Nissan releases teaser of 2010 Altima, model changes leak out
With the 2010 Nissan Altima coupe getting an impromptu full frontal reveal during a recent marketing photoshoot, Nissan has released a single teaser of its redesigned mid-size sedan to keep interest on boil.Although the awkwardly cropped image doesn't show the reworked grille found on the recently tweaked Versa and Sentra, we do get a clear view of the revised headlamps and more sculpted, organic creases running along the doors. However, the L-shaped headlamps fitted to the Maxima and 370Z are MIA, an odd omission considering Nissan's recent push for familial cohesion.
According to an internal document we've received from a tipster, the 2010 Altima Coupe will receive a few key feature upgrades, beginning with the 2.5 S M6 (six-speed manual) model which will include Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS), a manually adjustable lumber support for the driver's seat and 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in P215/55 all-season rubber.
The 2.5 Premium IS 2.5 CVT Plus (whew!) will receive a 4.3-inch color display, along with an iPod interface and USB input capability, while the 3.5 SR M6 IS and 2.5 S M6 with the Premium Package will be fitted with Xenon HID headlamps. Joining the Tech Package's 6.5-inch screen and HDD navigation system is a 9.3 gig "Music Server" system with DVD playback, Bluetooth streaming audio and a new audio/video jack that replaces the standard auxiliary audio input. Expect all the official information to be released in the coming weeks, with the 2010 Nissan Altima coupe and sedan going on sale before November. Thanks for the tip Mehdi.
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woodyscarsite.blogspot.com 5:46PM (9/18/2009)
enough is enough with this car and design. it is time that build something much more cooler and out of the ordinary instead of a boring family car.
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Aprime 3:40PM (9/18/2009)
2.5 Premium IS 2.5 CVT Plus
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Aki 3:44PM (9/18/2009)
Drove a rental Altima a week ago, and must say I liked the car. Wish there were an AWD option though.
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NunyaBizness 3:52PM (9/18/2009)
I was just typing the same thing!
Nissan should release a AWD Altima.
If you want AWD, you need to buy the G37x.
A great car, but I would buy a Altima with NO options other than a V6 and AWD if it was available.
Aprime 3:59PM (9/18/2009)
Considering how only Subaru and Ford have midsize sedans and the market share of both (limiting the Fusion to AWD models), I fail to see why Nissan should bother.
Oh nevermind, enthusiasts always know what's best, right?
If you fork out an additional truckload of 20 dollar bills, maybe they'll make one especially for you. You know, like the kind of cars Jay Leno gets every now and then.
akboss302 4:07PM (9/18/2009)
AWD is overrated. You're getting drag from extra wheels that aren't necessary 95% of the time.
Aki 4:18PM (9/18/2009)
Who said AWD was necessary? For most people a 4-banger sedan is all that's necessary. In that case, autoblog should be renamed to "Toyotacamryblog," where we can all just focus on pragmatic grocery pushers. Gimme a break.
"Considering how only Subaru and Ford have midsize sedans and the market share of both (limiting the Fusion to AWD models), I fail to see why Nissan should bother."
Considering Subaru was one of the few companies to have positive sales in this crumbling auto economy, you fail to see the market viability of AWD.
http://www.autoblog.com/category/by-the-numbers/
Aprime 4:33PM (9/18/2009)
Subaru has an established reputation, a small and strong lineup which can hardly be shook up (they don't have worthless vehicles, to be fair), and a good base of followers as well, regardless of what they're doing. I'm fairly certain there's a lot more story to this than sheer numbers, especially with what's still a niche automaker (I know they're aiming for mainstreamness) like Subaru. I mean if I take the example of what I'm seeing in my every day life, the larger models appeal to old people with stable income. They want that confidence AWD provides and wagons are quite practical (by now you know what model I'm referring to).
That said, I'm not saying anyone said it was needed, nor do I disapprove of your wet dreams of AWD-available-on-all-cars, but I don't think there's a business case for Nissan.
Aprime 4:46PM (9/18/2009)
Ah, I forgot all the Chrysler models with available AWD - two of them were midsizes and the option was literally dropped out due to slow sales. You could argue that it's because the Avenger and Sebring are crap, but regardless, there were as many people that ordered them with AWD as they did in the Fusion's case.
Aki 5:09PM (9/18/2009)
"Subaru has an established reputation, a small and strong lineup which can hardly be shook up (they don't have worthless vehicles, to be fair), and a good base of followers as well, regardless of what they're doing."
First you imply that with Subaru and Ford's AWD cars that the AWD market reached some kind of market saturation (even throwing in the failboat of Chrysler). Then you say Subaru has a niche market, essentially downplaying their success in this bad economic climate. Niche market or not, the fact that they see a rise in month-to-month sales proves that AWD is a viable market, even if that market is only from yuppies in Outbacks (read: it isn't).
Who said I wanted AWD on all cars? I'm sure there are other like myself that would want a Legacy-like AWD without the ugliness of the (new) Legacy.
Aprime 5:50PM (9/18/2009)
It may be a rise but seriously, considering the numbers, I can downplay it as much as I want, hehe.
The thing is, we don't really know if the market is saturated or not, the data we have to back it up is the one I provided, simple as that, and that's seemingly not enough to make a business case for other automakers.
We'll have to see if the new, more consumer-friendly line up picks up any more customers in fair numbers before we can make an assessment on AWD cars - personally I'd say that it will come when we downplay from CUVs, but right now, there's only a business case for small utes.
ij70 8:31PM (9/18/2009)
Are you thinking Bluebird?
Blacksabre 3:45PM (9/18/2009)
Until Nissan figures out that CVT is a total loss in the marketing department, regardless of how cool it is in engineering, the models they equip with it are a complete no-go. A pity, since the new Maxima had a lot to like about it...but you can't be a 4DSC with a CVT instead of a manual transmission.
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Ligor 3:59PM (9/18/2009)
maybe for enthusiast, but when my wife had to chose between the Edge adn Murano, the CVT was one of the three main reasons why she choose the Murano - she loved how she would feel nothing durig accelerations/deceleration
the other two being she loves the exterior style and she prefered the interior arrangement of the Murano as well
sk 4:36PM (9/18/2009)
@Ligor, enthusiast and Murano/Edge in the same sentence does not mix.
MastrCake 9:51PM (9/18/2009)
sk,
Context my friend. His mix worked.
F50 3:47PM (9/18/2009)
I like the altima much much more than the Camry, it looks a bit sporty, especially when its against bars of soap like the Camry.
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BigMcLargeHuge 3:58PM (9/18/2009)
If I had to buy a FWD coupe, I'm almost certain it would be the Altima 3.5 V6.
Decent interior, handling and power.
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Aprime 4:03PM (9/18/2009)
And dat ass.
I still love the Accord Coupe, though.
BigMcLargeHuge 4:06PM (9/18/2009)
You know, I haven't driven the Accord coupe. So I guess my sampling is incomplete.