Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Most people associate sportiness with a 2-door body style, and while the Nissan Altima was one of the sports midsize sedans on the market, Nissan decided to complete the range with a coupe.
Sharing only the hood with the 4-door Altima, the sporty coupe featured a unique body work with swept back headlights, a sleek roofline, flowing body lines, dual exhaust outlets and pronounced fenders. The roof pillar gracefully merged with the rear deck lid, the Altima coupe looking like a more expensive vehicle.
Inside, the cabin was fitted with high quality materials and sport front seats with good bolstering. The cabin was roomy for the front passengers, however, the limited space available in the back and the uneasy access to the rear seats made the coupe a less good option for those travelling with more passengers.
The trunk could accommodate a decent amount of cargo and the split folding rear seats could expand the usefulness of the trunk.
The Altima coupe was fun to drive with a lively handling and a good steering feedback, however, the ride was a bit firm.
Equipped with top-notch technology, the Altima could be equipped a touchscreen navigation system with a rearview camera that offered lots of useful information, air-conditioning, a 6 speaker audio system as standard or a premium 6-speaker Bose sound system, power windows, door lock and mirrors, as well as keyless go.
A choice of two engines was available, a 2.5-liter with 170 hp and a 3.5-liter V6 unit developing 270 hp. The 4-cylinder powerplant offered power and refinement, whereas the V6 unit perfectly matched the sporty demeanour of the affordable coupe.
The engine could be both mated with a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT gearbox.
Safety wise, the coupe offered a tyre pressure monitor, 6 airbags, ABS and active head restraints.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 16V 6MT FWD (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2490 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 6000 RPM 177 HP @ 6000 RPM 174 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 180 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 244 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 6 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/60.8 in (1,547/1,544 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.2 cuFT (232 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3097 lbs (1405 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4200 lbs (1905 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 16V CVT FWD (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2490 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 6000 RPM 177 HP @ 6000 RPM 174 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 180 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 244 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/60.8 in (1,547/1,544 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 0.2 in (5 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.2 cuFT (232 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3124 lbs (1417 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 6MT FWD (270 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3506 cm3 |
Power: | 198 KW @ 6000 RPM 269 HP @ 6000 RPM 266 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 350 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 6 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/60.8 in (1,547/1,544 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 0.2 in (5 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.2 cuFT (232 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3294 lbs (1494 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 CVT FWD (270 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3506 cm3 |
Power: | 198 KW @ 6000 RPM 269 HP @ 6000 RPM 266 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 350 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/60.8 in (1,547/1,544 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.2 cuFT (232 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3333 lbs (1512 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |