NISSAN ALTIMA


Mechanical 2.5 Base 2.5 S 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Engine        
QR25DE – 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder S S    
Horsepower – 175 hp2 @ 5,600 rpm        
Torque – 180 lb-ft2 @ 3,900 rpm        
Emissions – Tier 2, Bin 5 (LEV2-SULEV in CA) S S    
VQ35DE – 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6     S S
Horsepower – 270 hp @ 6,000 rpm        
Torque – 258 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm        
Emissions – Tier 2, Bin 5     S S
Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) S S S S
Variable Intake System S S S S
Nissan Direct Ignition System S S S S
Iridium-tipped spark plugs S S S S
Electronic drive-by-wire throttle S S S S
Variable capacity muffler S S    
Engine Balancer System S S    
         
Drivetrain        
Front engine/front-wheel drive S S S S
6-speed manual transmission S S S  
Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with manual mode   O[SL] O S
Traction Control System (TCS)     S S
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)3     [V] [V]
         
Brakes        
11.7" Front vented disc/11.5" rear disc brakes S S S S
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)   [ASL]4  S S
         
Suspension and Steering        
Front: Independent subframe-mounted strut-type S S S S
Rear: Multi-link independent S S S S
Stabilizer bars – front (23.0mm) and rear (17.3mm) S S   S
Sport-tuned suspension – retuned struts/shocks, stiffer springs, and thicker front (24.2 mm) and rear (18.3 mm) stabilizer bars     S  
Vehicle speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering S S S S

         
Exterior 2.5 Base 2.5 S 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Wheels and Tires        
16" x 7.0" Steel wheels with bolt-on wheel covers S S    
16" x 7.0" Six-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels   [CPSL]   S
17" x 7.5" Five-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels     S  
P215/60TR16 Continental® ContiProContact tires S S   S
P215/55VR17 Bridgestone® Turanza® EL400 tires     S  
         
Styling        
Automatic on/off headlights   [CPSL] S S
High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights     [P] S
Fog lights   AC5 [S] S
Rear spoiler   AC5 [S] AC5
Dual exhaust outlets with chrome tip finishers S S S S
Splash guards   O S S
Dual body-color power outside mirrors S S S S
Folding outside mirrors with turn signal indicators     S S
Heated outside mirrors with timer     S S
Power sliding glass sunroof with tilt feature   [CPSL] [S] S
UV-reducing solar glass S S S S

         
Interior 2.5 Base 2.5 S 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Convenience        
Intelligent Key with push-button ignition S S S S
Nissan Navigation System with DVD atlas, 6.5" touch-screen monitor, and voice recognition   [T] [T] [T]
XM® NavTraffic® – includes activation and 3 months of service   [T] [T] [T]
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System   [CO] [P] S
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver   [SL] [P] S
RearView Monitor   [T] [T] [T]
Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter   S S  
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) with in-cabin microfilter and rear vents   [SL] [P] S
Power windows with one-touch driver-side auto-up/down with auto-reverse S S S S
Passenger-side front-window one-touch auto-up/down with auto-reverse   [CSL] S S
Key-operated windows up/down   [CSL] S S
Remote keyless front windows down   [CSL] S S
Power door locks S S S S
Remote keyless entry with trunk release S S S S
Cruise control with illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls S S S S
Fine Vision meters (speedometer and tachometer) S S S S
Multi-functional trip computer   S S S
Tilt and telescoping steering column S S S S
Vehicle speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers   S S S
Dual visor vanity mirrors S S S S
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors with sun visor extenders   [CSL] S S
Digital clock (in radio)   S S S
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass   [SL] [P] S
9 bottle and cupholders (8 with manual transmission) S S S S
Illuminated center console   [SL] [P] S
Map lights and rear reading lights S S S S
Lockable glove box with light S S S S
Overhead sunglasses holder S S S S
Driver and passenger seatback pocket   S S S
Height-adjustable 3-point front seat belts S S S S
12-volt DC power outlets (2) S S S S
Retained accessory power and battery saver S S S S
         
Seating and Appointments        
6-way manual adjustable driver's seat S S    
8-way power adjustable driver's seat   [CSL] S S
Driver's power adjustable lumbar support   [SL] [P] S
Velour cloth seats S S S  
Leather-appointed seats and door trim   [SL] [P] S
Heated front seats   [SL] [P] S
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   [CSL] S S
Leather-wrapped shift knob   [SL] [P] S
Wood-tone trim (Blond only)   [CSL] S S
Metallic trim (Frost and Charcoal cloth interior only) S S S  
Patterned metallic trim (Frost and Charcoal leather interior only)   [SL] [P] S
60/40–split fold-down rear seatbacks (lock N/A on 2.5 Base) S S S S
Front sliding armrest S S S S
Rear center armrest S S S S
Carpeted trunk lid trim   S S S

         
Audio 2.5 Base 2.5 S 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Audio system pre-wiring S      
AM/FM/CD audio system    S  S  
Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer   [CO] [P] S
Illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controls   [CSL] S S
6 speakers   S S  
9 speakers   [CO] [P] S
Radio Data System (RDS)   [CO] [P] S
Speed-compensating volume   [CO] [P] S
Auxiliary audio input   S S S
MP3/WMA CD playback capability   [CO] [P] S
XM® or Sirius™ satellite radio6 – includes activation and 3 months of service   [CO] [P]7 S7

         
Safety 2.5 Base 2.5 S 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat-belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor S S S S
Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplmental air bags S S S S
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front- and rear-seat outboard occupants head protection S S S S
3-point ALR/ELR seat belt system S S S S
Front-seat Active Head Restraints        
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters S S S S
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) S S S S
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones S S S S
Hood buckling creases and safety stops S S S S
Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams S S S S
Energy-absorbing steering column S S S S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) S S S S

         
Security 2.5 Base 2.5 S 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System S S S S
Vehicle Security system S S S S

         
Curb Weights 2.5 Base 2.5 S 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Manual transmission 3,042 3,127 3,294 N/A
Xtronic CVT N/A 3,184 3,360 3,423

         
Fuel Economy 2.5 Base 2.5 S 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Manual transmission (city/hwy) 26/35 26/35 21/29 N/A
Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) (city/hwy) N/A 26/34 22/28 22/28
Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.        

Capacities
Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.) 100.7
Cargo capacity (cu. ft.) 15.3
Cargo capacity (cu. ft.) with full-size spare 13.1
Fuel Tank (gals.) 20.0

Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase 109.3
Overall length 189.8
Overall width 70.7
Overall height 57.9
Track width (front/rear) 61.0/61.0
Interior
Head room (front/rear) without sunroof 40.6/36.8
Leg room (front/rear) 44.1/35.8
Hip room (front/rear) 56.8/52.5
Shoulder room (front/rear) 55.7/55.5

S Standard O Optional AC Accessory N/A Not Available
[SL] Part of 2.5 SL Package
[V] Part of VDC Option
[A] Part of ABS Option
[ASL] Part of ABS Option or 2.5 SL Package
[CPSL] Part of Convenience Plus Package or 2.5 SL Package
[P] Part of Premium Package
[S] Part of Sport Package
[T] Part of Technology Package
[CO] Part of Connection Package
[CSL] Part of Convenience Package or 2.5 SL Package

WARRANTIES Every Nissan is backed by a 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage. (For complete information, see your Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For extra protection, you can also add Security+Plus®, the only extended service agreement approved by Nissan.
1 Customer order only. 2 CAL emissions (PZEV) equipment causes normal reductions in horsepower (from 175 hp to 170 hp) and torque (from 180 lb-ft to 175 lb-ft). PZEV vehicles are available in California and some northeastern states. 3 VDC requires Premium Package on 3.5 SE and Technology Package on 3.5 SL. 4 Stand-alone option is available on 2.5 S models without 2.5 SL Package. ABS Option included with 2.5 SL Package. 5 Required with Technology Package. 6 No satellite radio reception is available unless optional satellite receiver and antenna were purchased and installed and an XM® or Sirius™ satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio only available as factory-installed option. Satellite radio not available in Hawaii and Alaska. 7 XM® only when equipped with Technology Package.
Nissan North America, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without prior notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models, and to discontinue models or equipment. Specifications, options and accessories may differ in Hawaii, U.S. territories and other countries. For additional information on availability, options or accessories, see your Nissan dealer.
® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Technology Company.
® Continental is a registered trademark of Continental Tires. ™ ContiProContact is a trademark of Continental Tires.
® Bridgestone and Turanza are registered trademarks of Bridgestone Corporation.
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® Bose is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation.
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