When the redesigned 2005 Altima was launched in February 2004, Nissan held back one surprise – the addition of a new, first-ever Altima SE-R model. The Altima SE-R is the sixth model in the 2005 Altima line and shares all of the refinements (including new exterior and interior styling) with the others. And then some.
The Altima SE-R’s standard 3.5-liter V6 engine has been retuned to a higher level of performance and the suspension has been enhanced with performance-tuned front struts and rear shocks, stiffer front and rear springs and thicker front and rear stabilizer bars. The SE-R comes with 225/45R18 W-speed rated tires and 18-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels.
The SE-R’s exterior offers a number of special features, including new front and rear fascias, compact fog lights, new rear spoiler and side sill spoilers and large dual exhaust finishers. Inside, the SE-R features sport-shaped leather-appointed front seats with red or silver leather inserts, dark chrome trim and a three-pod center-mounted gauge package, which is similar to that found on the legendary 350Z.
The new Altima SE-R is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in mid-September 2004.
Highlights of the 2005 Altima SE-R include:
Body
Unique front and rear fascias
Unique rear spoiler and side sill spoilers
Restyled smooth front fascia with a distinctive raised hood design
New Nissan family grille with dark chrome treatment
Standard HID xenon headlights with unique bezel color treatment
Compact fog lights and unique taillight treatment
Special outside window molding color treatment
Large diameter chrome dual exhaust finishers
Available in five exterior colors –Black, Silver, Smoke, Blue and SE-R only Red
Engine and Driveline
250-plus horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-vale V6 with 250-plus lb-ft of torque and dual exhaust
Modular cylinder head design, lightweight pistons, continuously variable valve timing, variable induction system
SE-R badged engine cover
Choice of 6-speed manual or 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmissions
Available Traction Control System (TCS)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
Performance-tuned suspension with recalibrated front struts and rear shocks, stiffer front and rear springs and thicker front and rear stabilizer bars
4-wheel independent suspension with extensive use of aluminum components, featuring a rear multi-link suspension design
Exclusive 18-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheel design
225/45R18 W-rated summer tires
4-wheel disc brakes with standard 4-wheel ABS, Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Large 12.6x1.1ft front brakes with silver painted front and rear calipers, SE-R logo on front calipers
Interior Features
Sport-shaped leather-appointed front seats with perforated red or silver leather inserts
Red or silver front seat and steering wheel stitching, heated front seats
New instrument panel design, center console, dark chrome trim finishes, seat materials and headliner
Three-pod center-mounted gauge package (volts, oil pressure, fuel consumption)
Aluminum pedals
Gauges feature a fine vision meter illumination system for better visibility
New 3-spoke steering wheel design
Standard Bose® Premium audio system with eight speakers, in-dash 6-disc CD autochanger
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
Zone Body Construction
I'm going to eat breakfast. And then I'm going to change the world.
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
I'm going to eat breakfast. And then I'm going to change the world.