Nissan Altima

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At a Glance: 2005 Nissan Altima

Originally launched in 2002, the third generation Altima was designed to provide an exciting alternative to the otherwise ordinary mid-size sedan segment. In 2005, Altima bolsters that concept with a dramatic overhaul to the one of the most popular Nissan vehicles. Refinements for the 2005 model year include several styling enhancements, two new exterior colors, a totally revamped interior for a higher quality look and feel and newly available features such as a DVD-based navigation system. Also, Altima's V6 engine has been refined to produce five more horsepower.
The 2005 Altima brings to the segment a blend of performance, style and value that is unmatched. With its distinctive exterior design, choice of powerful 4-cylinder or V6 engines, performance-oriented suspension and fresh interior, Altima injects passion into the driver with a robust performance and offers an escape from the traditional four-door sedan. The new Altima is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in mid-February 2004. Highlights of the 2005 Altima include:

Body

New smoked headlamps and taillights
Restyled smooth front fascia with a distinctive raised hood design
New Nissan family grille
Dramatically styled body with dynamic and sporty forms and wheels pushed out to the corners for an aggressive look
All-steel unibody with high torsional rigidity
Two new exterior colors Majestic Blue and Coral Sand
Engine and Driveline

250-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 249 lb-ft of torque (increases of five horsepower and three lb-ft torque) and dual exhaust on V6 models
Standard 175-horsepower 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder producing 180 lb-ft of torque (CAL/PZEV vehicles have 170 hp and 175 lb-ft torque)
Both engines feature modular cylinder head design, lightweight pistons, continuously variable valve timing, variable induction system
Choice of 5-speed manual, 4-speed electronically controlled automatic or 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmissions
Available Traction Control on V6 automatic transmission models
All 4-cylinder models meet the latest U.S. federal governments emissions standards (FED Tier2 Bin5) and those units sold in California (and other states with California-certified vehicles) meet PZEV standards
Suspension, Steering and Braking

4-wheel independent suspension with extensive use of aluminum components, featuring a rear multi-link suspension design
New wheel design for 2005
16-inch wheels with 215/60R16 tires on 4-cylinder models, 17-inch wheels with 215/55R17 tires on V6 models
4-wheel disc brakes with available 4-wheel ABS, Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Interior Features

New instrument panel design, center console, trim finishes, seat materials and headliner
Contemporary, relaxed interior design with three-gauge cockpit instrument pod with chrome accents
Gauges feature a fine vision meter illumination system for better visibility
New chrome door handles
New 3-spoke steering wheel design
Optional Bose® Premium audio system with eight speakers, in-dash 6-disc CD autochanger
Available DVD-based navigation system
Safety

Dual-stage supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors, available front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted side-impact curtain air bags for front and rear occupants
Seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchors and tether system

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