Intentional or not, the 2013 Nissan Altima was revealed online last
night, prior to its public debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show.
Apart
from a number of photos we have preliminary details referring to the
Japanese automaker’s new sedan and we also know how much it is going to
cost.
The 2013 Nissan Altima represents a step forward in terms of
exterior design and interior upgrades, with some of the notable
features represented by its new headlights which remind of the Maxima,
the bigger grille, the redesigned taillights and the new bumpers.
On
the inside the new Altima features a new steering wheel, various wood
and aluminium accents, NASA-inspired "zero-gravity" seats which help
reduce fatigue over long periods behind the wheel, an Advanced
Drive-Assist Display and a Premium Audio System from BOSE.
The
engines range includes a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder plant producing 182 HP and
180 lb-ft of torque and a 3.5-litre V6 capable of outputting 270 HP and
258 lf-ft of torque, with both units spinning the wheels via a redesigned
Xtronic CVT transmission.
The targeted fuel economy figures for
the Alitma 2.5L are 23/38/31 mpg (city/highway/combined) while the 3.5L
V6 variant is expected to achieve 22/30/25 mpg (city/highway/combined).
The 2013 Nissan Altima will become available at dealerships
across the US this summer, with prices starting at 21,500 USD and
reaching 30,080 USD for the V6 version.
