The increase in sales is a warmed-up vehicle Altima Nissan Motor Co., since its introduction in 2001. The second generation, introduced in 2006, tempered the popularity sedan. For the general attractiveness, Nissan introduced a hybrid version of the car in January. And now the long-awaited coupe has arrived.
Compared to other Altima coupe is not just a two-door version of the sedan. Nissan engineers has shortened the wheelbase of 101 mm, cutting length of 185 mm andlowered the height of 66 mm. The changes could transform the coupe looks good, the brain.
As with the coupe differs from the sedan? Well, the only sheet metal shared between two and four-door Altimas is the hood. The Coupe is equipped with a pair of seats with prominent side skirts special pillow for extra lateral support. In the background there is a 60-40 rear seat cargo space. Lock function is ideal for a weekend of skiing or some objects of small talkactivity. In addition, a lever more conventional parking brake was also the coupe, sedan replaces the control operated by foot.
The other major difference between the models is power. The basic vehicle is equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 175 horses and 180 pound-feet of torque generated equipped. That is more than enough to be fun when the estimated six-speed box. A significant portion of the disk spirit is a close relationship between the transmission and introducedLight, progressive clutch, which is the point of bite, the exact location of the door. Rowing the gearbox makes it an enjoyable experience, despite the winding road.
In terms of performance and agility, the new Coupe has a lot to offer. The suspension is more stable than the sedan. The steering is also, however, and respond appropriately weighted when it is off-center. The biggest difference between the two models are the tires. 2.5-S is equipped with P215/60R16 Continentals, whileThe 3.5 SE comes with P215/55R17 Bridgestone.
Other notable features of the Coupe, the Nissan headlight bulb, a push-start button dual zone climate control, cruise control and heated seats, power mirrors, windows and sunroof, six-speaker audio system with an auxiliary connector — – in, six airbags and standard anti-lock braking system.
From the point of view of the Altima Coupe is critical to gain simply because it combines a refined interior, with good manners and the wayAffordability. The fact that the shadow of the Infiniti G35 coupe in its bold only helps the cause. It will also go a long way in legitimizing the much-maligned CVT.
Nissan recently invited some journalists to try some of their new product lines and review. In addition to the Altima Coupe, which is adorned with a long wheelbase, the new Nissan Titan, the Pathfinder has been updated with a V8 and the quietest Armada.
The way in which Nissan says there is a need for this vehiclethe market, even if he decided Toyota Solara their model because of falling sales decline. The biggest competitors for the company, the Honda Accord Coupe, Pontiac G6, and Hyundai Tiburon – all new Nissan entry beats the price of any similarly-equipped-to-head price competition.
The manufacturer expects the coupe very popular with women, many of them for a further economic 2.5-liter I-go-4 Nissan also sees that the average purchaser of a Coupeyounger – not quite ready to take the dive, the more responsible and mature sedan or minivan market. Furthermore, the Coupe is expected to pull in some older buyers, which should start to her "free spirit" wings exercise, when their children leave home.
