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2013 Nissan Altima
38 Special 2,500 rpm in a family sedan generally isn't a whole lot to get excited about. In fact, it's traditionally closer to idle speed than anything offering the possibility of real entertainment. But each and every one of those 2,500 revolutions in this 2013 Nissan Altima offers a frisson of excitement when whirling away in concert. Why? Because they add up to 100 mph. In a four cylinder. Process that for a minute: 2,500 revs = 100 mph in a 2.5-liter normally aspirated four-door kinshlepper. This, friends, is impressive. We first verified the figure for ourselves during a ... Read More
Vital Stats
- Engine:
- 2.5L I4
- Power:
- 182 HP / 180 LB-FT
- Transmission:
- CVT
- MSRP:
- $30,590 as tested
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0New York: 2013 Nissan Altima is ready for the midsize sedan showdown 1333545780
Harmless as it may seem, the new-for-2013 Nissan Altima actually packs quite a punch. Rated at an estimated 38 miles per gallon, it boasts the best four-cylinder fuel economy of any midsize sedan, and that's without the use of any electric motors, turbochargers or even direct injection. Impressive stuff, and considering that the sleek new Altima starts at ...
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New York: 2013 Nissan Altima debuts, does 38 MPG HWY and priced from $21,500* 1333484820
It boasts the best highway fuel economy for any non-hybrid midsize sedan: 38 miles per gallon. Perhaps more than most people realize, the Nissan Altima is a hugely important car here in the United States. In 2011, it was the second best-selling car in the country (trailing its classmate, the Toyota Camry), and with the launch of this ...
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Teased: Nissan releases final teaser for all-new Altima [w/video] 1333042020
Nissan has released the fifth and final teaser of its all-new 2013 Altima sedan ahead of the car's official debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show. It's a good thing this is the last one, because Nissan has seen fit to show off almost the entire car, albeit very quickly and never stationary. It's plain to see that this new Altima will be much swoopier than ...
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Teased: Nissan reveals latest glimpse at 2013 Altima as NY show approaches [w/video] 1331846100
So where are we at with the 2013 Nissan Altima? We've seen an overhead shot teased, along with a peek at its front fascia. We've seen a shot of the car leaked in a promotional video, and of course, our spy photographers snapped the car in a conventional disguise, but got a good look at its interior in the process. Now Nissan comes with this, a brief ...
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Video: Nissan teases new Altima's headlight and grille 1331242080
Nissan has given the world another glimpse of the upcoming 2013 Altima in the form of the video after the jump. While we've already seen a quick glimpse of a test vehicle thanks to a previous clip and an overhead shot via the very first official teaser, the newest video gives us our best look yet at the front fascia and headlight array. Judging by the ...
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Video: Nissan teases Altima ahead of New York debut 1330695000
With the New York Auto Show one month away, 'tis the season to tease the next big thing. For Nissan, that "big thing" is the 2013 Altima. The Altima is by far Nissan's best selling vehicle here in the U.S., and the long-running sedan is in dire need for a fresh new face. To tease the Altima, the creative types at Nissan decided to eschew the darkened or ...
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Report: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder engine confirmed, big deal debuting in Big Apple 1326754680
There is a lot to like about the Pathfinder Concept Nissan unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The thinly disguised showcar foregoes the body-on-frame construction of the current Pathfinder for a weight savings of about 500 pounds. Nissan also promises fuel economy improvement of about 25 percent with the production model, which would be no small ...
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Official: 2013 Nissan Altima to feature optional supercharged 2.5-liter hybrid 1322576880
Every automaker is intent on downsizing its engines and adding some kind of hybrid component to its vehicles, and Nissan is no different. Today in Japan, Nissan introduced its latest in-house-developed hybrid drive system, comprised of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a compact lithium-ion battery pack. But here's the kicker: it's packing a twin-screw ...
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LA 2008: Nissan Altima Hot Rod hybrid 1227129420
Before the doors officially opened at the LA Auto Show this morning, we spotted the Nissan Altima Hot Rod, our old friend from SEMA. With nothing much to do but awit for the doors to open, we snapped a few shots and marveled at the slick leaf-shaped dual exhaust pipes. The leaf logos emblazoned in the hood were another not-so-subtle touch to let everyone ...
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SEMA 2007: Nissan Altima Coupe Turbo 1193776080
click image above for high-res gallery of the Altima Coupe TurboWhile we're just beginning to see a few Altima Coupes around town, once sales begin to head northward we're expecting the new coupe to become one of the darlings of the aftermarket. The Altima Coupe's sleek lines coupled with Nissan's 3.5 liters of V6 perfection are a solid foundation with ...
