2023 Nissan Altima boasts a fresh new design and more tech
Range of models deliver excellent fuel economy, Intelligent All-Wheel Drive and Expanded Standard Safety Features
The popular Nissan Altima receives a comprehensive makeover for the 2023 model year with new front end styling, expanded standard safety features and available technologies, along with new wheel designs and a new exterior colour.
Like all Nissan sedans, Altima brings an exceptional level of advanced technology to its segment – including standard Intelligent All-Wheel Drive1 and Nissan Safety Shield® 360 technologies2, along with ProPILOT Assist3 as standard on SR, SR Premium and Platinum grades.
The 2023 model lineup includes four models: S AWD, SR AWD, SR Premium, and Platinum.
The 2023 Nissan Altima will go on sale later this fall.
Enhanced exterior, new wheels and colours
The most prominent feature of the 2023 Altima refresh is a new front fascia, with an updated expression of Nissan's V-Motion grille that delivers a distinctively sporty design and adopts the redesigned brand logo. The SR grades receive a special "black chrome" grille finish along with a unique grille design that differentiates it from the other grades.Behind the new front fascia, key exterior elements include the now standard LED headlights with integrates turn signals in the daytime running lights, expressive, identifiable taillight design and available single panel moonroof.
For 2023, a new exterior colour is added to the palette – Ethos Gray (premium colour), joining the previously available Scarlet Ember Tintcoat (premium colour), Gun Metallic, Super Black, Pearl White TriCoat (premium colour), Glacier White, and Deep Blue Pearl.
In addition, there are two new aluminum-alloy wheel designs –individual 19-inch wheel designs for SR and Platinum.
The 2023 Altima interior offers a near-luxury feel in both design and materials – including revised instrument panel finishings and a new dual-stitch interior fabric design for SR models. It also delivers a high level of convenience and connectivity features – including available 7.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display, NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seat design with dual-density foam and bolstering, available leather-appointed seating, remote engine start4 and standard 8-way power driver's seat.
Upgraded technology
Among the enhancements for the 2023 model year are the additions of a new 12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch control, Nissan Door-to-Door Navigation system, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, wireless phone charging pad and WiFi hotspot, all standard on Altima SR Premium and Platinum grades.
The new 12.3-inch display, the same size as found in the premium Nissan Armada full-size SUV, replaces the previous 8.0-inch display and features a high-resolution display that provides clear images and crisp graphics. The customizable home screen includes shortcuts to user favorites and one-line destination search.
The Altima's selection of audio and infotainment choices include an available Bose® Premium Audio system with nine speakers, and built-in Amazon Alexa® to help customers simplify and organize their lives using just voice commands.
Available NissanConnect® Services powered by SiriusXM® telematics (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) – standard on Altima SR Premium and Platinum grades – provides compatible smartphone and smartwatch access to features, such as Remote Engine Start/Stop4, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Valet Alert and more.
Advanced powertrains
The 2023 Altima is available with an advanced 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine, which is rated at 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque AWD.
Fuel economy8 for Altima 2.5-liter AWD models is rated at 26 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined for all-wheel drive SV and SV Premium models, and 25 mpg city, 35 mpg highway and 29 mpg combined for the all-wheel drive Platinum model.
All 2023 Altima models come equipped with a standard Xtronic transmission. Paddle shifters are standard with the Altima SR grade.
Standard Intelligent All-Wheel Drive
The 2023 Altima features standard Intelligent All-Wheel Drive1 equipped with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The system uses an advanced torque split control strategy that automatically redistributes torque to the wheels (0:100 front up to 50:50 front-to-rear) according to road and driving conditions.7
Confidence and driving pleasure are enhanced as the AWD torque distribution, brake limited slip differential and Hill Start Assist optimizes performance on hill starts and rough roads.
ProPILOT Assist leads the way
For the 2023 model year, Altima continues to lead the way in driver assistance with Nissan's advanced ProPILOT Assist2 system – standard on Altima SR, SR Premium and Platinum.
ProPILOT Assist utilizes a forward-facing camera, forward-facing radar, sensors and an electronic control module to help the driver stay in the center of the driving lane and to maintain vehicle speed (set by the driver) or help maintain a preset distance to the preceding vehicle if the vehicle speed drops below the driver-set speed. It also can slow the vehicle to a complete stop and hold the vehicle during traffic jam conditions.
Standard on all Altima grades for 2023 is Safety Shield® 3603, which helps provide front, side and rear safety monitoring and intervention technologies. Safety Shield® 360 includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning, radar-based Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and High Beam Assist.
Also standard on all grades is Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Intelligent Driver Alertness5. Traffic Sign Recognition6 is standard on SR Premium and Platinum gradesand Intelligent Around View® Monitor7 is standard on the Altima Platinum grade.
Dynamic performance and chassis control
Along with the all-weather traction offered by the all-wheel drive system, Altima features an advanced independent front and rear suspension, with monotube rear shocks to provide exceptional vehicle response without impacting harshness.
The steering system features a dual-pinion electric power steering design, which reduces steering effort at low speeds for ease of driving. Effort is increased at higher speeds for improved feedback and control. Altima includes an available advanced Integrated Dynamics Module that features two unique systems – Active Ride Control and Intelligent Trace Control – similar to those found on the flagship Nissan Maxima sedan.
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- Intelligent All-Wheel Drive cannot prevent collisions of provide enhanced traction in all conditions. Always monitor traffic and weather conditions.
- Nissan Safety Shield technologies can't prevent all collisions or warn in all situations. See Owner's Manual for important safety information.
- ProPILOT Assist cannot prevent collisions. It is the driver's responsibility to be in control of the vehicle at all times. Always monitor traffic conditions and keep both hands on the steering wheel. System operates only when lane markings are detected. Does not function in all weather, traffic and road conditions. System has limited control capability and the driver may need to steer, brake or accelerate at any time to maintain safety. See Owner's Manual for safety information.
- Provincial laws may apply; review local laws before using.
- It is the driver's responsibility to remain alert at all times. Intelligent Driver Alertness is only a warning to inform the driver of a potential lack of driver attention or drowsiness. It does not detect and provide an alert in every situation. See Owner's Manual for details.
- Traffic Sign Recognition may not detect and read all traffic signs in all conditions. Driver should monitor all traffic signs and obey all traffic laws. See Owner's Manual for details.
- Intelligent Around View Monitor cannot eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Driver should always turn and check surroundings before driving. See Owner's Manual for safety information.
- CITY, HIGHWAY and COMBINED: 2023 EPA Fuel Economy based on regular fuel: Altima 2.5-liter S: 26/36/30 mpg AWD; Altima 2.5-liter SR, SR Premium, Platinum: 25/35/29mpg AWD. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.
2023 Nissan Altima Key Specifications
Mechanical
Engine |
2.5L |
Name |
PR25DD |
Cam design |
DOHC |
Orientation |
Transverse |
Cylinders / configuration |
4-cylinder inline |
Block / head composition |
Aluminum/aluminum |
Displacement (litres / cc) |
2.5L/ 2,488 |
Horsepower/PZEV |
182 @ 6,000 RPM – AWD |
Torque (lb-ft) |
178 @ 3,600 RPM - AWD |
Bore & stroke (mm) |
89 x 100 |
Compression ratio (:1) |
12.0 |
Maximum engine speed |
6,200 RPM |
Induction system |
Direct Injection Gas (DIG™) |
Valvetrain |
4 valves per cylinder; CVTCS on intake and exhaust valves |
Recommended fuel |
Regular unleaded |
Emission certification level |
LEV3-SULEV30 |
Exhaust |
Cylinder head integrated exhaust manifold, |
Electrical |
2.5L |
Ignition system |
Electronic (direct ignition) |
Starter |
12V |
Alternator |
120W |
Battery |
60Ah |
Transmission and Drive System |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
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Drive configuration |
AWD |
S |
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Transmission type |
Xtronic |
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Gear ratio |
2.631 – 0.378 |
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Reverse (:1) |
1.96 |
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Final drive ratio (:1) |
4.828 |
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Manual shift mode with paddle shifters |
- |
S |
- |
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Hill Start Assist |
S |
Brakes |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
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Standard |
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Front Type |
Power-assisted vented disc |
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Rear Type |
Power-assisted solid disc |
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Anti-lock Braking System |
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Electronic Brake force Distribution |
S |
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Brake Assist |
S |
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Parking brake |
mechanical Electronic / switch |
S (AWD) |
S (AWD) |
S (AWD) |
S (AWD) |
Steering |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
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Type |
Dual-Pinion Electric-Powered Steering System |
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Power assisted |
Vehicle-speed-sensitive |
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Overall ratio (:1) |
15.3 |
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Turns – lock-to-lock |
2.8 |
2.7 |
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Turning diameter – curb-to-curb (ft.) |
36.1 |
37.4 |
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Steering wheel |
3-spoke urethane 3-spoke leather- |
S |
- |
- |
- |
Suspension |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
Front |
Independent strut w/ coil springs, aluminum links, 25mm stabilizer bar |
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Rear |
Multi-link independent suspension, 22mm solid AWD |
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ZF Sachs monotube rear shock absorbers |
S |
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Active Ride Control |
S |
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Intelligent Trace Control |
S |
Body / Chassis |
2.5L |
Type |
Unibody |
Materials (primary) |
Corrosion-resistant high-strength steel, aluminum-alloy hood |
Exterior
Wheels & Tires |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
Wheels |
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16-inch steel with full wheel cover |
S |
- |
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19-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts |
- |
S |
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215/60R16 all-season tires |
S |
- |
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235/40R19 all-season tires |
- |
S |
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Temporary spare tire – 16 x 4T, steel wheel |
S |
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System, 4-corner |
S |
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Easy Fill Tire Alert |
S |
Lights |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
Headlights |
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Intelligent Auto Headlights |
S |
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LED |
S |
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Daytime Running Lights |
S |
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High Beam Assist |
S |
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Outside mirror-mounted LED turn signal indicators |
- |
S |
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Center High-Mounted Stop Light (LED) |
S |
Exterior Features |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
Active grille shutters |
S |
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Rear decklid spoiler |
- |
S |
O |
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Exhaust finisher |
- |
S |
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Dark chrome V-Motion grille, unique rear diffuser colour, exhaust finisher, black side mirror caps, body colour door handles |
- |
S |
- |
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Rear Sonar System |
S |
Interior
Seating |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
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Capacity |
5 passenger |
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Materials |
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Woven fabric |
S |
- |
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Sport combo |
- |
S |
- |
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Leather-appointed |
- |
S |
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Front seats |
Type |
Zero gravity bucket |
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Heated |
S |
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Driver’s Seat |
8-way power |
S |
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2-way power lumbar |
S |
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Passenger’s seat |
4-way manual |
S |
- |
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4-way power |
- |
S |
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Rear seats |
Type |
3-across bench |
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60/40 split fold-down |
S |
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Fold-down release |
In cabin and in trunk |
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Audio |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
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AM/FM w/RDS and Aux-in, 6 speakers |
S |
- |
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Bose® Premium Sound System with AM/FM/AUX w/9 speakers |
- |
S |
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7.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display |
S |
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8.0-inch colour display with multi-touch control |
S |
- |
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12.3-inch colour display with multi-touch |
- |
S |
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SiriusXM® with 360L including 3-month Trial Subscription |
S |
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Single front illuminated USB connection ports (one Type-A) |
S |
- |
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Two front illuminated USB connection ports (one Type-A, one Type-C) |
- |
S |
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Two rear illuminated USB charge ports (one Type-A, one Type-C) |
- |
S |
Connectivity and Navigation |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® integration and Android Auto™ |
S |
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Wireless Apple Carplay |
- |
S |
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Wireless Android Auto |
- |
S |
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Wireless charging pad |
- |
S |
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NissanConnect with Nissan Door to Door Navigation |
- |
S |
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NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) |
- |
S |
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Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant |
S |
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Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System |
S |
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Streaming audio via Bluetooth® |
S |
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Siri Eyes Free®/Google Assistant™ Voice Recognition |
S |
Instrumentation |
2.5 S 2.5 SR 2.5 SR Prem. 2.5 Plat. |
Meters/gauges – Fine Vision illumination Speedometer |
S |
Comfort & Convenience Features |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
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Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition |
S |
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Power windows with auto up/down w/auto |
S |
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Power window with auto up/down w/auto reverse – front passenger side |
- |
S |
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Power door locks with selective unlocking |
S |
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Dual power remote-controlled sideview mirrors – manual folding |
S |
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Heated sideview mirrors with integrated LED |
- |
S |
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Steering wheel mounted control switches (cruise control, audio, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System) |
S |
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Center console w/armrest, 12V power outlet, and storage |
S |
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Cup holders |
Front/rear |
4 total (2 in centre console / 2 in rear armrest) |
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Bottle holders |
4 total (2 in front door pockets / 2 in rear door pockets) |
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Glove compartment w/ and lock |
S |
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RearView Monitor |
S |
- |
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Intelligent Around View® Monitor |
- |
S |
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Front HVAC system microfilter |
S |
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Rear heating/cooling vents |
- |
S |
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Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
- |
S |
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Single panel moonroof |
- |
S |
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Flat blade variable intermittent windshield |
S |
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Rear window defroster with timer |
S |
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Unique sport interior, including carbon grain door trim |
- |
S |
- |
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Dual overhead front map lights with sunglass |
S |
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Rear reading lights |
S |
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Cruise control |
S |
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Remote engine start |
S |
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Remote engine starter with Intelligent Climate Control |
- |
S |
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Intelligent Cruise Control |
- |
S |
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Rear Door Alert system |
S |
Safety and Security
Passenger Restraint Systems |
2.5L |
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual- |
S |
Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental |
S |
Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat |
S |
Driver and front passenger supplemental knee air bags |
S |
Seat-mounted rear passenger side-impact |
S |
Seat belts (all seating positions) Front |
3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver) 3-point ALR/ELR |
Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters |
Front/Rear |
Child Safety |
2.5L |
Child seat upper tether anchors |
3 (rear seat) |
|
S |
LATCH System |
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Child safety rear door locks |
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Emergency inside trunk release |
Impact Safety |
2.5L |
Energy-absorbing steering column |
S |
Active Safety |
2.5L |
Anti-lock Braking System Vehicle Dynamic Control Traction Control System |
S |
Safety, Security and Driving Aids |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System |
S |
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Vehicle Security System |
S |
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Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection |
S |
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Intelligent Forward Collision Warning |
S |
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
S |
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Blind Spot Warning |
S |
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ProPILOT Assist |
- |
S |
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Lane Departure Warning |
S |
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Intelligent Lane Intervention |
- |
S |
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Rear Automatic Braking |
S |
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Traffic Sign Recognition |
- |
S |
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Intelligent Driver Alertness |
S |
Exterior (inches) |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
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Wheelbase |
111.2 |
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Overall length |
192.9 |
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Overall width |
72.9 in. (w/o mirrors) |
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Overall height |
AWD |
57.2 |
57.3 |
57.4 |
57.3 |
Track width |
Front |
63.6 |
63.2 |
62.8 |
63.2 |
Track width |
Rear |
63.6 |
63.2 |
62.8 |
63.2 |
Interior (inches) |
Front |
Back |
Headroom (w/o moonroof) |
39.1 |
36.9 |
Headroom w/moonroof |
38.0 |
36.7 |
Legroom |
43.8 |
35.2 |
Shoulder room |
58.2 |
57.1 |
Hip room |
54.7 |
54.5 |
Weights |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
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Curb (pounds) |
Front |
AWD |
2001.4 |
2037.3 |
2037.3 |
2056.0 |
Rear |
AWD |
1386.5 |
1424.4 |
1424.4 |
1434.3 |
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Total |
AWD |
3387.8 |
3461.7 |
3461.7 |
3490.4 |
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GVWR (pounds) |
AWD |
4,482 |
Capacities |
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Fuel tank (Litres) |
61.3 L |
Engine oil (Litres) |
5.3 L |
Volume (cubic feet) |
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Passenger compartment (w/o moonroof) |
100.6 |
Passenger compartment (w/ moonroof) |
98.8 |
Cargo |
15.4 |
Total – w/o moonroof, w/moonroof |
116.0 /114.3 |
EPA Fuel Economy |
2.5 S |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SR |
2.5 Plat. |
City L/100km |
9.1 |
9.3 |
9.3 |
9.3 |
Highway L/100km |
6.5 |
6.7 |
6.7 |
6.7 |
Combined L/100km |
7.9 |
8.1 |
8.1 |
8.1 |
Classification |
Mid-size |
Options
|
2.5 S |
2.5 SV |
2.5 SR |
2.5 SL |
SR Premium Package: Leather- |
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O |
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2023 Nissan Altima Pricing
BASE VEHICLE | ||||
Description | Suggested Retail Price1 | |||
2.5 S | 2.5 | I4 | CVT | $30,998 |
2.5 SR | 2.5 | I4 | CVT | $33,898 |
2.5 SR Premium | 2.5 | I4 | CVT | $36,098 |
2.5 Platinum | 2.5 | I4 | CVT | $37,198 |
FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS | S | SR | SR Prem. | Plat. | |
Premium Paint | $300 | • | • | • | |
SR Premium Package | $2,200 | • |
PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES | S | SR | SR Prem. | Plat. | |
Chrome Bumper Protector | $230 | • | • | • | • |
All Season Floor Mats | $190 | • | • | • | • |
20 Colour Interior Accent Lighting | $530 | • | • | • | |
Illuminated Kick Plates | $325 | • | • | • |
(1) = Manufacturer's Suggested List Price: Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Excludes tax, title, license, and destination charges. Destination and handling $1,855.