2016 Nissan Altima | Rochester, NY

Features

• Variable induction system
• Electronic drive-by-wire throttle
• 11.7" Front vented disc/11.5" rear disc brakes
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
• Multi-link independent rear suspension
• Independent strut front suspension
• ZF Sachs shock absorbers
• Active Understeer Control
• Electronic hydraulic power-assisted Steering
• Projector-type halogen headlights
• Advanced Drive-Assist® Display
• Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
• Air conditioning
• Power windows with one-touch driver-side auto-up/down with auto-reverse
• Power door locks with auto-locking feature
• Push Button Ignition
• 60/40-split fold-down rear seatbacks
• AM/FM/CD audio system
• Illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controls
• MP3/WMA CD playback capability
• Streaming audio via Bluetooth® wireless technology
• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat-belt and occupant-classification sensors
• Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front- and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
• Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
• LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
• Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
• Energy-absorbing steering column
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy-Fill Tire Alert 
• Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
• Vehicle Security System

 2016 Nissan Altima

With the mid-size sedan market getting more competitive each year, every automaker is setting out to come up with new ways to gain an advantage over their competition.

The new Altima gets a sporty new style redesign, some luxury-oriented interior finishes, and a couple of trim options that put it above and beyond what other automakers have been putting out with their mid-size creations.

Powertrains and Performance

The 2016 Altima sees two engine options available this time around. Buyers can pick from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that gets a respectable 182-hp, or a beefier 3.5-liter V-6 that spins out 270-hp. Both are available solely with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that manages to provide some heft that a natural automatic transmission like a CVT is sometimes lacking.

Interior Designs and Features

Nissan opted for new fascia and headlights this time around, and decided to reshape the hood and fenders as well. It's an extension of the brand's redesign philosophy that can be readily seen in the new designs of the latest Maxima and Murano. This design concept is opting to push the excitement and sport car angle while not sacrificing the safety and reliability of a family or midsize sedan. It's a clear indication of Nissan's target audience - younger with an eye towards freshness - that Nissan is hoping to snag. The 2016 Altima features a prominent, V-shaped grille and boomerang-shaped headlights, a leaner nose, and the SR sport edition sees bigger wheels and a lower stance.

Handling

The 2016 Altima SR sport edition is really the shining star in the 2016 Altima trim stable. It rides on an independent suspension, with Sachs shocks for better ride control and smoother all around feel. Nissan installed better, new shocks, springs, and bushings, for better handling, and offers new tires on all models. The 2016 Altima SR can be equipped with either the four- or six-cylinder engine according to the driver's preference, and gets thicker stabilizer bars and stiffer dampers. 

Ultimately, the 2016 Altima drives the way it looks: a combination of a quick and sporty ride that relies on comfort and stability when it comes to ferrying its passengers. The new design aesthetic Nissan has created across all models of its roster is a big leap and they took a gamble that the sporty nature of their cars would strike a chord with potential buyers. But it's a strategy that's certainly paying off.