2007 Nissan Altima

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The next generation of the Altima sedan will be shown at the upcoming New York Auto Show. Nothing certain is really known about the car at this moment. However there have been rumors of the Altima getting a hybrid version, an upgraded interior and a stronger engine that will probably make more than 260 hp.
I personally expect the new Altima to be really capable, because its competitors are pretty strong due to recent redesigns.
We'll also see if the Altima will move into Maxima territory or not, or if Nissan can distinguish them enough.
I personally expect the new Altima to be really capable, because its competitors are pretty strong due to recent redesigns.
We'll also see if the Altima will move into Maxima territory or not, or if Nissan can distinguish them enough.
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My hope for the Altima is just don't go too radical.
Well, that's really "minor", I must say.
You can see more pics at
www.nissanusa.com
First impression is good, but will have to wait to see it in person.
Old Mike
The platform has been upgraded, the interior, judging from the pictures looks improved but not signficantly different. I suppose these are all expected improvements.
Little/no torque steer is a claim, yet to be proven.
For me, we dont have the important info yet, the info that will garner more attention- pricing and feature content, final power,torque, and EPA figures, etc. For its sake, I hope Nissan worked some magic on the 2.5L fuel efficiency; 23/29 of the previous version bordered on pathetic. (Please dont offer the 4A as an excuse- Subaru's similarly powerful Legacy with a 4A AND AWD manages 23/30.....)
The CVT is the only really interesting departure from the family car norm...
It looks like it will be a strong entry. I personally need more info, though, and want to see it in person, of course...
~alpha
On a sidenote Nissan has played it safe(being evolutionary or maybe de-evolutionary) with the Altima's styling before with the 98 model. If you remember previously the 93 Altima was a drastic change over its stanza replacement stylewise.
~alpha
We see Camry's redesigned style as such big improvement to some degree because the previous was so much boring. Honda also needs to do something drastic if it wants to remain a top contender.
Your right the 02-04 Altima's interior was not that good to say the least but the car was still a major hit instantly. The 05-06 interior was much more tasteful.
"We see Camry's redesigned style as such big improvement to some degree because the previous was so much boring."
I'll agree the 02-06 Camry was very whitebread looking.
"Honda also needs to do something drastic if it wants to remain a top contender."
I'll agree since I am a hardcore Honda fan and have been since the mid 90's since I was in High school but the current Accord it just does nothing for me looks wise.
was wondering if anyone has an idea as to what the estimated pricing will be...especially in the se 6mt package. thanks.
They cannot jack up the price by thousands and expect to sell.
Thanks
Perhasp thye are going to price the hybrid version so high, they are counting on the tree-huggers in these states to cough up th extra dough to buy one.
ISTHONDA, have you looked at altima SE-R?
I owned a 1998 Altima that I liked very much. At that time that designed looked fresh and way ahead of its time. Although the 2002 redesign was nice I still believe Nissan should kept that size and style of the 98 and create a new name for the 02.
Just my two cents but at my workplace I see a lot of the second generation Altima in the parking lots...And may I add that car was quick off the line and extremely reliable.
The 07 Altima will look like a cross between a G35 and M35 and will have as optional equipment what you get on those 2 cars.
I think nissan has gotten it right by offering options on cars that were only gotten on luxury cars but now can be had on cars that the average joe can buy...
Tony :shades:
Though that genearation of Altima has been good to you, Nissan did the rigth thing by dumping it because the car was too small and didn't offer a V6 engine and it's styling really didn't appeal to most consumers. The 2nd generation Altima was by far the biggest discounted Altima of any generation and proved that Nissan really needed to up the size of the 3rd generation Altima and offer styling to compete.
The biggest facelift for the Altima wasn't for 2005 but for 2002 when they added the V6 to the line up. The 2005 Altima had a minor facelift as well as a slight change to the interior..
Tony :shades:
The 93 Altima was the original, by 95 the car was giving a subtle "facelift"with slightly diffrent taillights. 96 models got new wheel covers on GXE models. The 98 was the redesign, while the 2000 was the Altima's "facelift" then the 2002 was a redesign, while the 05 was a "facelift"
And actually the Altima's increased exterior dimensions did add a bit more rear leg room to the 2000 Altima as compared to the 1998-99 models.
I drive an 05 Altima (well I did, it was just totaled) and the Altima's 05 facelift was MAJOR in many aspects. For one, the car's front end is completely different and the interiors are very much different with better materials, and higher levels of fit and finish and a different design.
I sell Nissans for a living.
Tony
BTW, I have a 2005 Altima 3.5 SE love it.
Just took delivery of a 2007 Versa 1.8SL w/CVT very impressed with the Versa, I think Nissan has another home run of a car.
Tony :shades:
Love the HP, interior, exterior, gas mileage and I travel A LOT so comfort is key-which it does provide. I'm looking forward to seeing the 07 model!
Only complaints (never fails, huh?): radio reception is not the best, but 6 CD in dash helps during the "worst" reception areas. Tires are a cheaper quality. Wanted compass on mirror-but wasn't available in the model. Lastly, being only 5'3"-I HATE cars that middle console isn't useable to rest my arm on when I have to push my seat so far forward. Auto makers-PLEASE remember not everyone is gifted w/height!
PS. Mom loved mine so much she just got the 2.5-she extremely happy w/it too!
Angie
If a car is put onto a COMPLETELY new platform (as the 2002 is verses the 2000), given all new engines with completely different interior and exterior dimesnions, that's a REDESIGN.
If a car is simply given a few changes to its exterior and interior, but the core body of the car remains the same, its a FACELIFT.
The 2002 Altima was a redesign, just like the 1998 model was a redesign compared to the 1993.
I'll explain this again...
1993-Was the first generation Altima..
1995-was the year it got a MINOR facelift (new taillights and slightly different grille)
1996-The Altima got new wheel covers on XE and GXE models
1998 Second Generation Altima is released. The first REDESIGN of the Altima (even though the cars shared the same profile.
2000-The year the Second generation Altima was FACELIFTED
2002-The year release of the 3rd generation Altima, and the first time EVER the Altima got a V6 (you were right about that.)
2005-The year the 3rd gen was facelifted.
2007-4th Gen Altima look similar to the current model, but the car is on a different platform, with all new mechianicals and heavily revised engines.
It's quite simple I think...
2002 Maxima has the type of console that
you can raise it up higher by the push of
the button at the front. I assumed pretty
much all the current Maximas and Altimas had
this. Then, again, I may be wrong! :P