Nissan Altima (2012)

  

CARBARN | Nissan Altima (2012) | High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights and front fog lights are optionally available with the Sport Package (3.5 SR), while Altima-style taillights and dual exhaust finishers are found on all models. Altima's 109.3-inch wheelbase and short front and rear overhangs (with an overall length of 190.7 inches) Provide help its agile maneuverability and Contribute to its sporty, aggressive appearance. Altima's chassis layout also offers roomy front and rear interior headroom and legroom, plus Ample cargo storage with 15.3 cubic feet of trunk space. Altima is available with 16-inch (optional on 2.5 S) or 17-inch (standard on 3.5 SR) aluminum-alloy wheels or 16-inch steel wheels with covers (2.5, 2.5 S).

Three interior colors are available - Charcoal, Blond and Frost. The interior is Offered in Both high quality soft-touch suede-like fabric and with optional leather-appointed seating (2.5 SL Package, 3.5 SR Premium Package). Also Offered is an advanced Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 6.5-inch VGA color display (replaces the 4.3-inch display), advanced map data including speed limit advisories, Zagat Survey ® restaurant guide, XM NavTraffic ® and XM NavWeather ™ (XM ® subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth ® Streaming Audio, DVD player and an RCA input for auxiliary audio / video connectivity.

Other available convenience features include an 8-way power driver's seat, Bluetooth ® Hands-free Phone System, automatic on / off headlights, leather-wrapped teering wheel, teering wheel-mounted audio controls, power sliding glass moonroof, XM ® Satellite Radio (XM ® subscription required, sold separately), HomeLink Universal Transceiver, heated front driver and passenger seats, dual-zone automatic temperature control and rear-passenger air conditioning vents. Altima's independent front suspension, with advanced geometry and shock absorbers with rebound springs, helps Provide responsive handling and a comfortable ride. Front and rear stabilizer bars are standard.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) is standard on all Altima models. Braking is provided by standard 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. The 2012 Altima Sedan comes equipped with a number of standard safety features, including the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual stage front supplemental water bags with seat belt sensors and an occupant classification sensor, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental bags of water and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental water bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection.

Other standard equipment includes front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, front seat Active head restraints, the LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The 2012 Nissan Altima is available in three well-equipped models: 2.5 CVT, 2.5 S CVT and 3.5 SR CVT. The 2.5 CVT includes a standard 175-hp 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, Xtronic CVT ®, 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes (vented front), independent suspension, 16-inch wheels and tires, Nissan Intelligent Key ®, push button ignition, Velour seat trim, power windows and door locks and more.