The sixth-technology Nissan Altima (also referred to as the Teana) has been round since March 2018 and has just lately been given a facelift for the 2023 mannequin yr. In addition to the same old visible modifications, the D-section sedan additionally will get some new applied sciences to make sure it stays aggressive in opposition to the likes of the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, Toyota Camry and Subaru Legacy.
Set to go on sale within the United States from this fall, the Altima shall be supplied in a minimum of eight variants, specifically the S FWD, SV FWD, SV AWD, SR FWD, SR AWD, SL FWD, SL AWD and SR VC-Turbo FWD.
As earlier than, two 4-cylinder engines can be found, together with a direct injection 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated DOHC unit that serves up 188 hp and 244 Nm of torque in FWD fashions, or 182 hp and 241 Nm in AWD fashions.
The various is a 2.0 litre VC-Turbo 4-pot that options turbocharging, direct and multi-level gas injection in addition to an electrically-powered actuator arm for variable compression – 8:1 (excessive efficiency) and 14:1 (excessive effectivity). The VC-Turbo is on the market solely on the SR FWD mannequin and continues to place out 248 hp and 370 Nm.
Both engines are paired with an Xtronic CVT driving the front wheels, with paddle shifters being customary on SR variants. Nissan’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system is on the market for sure variants and robotically distributes torques to the wheels (0:100 front as much as 50:50 front-to-rear) in line with highway and driving situations.
The new front fascia you see right here is an up to date expression of the Japanese model’s V-Motion grille that’s meant to present the Altima a sportier look, whereas additionally carrying the most recent Nissan emblem. The SR variant proven right here is differentiated from others within the line-up by its grille that has a novel insert and black chrome end.
Unchanged listed here are the form of the sharp headlamps, though they now include LED know-how as customary – the flip indicators are nonetheless built-in within the daytime operating lights. As for the rear, it stays just about equivalent, with angular, two-piece taillights, twin exhausts and a diffuser-like ingredient being key cues.
For 2023, Nissan is providing two new exterior colors – Grey Sky Pearl and Garnett Pearl Metallic – which be a part of the beforehand accessible Scarlet Ember Tintcoat, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Gun Metallic, Super Black, Pearl White TriCoat, Glacier White and Deep Blue Pearl. There are additionally 4 new aluminium-alloy wheel designs too, together with a 17-inch set for the SV and particular person 19-inch wheel designs for the SR, SL and SR VC-Turbo.
The cabin of the new Altima stays largely acquainted, however there’s revised instrument panel finishings and a new twin-sew inside cloth design for the SR. The present Nissan emblem additionally makes its means onto the steering wheel, becoming a member of different accessible options like a 7-inch multi-information show, Zero Gravity seats (eight-means powered for the driving force) and twin-zone local weather management.
Notable enhancements embrace a new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system (an improve from the earlier 8-inch unit) on the dashboard, which presents capabilities like door-to-door navigation, wired Android Auto, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and WiFi hotspot. These, together with a wi-fi telephone charging pad, are all customary on SL and SR VC-Turbo variants, but additionally accessible as an possibility for the SV.
Other creature comforts that may be specified for the Altima are a Bose Premium Audio system with 9 audio system, Active Noise Cancellation, Amazon Alexa assist, a variety of NissanJoin related companies and telematics.
On the protection and driver help front, ProPILOT Assist is customary on the SL and SR, however is non-obligatory for the SV. Using a ahead-going through digital camera and radar, together with a set of sensors, the system offers capabilities lively lane maintain help, adaptive cruise management, , an round view monitor and site visitors signal recognition.
Lesser variants now include options that have been beforehand non-obligatory, together with automated excessive-beams, blind-spot monitoring, rear automated emergency braking, rear cross-site visitors alert, and lane-departure warning. These are bundled into the usual-throughout-the-vary Safety Shield 360 suite, which additionally consists of autonomous emergency braking.
