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Jul 5, 2018

The 2018 Nissan Altima in Orangeburg, SC | Superior KiaFor 2019, the Nissan Altima has been redesigned from the ground up. Engineers have rethought the entire vehicle, from the position and shape of the front grill to the internal function of the engine. The result is a stylish, efficient, powerful, and fun to drive sedan. Here are four of the most exciting features of the all-new Altima.

  1. Variable Compression Engine

A world first, the all-new Altima will include a variable compression turbo engine. What is variable compression turbo, you ask? The engine in the 2019 Altima has the ability to alter the compression of the engine instantaneously depending on driver input. Technology allows for a decrease in compression during periods of high turbo boost in order to avoid knock and then an increase in the ratio during low boost situations for better efficiency. This results in a vehicle that achieves 27 percent better fuel economy than past Altimas with Nissan’s 3.5-liter V6, all without sacrificing power and torque.

  1. Nissan ProPILOT Assist

Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist will be available on the new Altima. ProPilot Assist is a semiautonomous driving mode that is simple to use and helps to eliminate driver fatigue. After getting up to speed, you only need to press the ProPILOT Assist button and then the adaptive cruise control button. Once engaged, the system will keep you in your lane and a safe distance from the cars ahead of you. The system handles many of the small driver inputs that can lead to fatigue after hours of driving.

  1. Intelligent All-Wheel Drive

Front-wheel drive will be standard on the Altima, but all five trim levels offer the Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System. By constantly monitoring road conditions, the system can respond to changes instantaneously, sending power to the wheels with the best traction. The all-wheel drive system makes the Altima an easy choice for those comparing midsized sedans to compact SUVs.

  1. Redesigned From the Ground Up

The first thing you’ll notice about the interior is the new 8.0-inch touch screen that will be standard on all 2019 Altimas. This screen controls an infotainment system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as Google Assistant and Siri Eyes Free voice-recognition systems. You’ll also be getting a standard 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat and the option for heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and leather trim.

A radical redesign of the exterior makes for a striking first impression. The grill now extends from the top of the lights all the way down to the bottom of the front fascia. The pulled-down hood includes an aggressive crease that is carried all the way through the top of the doors to the rear deck. These design modifications make for a sportier looking Altima.

Nissan took the redesign of the new Altima very seriously. To make an efficient sedan that remained fun to drive, they went back to the drawing board and built the first ever variable compression turbo engine. This commitment to innovation has resulted in an exciting and capable car. Are you ready for the new Altima?

 

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