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Nissan Altima V 3.5 (270 Hp) CVT
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Nissan Altima:
The Nissan Altima is a mid-size car manufactured by Nissan since 1992. It is a continuation of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1955.
The Altima has historically been larger, more powerful, and more luxurious than the Nissan Sentra but less so than the Nissan Maxima. The first through fourth-generation cars were manufactured exclusively in the United States and officially sold in North and South America, along with the Middle East and Australia. For other markets, Nissan sold a related mid-size sedan called the Nissan Teana which was between the Altima and Maxima in terms of size. In 2013, the Teana became a rebadged version of the fifth-generation Altima....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V Overview:
Nissan Altima (V). With 340 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.7 l/100km). With a weight of 1494 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.7 s). The top speed reaches 235 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Nissan Altima V was primarily designed for the North American market and was not tested by Euro NCAP. In the US, it received a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and generally good ratings from IIHS, though initial small overlap front tests were 'Poor'.
3.5 (270 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers robust acceleration and confident overtaking, transforming the Altima into a sportier sedan. The V6 provides a much more engaging drive.
Fuel Economy
Respectable fuel economy for a powerful V6, though naturally less efficient than the 2.5L. Still competitive within its segment.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior with 'Zero Gravity' seats
- • Excellent fuel economy with the 2.5L engine and CVT
- • Powerful and smooth V6 engine option (3.5L)
- • Smooth and quiet ride quality
- • Strong safety ratings from NHTSA
Cons:
- • CVT can exhibit a 'drone' under hard acceleration
- • Handling is competent but not as sporty as some rivals
- • Interior materials, while improved, can still feel less premium than competitors in some trims
- • Initial IIHS small overlap front crash test results were 'Poor'
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV Coupe: 2007 - 2012).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Altima |
| Generation: | V |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 (270 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 270 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 77.2 Hp/l [228mm more] |
| Torque: | 340 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | VQ35DE More details about the engine VQ35DE |
| Engine displacement: | 3498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l |
| Coolant: | 9.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.5 kg/Hp, 180.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.4 kg/Nm, 227.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1494 |
| Max. weight: | 1987 |
| Max load: | 493 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 436 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4864 mm mm [228mm more] |
| Width: | 1828 mm mm [32mm more] |
| Height: | 1471 mm mm [66mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2776 mm mm [101mm more] |
| Front track: | 1584 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1584 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 137 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | CVT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Tires size | 235/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
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