Nissan Altima Sedan Review

2011 Nissan Altima Review

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Written By Alison   May 2, 2011

The Nissan Altima has been the flagship sedan for Nissan, and is the top selling car worldwide for Nissan. The 2011 Nissan Altima comes in two variants sedan and coupe. Learn more about the Nissan Altima in the 2011 Nissan Altima Review.

2011 Nissan Altima Review

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.

HOT OFF the PRESS! Consumer Reports released its Top Ten ranking of 4-cylinder family sedans:

We are pleased to announce that the Nissan Altima ranked #1

***Nissan Altima topped the list for the 4 ^th Year in a row and will be featured in the June issue that hits newsstands on May 10!***

Consumer Reports’ top-scoring four-cylinder family sedans include the Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry, in that order!

 This is a GREAT vehicle that everyone will LOVE so come test drive one today at University Nissan! 

Automotive App of the Week: RoadAhead

This article by Doug Newcomb is from http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline

May 17, 2011

Have you ever stopped off the highway for a quick caffeine jolt -- and then wanted to toss the bitter-tasting brew out the window as you whiz by a Starbucks five minutes down the road? By promising travelers an easy way to plan for pit stops, the free RoadAhead app for iPhone, iPad and iPhone Touch claims you'll never have to settle for a weak convenience-store cup of joe if your favorite flavored latte awaits two exits ahead.

And with gas prices at an all-time high, you can also use the app to comparison shop for fuel before pulling off the exit ramp, or to make sure that the lowest-priced regular is within range of what's left in your tank.

While you can get some of this info on an in-dash or portable navigation system or from a smartphone nav app, RoadAhead has a few unique features that make it stand out.

For example, because it knows the direction you’re heading, searches are tailored to what's coming up in the next few exits -- not based on what’s behind you. And available services are grouped in order of upcoming exits and the info is presented in an easy-to-read list showing distance/direction from the exit and user ratings and prices, if available. You can tap on an entry to get info such as the address and phone number, and restaurant entries feature Yelp reviews to let you know what you and your stomach are getting into.

The app offers a broad range of categories: shopping, pets, parks, coffee, fast food, fun, dining, auto repair, hotels, groceries, ATMs and more. And you can "multi-tag" categories so that if you’re running late to see your sweetheart and, say, want to buy flowers, purchase a bottle of wine and wash your wheels before reaching your destination, the app will find the nearest exit that offers all three services.