2013 Nissan Altima

The all-new 2013 Altima from Nissan

The all-new 2013 Nissan Altima is a competitive midsize sedan which displays a premium look. This fifth generation Nissan Altima has been completely redesigned for 2013. A stylish look, a quieter interior and new high-tech features were added on this new model. The 2013 Nissan Altima competes with Chevy Malibu, Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Subaru Legacy. Nissan Altima is the second best-selling car in the United States in 2011 and the new 2013 Altima is one of five all-new Nissan model set for introduction in the next months.

The new 2013 Nissan Altima comes only in a four-door sedan body style and has seven trim levels: four trims for Altima with 2.5-liter engine and three trim levels for Altima with 3.5-liter V6 engine. The trim levels are: base 2.5 (MSRP from $21,150), 2.5S ($22,500), 2.5 SV (at $24,100), 2.5 SL (from $ 28,050), 3.5 S (from $ 25,360), 3.5 SV (at $27,780) and 3.5 SL (starting at $30,080 MSRP).

The 2013 Nissan Altima base 2.5 comes with 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, keyless ignition, full power accesories, a 4-inch display screen, height-adjustable driver seat, four-speaker sound system with CD player and Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity.

The 2013 Altima 2.5 S adds automatic headlights, cruise control, a six way power driver seat and a six-speaker sound system. The 3.5 S model includes all features of 2.5 S plus 18-inch alloy wheels and a sport mode with paddle shifter for CVT. The 2013 Altima SV brings 17-inch alloy wheels (for 2.5), a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 5-inch LCD screen and a rearview camera. A Convenience package is optional on 2.5 SV and standard on the 3.5 SV, and adds a sunroof.

The Altima SL adds LED taillights, xenon headlights, leather upholstery, heated front seats, heated steering wheel and a nine-speaker premium Bose sound system.

The 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 models come with a 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine, that has been redesigned to be lighter and more efficient. This engine produces 182 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque. EPA estimated fuel economy is 27 mpg city/ 38 mpg highway, that is the best fuel economy of any midsize sedan with four-cylinder engine.

The 2013 Altima 3.5 models have a 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine that produces 270 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque. The fuel economy is 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. All Altima 2013 models come with continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) as standard.

The standard safety features of 2013 Nissan Altima include antilock brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and more.

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