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2017 Nissan Altima Offers Class-Leading Fuel Economy For Highway Cruising

Even though sedans are no longer the favorite type of vehicle in North America, this body style remains a cornerstone of the automotive industry. Among the likes of the perennial Toyota Camry and the high-tech Honda Accord, the Nissan Altima qualifies as a stalwart of the mid-size sedan bracket.
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For the model year 2017, the Altima retains the starting price of the previous iteration. From $22,500 sans the $835 destination and handling charge, there’s an Altima for everyone in the market for such a car. The entry-level model, dubbed Altima 2.5, is equipped with everything you would expect from a car of this dimension and in this price range.

Bluetooth for your mobile phone? Check. Xtronic CVT transmission? Check. Sufficient power, independent rear suspension, air conditioning, remote keyless entry, power windows, and an audio system? You can check them all. But most impressively, the entry-level Nissan Altima variant for the model year 2017 has the edge in highway fuel economy, hence making for a great vehicle for commuting.

Rated at 39 miles per gallon (6 l/100 km) highway as per the EPA, the 2017 Nissan Altima with the 2.5-liter powerplant takes delight in a full six miles per gallon advantage over the 2017 Toyota Camry. For comparison's sake, the undisputed leader of the segment is good for 33 mpg (7.1 l/100) highway.

Available in five different flavors (2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SR, 2.5 SV, and 2.5 SL), the 2017 Nissan Altima with the 2.5-liter engine also has a more powerful brother. Priced from $27,990 before accounting for destination and handling, the Altima 3.5 SR boasts 270 horsepower from its six-cylinder engine.

What’s more, the list of available features abounds in bits and bobs designed to make life behind the wheel easier. These include NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seats, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Easy-fill Tire Alert, and the complete suite of Nissan Safety Shield technologies. Except for the base model, all Altima grades integrate Siri Eyes Free voice assistance.
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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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