Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima is one in several generations in the United States produced since 1992, mainly sold in North America mid-range model of the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan.

In the North American Nissan Altima the program takes a position between the Nissan Sentra and the Nissan Maxima and was the successor of the local Nissan Stanza.

Nissan Altima U13 (1992-1997)

Nissan Altima U13 (1995-1997)

The first generation Altima, first officially called Nissan Stanza Altima, was a four-door, 4.60 meter long front-wheel drive sedan that was technically related with the Nissan Bluebird U13, possessed, however, a very own, California in Nissan's design studio styled body. Was powered by a 2.4 the Altima liter in-line four-cylinder, 112 kW/152 hp which carried and its power transferred via a five- speed manual or a four-speed automatic. The trim levels carried the names XE, GXE, SE and GLE.

Nissan Altima L30 ( 1997-2001)

Nissan Altima L30 ( 2000-2001)

The Altima technically largely corresponded to the second generation of its predecessor, but had a new, re -designed in California and with 4.70 meters slightly longer body. For the model year 2000, the performance of the 2.4 - liter 116 kW/158 hp was increased to.

Nissan Altima L31 ( 2001-2006)

Nissan Altima L31 ( 2005-2006)

The third Altima ranked a class above its predecessors. The wheelbase has increased by almost 20 to 280, the length at the same rate to 490 centimeters. It was powered by a 2.5 -liter inline four- cylinder (130 kW/177 hp) or a 3.5 -liter V6, which, later up to 194 kW/264 bhp to 149 kW/243 hp. For the 2005 model year was a facelift and automatic switch - like now had 6 or 5 courses.

Nissan Altima, L32/U32 ( 2006-2012 )

Nissan Altima Coupe U32

The fourth Altima appeared for the 2006 model year on a new platform. The four and six-cylinder engines were taken over from the predecessor, the V6 made ​​201 kW/273 hp but now. The standard was a six -speed manual transmission, replacing the traditional system come a stepless CVT automatic used.

Since 2006, the Altima was also offered as a hybrid vehicle with the four-cylinder engine, an electric motor ( 40hp ) and the continuously variable automatic transmission. It was sold in the U.S. only in certain states: California, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Oregon, Rhode Iceland, Maine and New Jersey.

In May 2007, production of the Altima coupe began on a shortened wheelbase ( 2675 mm instead of 2776 ) with the technique of the sedan.

Nissan Altima L33 (since 2012)

Nissan Altima (since 2012)

The fifth Altima appeared for the 2013 model year in the summer of 2012. Like the Camry, he is with the four-cylinder engine and the V6 available as top engine. The 2.5 -liter 16V DOHC four-cylinder base engine now delivers 136 kW (185 hp) and a torque of 244 Nm. The 3.5 -liter 24V DOHC six-cylinder engine remained at 201 kW ( 273 hp) and 350 Nm. Most mechanical components were taken from the fourth - generation Altima. The styling is reminiscent of the maxima.

Despite the larger dimensions of the new Altima weighs about 55 kg less. He remains the lightest car in its class, which is mainly due to the use of aluminum and high-strength steel in the areas of the trunk, the hood and the roof. Front of the car shows the same new grill like the Versa of 2012, but with a more rectangular headlights from behind reminds the new Altima rather at the maxima.

Nissan offers the Altima in seven trim levels of 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SV, 2.5 SL, 3.5 S, 3.5 SV and 3.5 SL. With the new L33 sedan later the Coupe should be available, even if only with the 2.5 - liter engine, there Manual six-speed transmission for the sedan not more, because this model did not sell well. The SL, formerly an equipment package for the 2.5 S is now considered a separate trim level.

The production of the new model began in May 2012; From June the cars in the U.S. could be ordered and from August in Canada. Also on other new and old markets - especially in the Middle East - the new Altima is offered for the first time in Australia.

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