Nissan Altima

Very modest Nissan, the Altima is. Not very outstanding but it will definitely do the job. Small sedan and very comparable to the Hyundai Sonata. Not too outstanding, but the Nissan Altima appeals to the young families and students as well, or just those starting up the car ladder.There is enough room on the inside as well as in the trunk, well thats when you are not moving the whole clan. This car has a purpose and it serves the market well. The Altima does not stand out like a sore thumb but is positioned just right. I like this little sedan, Well this car might just shoot to the top of the market especially after recent news that the Hyundai Sonata has been recalled due to a fault with the steering components.Pretty modest on the inside but comfortable. One thing to remember is that if one is going for a low end car, there is no need for all the gadgetry. Its convenient to get you from one point to another, and the Altima does just that.

One thing I really like about the Nissan Altima is the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT). Best thing about this system is you cannot feel the gears changing , only the acceleration. Nissan are the only ones with this technology in automatic transmission, Which I am sure they will be selling in to the others soon, as you do. Engine sizes are the base 2.5liter and then the 3.5liter V6, the later of course there to fit in the gas guzzling American market. Again no need because the 2.5 is sufficient and very fuel economic. Does 23mpg city and 32 Highway. This is not bad at all. Love the unique back lights.

Now the drive is not bad at all. This sedan is good to go and this is the base model. Most cars I talk about on the high end of motors, usually have to have the emphasis on performance. I mean who wants to race the streets with an Altima. Do not even think of doing it because the Highway patrol will run you down, and you will be worrying about dropping the soap. But one thing that has to be appreciated on the Altima is the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT). You would not know if the gear changing smacked you right across the face. Smooth as a baby's bottom. I enjoyed the drive in the Altima.It has just enough power to get you out of those sticky situations, namely behind or beside a rig. People when you are in those situations , you need to either pass the rig ,or give the rig enough space to maneuver. I am saying this because a truck driver does not have as much vision as when in a small car. I mean these guys can drag you for miles without noticing you. There is the standard airbags, six of them, front head restrains that move up and forward in rear-end collisions to help cushion the blow , thus less whiplash. Vehicle Dynamic Control( VDC) to help compensate for over and under steer. There is also Traction Control System(TCS) And this applies the brakes or reduces engine power in slippery conditions. Then there is Electronic Brake force Distribution(EBD).Now this monitors weight distribution in the whole system so the rear brake force can be adjusted for more balanced braking. Now all this sounds a bit like out of Formular 1 tech talk but really it is simply a system to keep the car well balanced and safe.

To be honest Nissan have produced a modest motor and put it out for just over $19000.00. Not bad at all. Bravo Nissan. Keep this up and you guys will be alright in these troubled times

http://www.nissanusa.com/altima/