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Great little feature: New Altima tires fill without guess or gaugeThe Altima will go on sale June 26, starting at $22,280 including $780 shipping for the base four-cylinder, $24,880 for the 2.5 SV four-cylinder, which is expected to the most popular, and ranging up to $28,830 for the base V-6, called SL.
Nissan aims new 2013 Altima to topple Camry as America's best-selling car
Nissan expects the four-cylinder to get a government rating of 27 mpg in the city, 38 mpg on the highway and 31 in city/highway combined.
The V-6 already has its government rating: 22/31/25.
The Altima coupe that's based on the 2012 car being discontinued will carry over as a 2013 model unchanged. Nissan wouldn't give specifics about a coupe version of the new model.
Here is Nissan's press release today outlining standard and optional features of the 2013 Altima and giving a full list of trims with prices:
About the 2013 Nissan Altima
With the arrival in summer 2012 of the all-new fifth-generation design - the most innovative Altima yet - Nissan promises to shake up the midsize sedan segment again with the most engaging, innovative and stylish vehicle in its class. Among the 2013 Altima's many attributes are a targeted best-in-segment* fuel economy of 38 mpg highway (2.5-liter engine), new premium exterior styling with a strong presence and excellent aerodynamics, an upscale interior with premium materials, and an outstanding balance of ride comfort, stability and a fun-to-drive demeanor with projected best-level acceleration.
Building on Nissan's "Innovation for All" philosophy, the new Altima offers standard Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System with Streaming Audio via Bluetooth. Also available are NissanConnectSM and NissanConnectSM Navigation with a suite of Bluetooth phone connectivity features, including hands-free text message integration, Pandora playback, real-time Google POI search and more; along with Easy Fill Tire Alert; and next-generation Safety Shield Technologies, including Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Moving Object Detection (MOD) systems.
The premium interior design looks and feels a class above, with new NASA-inspired "zero-gravity" front seats, available leather appointments, and a new standard Advanced Drive-Assist Display in the center of the instrument cluster that integrates key information - including available navigation, text messaging notification and audio data - right in front of the driver.
Dynamic performance is provided by a choice of a redesigned 182-horsepower (est.) 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine or a 270-horsepower (est.) 3.5-liter V-6, with both engines matched with standard Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission).
Altima's next-generation CVT reflects Nissan's more than 20 years of engineering and development leadership with its smooth, fuel-efficient design. Altima's redesigned 4-wheel independent suspension features segment-first Active Understeer Control for refined feel and responsive handling.
The 2013 Nissan Altima is offered in seven well-equipped models to meet a range of customer needs and budgets. MSRP for the 2013 Nissan Altima sedan include (All MSRPs plus $780 shipping charge):
Altima Sedan 2.5 CVT $21,500 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 S CVT $22,500 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 SV CVT $24,100 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 SL CVT $28,050 USD
Altima Sedan 3.5 S CVT $25,360 USD
Altima Sedan 3.5 SV CVT $27,780 USD
Altima Sedan 3.5 SL CVT $30,080 USD
