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Nissan Division set annual records in 2013 for total deliveries, as well as Altima, Rogue, Versa, Pathfinder, LEAF, JUKE and NV.

The standard Maxima will have the same four - speed automatic transmission as Altima, although a five - speed automatic probably will be installed in the next - generation version.

This suspension leads to a strong feeling of quality as the Altima barrels down the freeway, making quick work out of the bumps and expansion joints.

Haven't been able to compare to the new 2008 Accord yet, which looks to be nice but not as sporty as the Altima.

For the first time, the Maxima will be built in the United States, on the same assembly line as the Altima in Smyrna, Tenn..

The Camry and Accord are just to plain and not even close to being as «sporty» as the Altima.

Maxima is one of six models currently built at the Smyrna plant and is assembled on the same line as the Altima midsize sedan and all - electric Nissan LEAF.

Rolling off the same assembly line as the Altima, Leaf, Rogue, Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60, the new Maxima goes on sale this summer with a base MSRP of $ 32,410.

Front passengers were perfectly comfortable though, as the Altima offers up an inviting cockpit.

Few vehicles at any price have seats as comfortable as the Altima's.

Leaf final assembly for the North American market moves from Oppama, Japan, to Nissan's adjacent Smyrna factory, where the electric runabout is built on the same line as the Altima and the Maxima.

The majority of mid-size sedans possess the same qualifications as the Altima with more compelling reasons to own them.

After the Quest, Titan and Pathfinder Armada are up and running, the plant will also produce an Infiniti version of the Pathfinder Armada, was well as Altimas, supplementing the existing Altima plant in Tennessee.

Not exact matches

Although enthusiasts don't seem to pay much attention to the Nissan Altima, buyers in the fiercely competitive mid-size segment certainly do: the five - year - old sedan emerged as last year's second - best - selling car in America.

As they say, an athlete's legs are the first to go, and while the Altima's suspension feels fine on the freeway, its knees buckle at the mere suggestion of cornering forces.

Evan McCausland talks a lot of sense about the Altima coupe, although I'm probably not as much a fan as he is.

Together with a slight improvement in drag (its coefficient drops one hundredth to 0.30; the Camry's is 0.28) and a slight reduction in weight — as much as 78 pounds, depending on trim — the new 2013 Altima posts big gains in EPA fuel economy: the city rating jumps from 23 mpg to 27 mpg, and highway mileage goes from 32 mpg to a top - of - the - class 38 mpg.

The design isn't as daring as the Hyundai Sonata, the engines aren't as innovative as those of the Ford Fusion, but the Altima is still miles more interesting than the new Toyota Camry and soon - to - be-redesigned Honda Accord.

The all - new 2019 Nissan Altima will be making its world debut as the sixth generation.

Save for some mild tweaks for the sake of fuel economy, the 2.5 - liter, 170 - hp four - cylinder shared with the Altima is essentially carryover, as is Nissan's ubiquitous CVT.

As several others have noted, the optional V - 6 engine makes this Altima an absolute rocket.

Nissan says it has no plans, as of yet, to move production to Smyrna, Tennessee, where the Rogue, Altima and other models are produced, though that could change along with the political climate — and waning demand for midsize sedans like the Altima.

Though pricing has yet to be announced, expect a similar starting price as the 2015 Altima 2.5 that costs $ 23,125 with destination.

As such, the new 2016 Nissan Altima SR gets the expected visual changes, like 18 - inch alloy wheels, a decklid spoiler, and blue stitching accents for the interior.

On the inside, the 2014 Nissan Qashqai features a similar design as the Nissan Rogue, which in turn mimics the interior of the Nissan Altima sedan, although it will not have an optional third row of seats.

But the 2016 Nissan Altima does look quite different from the outgoing 2013 - 2015 model, as it gains Nissan's V - motion front grille and angular headlights with boomerang - shaped LED accents up front, and a new rear fascia with wider taillights out back.

Product - planning chief Pierre Loing says Nissan invested four times as much money in the Altima refresh than it would on a conventional midcycle change in other models in its portfolio.

With its heavy battery pack located just behind the rear seat, the Altima hybrid's rear suspension exhibits a bit more up - and - down motion than other Altimas, but it's not as pronounced as in the Camry hybrid (possibly because of the Toyota carries more weight).

All of these changes do come with a slight price hike, as the 2016 Nissan Altima's starting price increases $ 200 to $ 23,325 with destination.

The Altima's hybrid system is essentially the same as that in the Toyota Camry hybrid, although Nissan pairs it with its own 2.5 - liter four - cylinder engine.

After getting off the train, McCausland engaged the Altima's remote start as he trudged to the car.

Looks aside, the Altima coupe will not be confused with a true sport coupe such as the G35.

Strangely, the Altima's steering is way overboosted at around - town speeds, so it's difficult to duck smoothly into holes in the urban traffic stream, but as you wheel the Altima down a winding two - lane, the steering tightens up considerably, and it's easy to carve an accurate line.

The Altima, with its relatively long wheelbase, has always rolled a lot in the front as it heeled around a corner, and while this strategy delivers cornering grip, it makes the car seem ponderous.

Returning to the subject of the interior, one must acknowledge that rear - seat riders don't fare quite as well here as they do in some competitors (Honda Accord, Nissan Altima), although there is room for a six - footer behind a six - foot driver.

The 2016 Honda Accord with a 2.4 - liter four - cylinder engine tops out at 31 mpg combined, while the 2015 Altima tops out at 31 mpg combined as well (the EPA hasn't yet rated the 2016).

If the next Altima comes off half as sharp as this creased design exercise, it should make for a pretty attractive car.

Our particular test car costs as much as a very well equipped G35 sedan, but is closer mechanically to an Altima.

The 2013 Nissan Altima is redesigned inside and out as this solid family sedan receives an infusion of style and energy.

The Altima underwent a refresh for the 2005 model year, which included a new front grille and headlights, as well as an updated interior.

After the brand ended production of the Nissan Stanza in 1992, the 1993 model year saw the introduction of the Nissan Altima The Nissan Altima was, and still is, completely manufactured in the U.S. Like its predecessor, it was classed as a compact car.

After conducting a Four Seasons test of a V -6-powered Altima (six - cylinder mid-size sedans are quickly going the way of disposable cameras), which also has the CVT as its only transmission choice, we wanted to spend some time with the four - cylinder model.

As with the new Altima, Nissan will use the redesign to make a significant gain in fuel economy.

As for the engines, a choice of two proven Altima powerplants — the 2.5 - liter DOHC 4 - cylinder and 3.5 - liter DOHC V6 — are again offered for the new model year.

Owners of other Nissan and Infiniti vehicles such as the Rogue, Pathfinder, Armada, Versa, Sentra, Altima, Maxima, Leaf, 370Z, GT - R, Frontier, Titan, NV200, Q50, Q70, Q60, QX30, QX50, QX60, QX70 and QX80 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

However, having said that, it may still face some stiff competition from cars such as Ford Fusion, Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda6, Honda Accord, Chevrolet Malibu, and Toyota Camry.

Though retaining the same wheelbase as the previous generation Altima, it has a wider front and rear track (+1.4 inches) and deeper fenders (+0.8 inches each side)-- which combine with a crisp new grille design, seamless bumper and projector - type headlights to create a bold, sophisticated appearance.

New noise absorption materials with a 30 percent increase in absorption capability (versus previous Altima) are also used throughout the cabin, including areas such as the roof trim, instrument panel and floor mats.

At these prices, the Hondas are in step with longtime rival the Toyota Camry, as well as the Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima.

«The safe thing to do would be to follow other automakers» paths, conservatively evolving the Altima so as not to upset the existing owner base.