Engine: Advanced 2.5-litre 16-valve 4-cylinder rated at 182 horsepower (est.) and 180 lb-ft of torque (est.), or 3.5-litre 24-valve DOHC V6 rated at 270 horsepower (est.) and 258 lb-ft of torque (est.)
Transmission: Next-generation Xtronic CVT® with up to 40 per cent friction reduction for improved fuel economy; V6 models feature standard column-mounted paddle shifters
Fuel economy: 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (targeted) – 2.5-litre 4-cylinder
22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, 25 mpg combined – 3.5-litre V6
Drive Configuration: Front engine, front-wheel drive
Wheels/Tires: 16-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers and 215/60R16 all-season tires (2.5, 2.5 S); available 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/55R17 all-season tires (2.5 S, 2.5 SL); available 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/45R18 all-season tires (3.5 SV and 3.5 SL)
Suspension: Independent front strut suspension, new independent multi-link rear suspension design, front and rear stabilizer bars, standard Active Understeer Control
Braking: Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (front ventilated) with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Steering: Electronic Hydraulic Power-Assisted Steering (EHPS)
Exterior: All-new exterior design with wide, aggressive stance; long sloping rear roofline and high trunk for a premium silhouette; projector-type halogen headlights; chrome door handles and trim; available LED taillights
Coefficient of drag: 0.299 (versus 0.31 for previous generation Altima Sedan design)
Wheelbase: 2,776 mm
Length: 4,864 mm
Width: 1,829 mm
Height: 1,471 mm
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating: NASA-inspired "zero-gravity" seats engineered for enhanced comfort for a wide variety of body types; standard 6-way driver's seat; available 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support; 60/40 split folding rear bench seat with armrest; available leather appointed seating; available heated front seats
Interior Features: "Smart cockpit" with next-generation technology; soft-touch materials and premium finishes on all grades; sound deadening comparable to high-end vehicles; chronograph gauges with chrome trim; Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display customizable command center with steering wheel controls – drivers can view information that is most important to them on a standard 3D-effect color display; NissanConnectSM integrated smartphone connectivity with available Hands-Free Messaging Assistant, standard Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®; available real-time Google® POI search; available Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant – allows drivers to manage incoming messages via voice control without taking their hands from the wheel or eyes from the road; Piano Black interior trim, chrome trim finish; Fine Vision metre cluster; standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System with Voice Recognition; available Bose® Premium Sound System with nine speakers; available RearView Monitor; available premium interior trim (wood tone or metallic texture finishers); available moonroof
Advanced Technology: Available NissanConnectSM with Navigation system with 7.0-inch color display and turn-by-turn navigation integration into Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display; Blind Spot Warning (BSW); Moving Object Detection (MOD); Lane Departure Warning (LDW); Remote Engine Start System
Safety and Security: Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Easy Fill Tire Alert
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*Fuel economy comparison against internal combustion gasoline engine-equipped mid-size sedans, and based on U.S. data – Canadian data pending. Excludes hybrid and diesel models.