pretty car.
I suspect one reason is the revival of the domestic pony car market — suddenly
the Altima coupe not only has to battle a rejuvenated Ford Mustang, but also a Chevrolet Camaro and a Dodge Challenger, all available, nicely equipped, in the same price range as this deluxe Altima coupe SR — about $ 30,000.
That's for the top - of - the - line
Altima coupe, though, like the model SR test car.
It's a strong, proven engine, but
the Altima coupe's suspension and 18 - inch all - season tires, coupled with the Altima's front - wheel - drive platform, make this essentially a sporty coupe, instead of a sports coupe.
The base
Altima coupe, at under $ 24,000, is standard with a 2.4 - liter, 175 - horsepower four - cylinder engine that can squeeze out an EPA - rated 23 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, compared to the 18/27 mpg rating for the V - 6 test car, which isn't bad for 270 horsepower.
The Altima coupe is no sports car, but handling is quite good, thanks to a supple suspension and grippy 17 - inch tires on alloy wheels.
Keep in mind that
the Altima coupe is mechanically unchanged for 2013.
The outgoing Altima sedan (and current
Altima coupe) had a nice, though somewhat plain - looking, interior.
Added comfort with contemporary style is the leather interior to heighten the quality and craftsmanship for the Nissan Altima More information about the 2008 Nissan Altima: With styling that bears some resemblance to the much more expensive INFINITI G37 coupe, the new 2008 Nissan
Altima coupe ranks as one of the most distinctive mid-size two doors, with a sportier character than competitors like the Toyota Solara and Chrysler Sebring.
That changes for 2008, and judging from
the Altima coupe's appearance — its downright stunning appearance — this addition is overdue.
We suspect, however, that
the Altima coupe's target audience cares more about styling and value than front - versus rear - wheel - drive dynamics.
Looks aside,
the Altima coupe will not be confused with a true sport coupe such as the G35.
No, Nissan doesn't expect
Altima coupe buyers to sacrifice much in the way of creature comforts or style.
In online forums, the new
Altima coupe has been dubbed «the poor man's Infiniti G35.»
In this form,
the Altima coupe isn't a bad choice, with styling cool enough to drive on a date, decent steering and handling, and Japanese reliability all for less than $ 24,000.
Evan McCausland talks a lot of sense about
the Altima coupe, although I'm probably not as much a fan as he is.
Not exact matches
There is no word whether a new generation
coupe will join the
Altima lineup anytime soon, but we wouldn't keep our hopes up, since the midsize
coupe segment has largely fizzled out save for the Honda Accord
Coupe.
For the 2014 model year, the Top Safety Pick award goes to the Chevrolet Spark, Dodge Dart, Ford Focus, Honda Civic
coupe, Hyundai Elantra, Scion TC, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV Crosstrek, Chrysler 200 sedan, Dodge Avenger, Kia Optima, Nissan
Altima, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Passat, Acura TL, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and Volvo XC90.
North American International Auto Show highlights: The 2017 Detroit Auto Show featured the new Kia Stinger, Mercedes - Benz E-Class
coupe, Toyota Camry, Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept (the next
Altima), Honda Odyssey, Infiniti QX50 concept, Chevrolet Traverse, Lexus LS, and Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept (a modern EV Microbus).
Our lineup ranges from the Sentra,
Altima and Maxima sedans and the 370Z and GT - R sports
coupes; to the Juke, Rogue and Murano crossovers and the larger Pathfinder and Armada SUVs; to the Frontier, Titan and Titan XD trucks.
More information about the 2011 Nissan
Altima: Whether as a
coupe or sedan, the
Altima feels quite sporty, with better steering and handling than most other mid-size sedans.
«A strong sedan starting point, such as the new
Altima, also gives you a tremendous advantage — if you get the basics right, you can focus your efforts on the unique desires of
coupe buyers, including wanting a purely personal space,» said Bosley.
The 13 cars that earned the rating are the Acura TL, Dodge Avenger and its twin, the Chrysler 200 sedan, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord
coupe and sedan, Kia Optima, Nissan
Altima sedan, Subaru Legacy and its twin, the Subaru Outback, Suzuki Kizashi, Volkswagen Passat and Volvo S60.
When Nissan upsized the
Altima for 2002 to battle the Camry and Accord head - on, there was speculation that a
coupe would follow sooner or later.
The Nissan
Altima has been around since 1993, but only as a sedan, never as a two - door
coupe.
The navigation system is updated, heated mirrors and a cabin filter are now standard features, and two new colors have been added to the palette.2010 370Z Roadster: All - new for 2010, the Roadster shares the
coupe's mechanicals but replaces its fixed roof with a power - operated soft top and a longer list of standard features.2010
Altima: A mid-cycle refresh gives both the
Altima Sedan and
Coupe a new look, while the interior also benefits from some of the attention.
Nissan's strategy with the 240SX is to label it «an affordable luxury
coupe,» in much the same way it hyped
Altima as something more for less.
Toyota has dropped the Camry Solara and Nissan has not announced plans for a
coupe version of its new
Altima.
The
Altima comes as a sedan or two - door
coupe, with a 4 - cylinder or V6 engine.
The 2013 Nissan
Altima comes in sedan and
coupe body styles.
Nissan did far more than drop a
coupe body on the existing
Altima sedan.
Inside, the
Altima SR
coupe is nicely appointed, but not to, say, Maxima or 370Z levels.
The Frech firm is planning a
coupe version on the new Laguna, and from the 26 new Renault models that will debut between now and 2009, the Laguna
Coupe will borrow underpinnings from the
Altima, thanks to Renault's alliance with Nissan.