Segment: Medium
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
The fifth generation of the Nissan Altima was unveiled at the 2012 New York International Auto Show as the 2013 model. It entered the competition on the mid-size sedans.
The competitive mid-size sedan segment made the Japanese car-manufacturer Nissan bring more Infiniti style into the mass-market vehicles. The 2013 Altima was based on the same platform with the Maxima and the Murano. Moreover, it had an Infiniti M30 look.
New styling, with the Z-shape inspiration from the Nissan Z sports model, was applied. New front bumpers, with bolder styling, were applied and a nice, chromed line, surrounded the side glass area of the greenhouse. A big improvement was made to the weight of the car, due to the aluminum hood, roof, and trunk lid.
For the inside, the car featured the Nissan Connect infotainment system on the central part of the dashboard, with navigation, rear-view camera, XM satellite radio, and, of course, Bluetooth connectivity. The instrument cluster featured two, big, analog dials for the speedometer and tachometer and a TFT display in between them for the driver information center. For the rear passengers, a nearly flat floor helped for three seating positions. Two air-vents were provided to add climate comfort.
Under the hood, there were two engine choices: a four-pot 2.5-liter and a 3.5-liter V6 unit. The standard transmission for both was a CVT unit that helped increase the fuel-efficiency.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L CVT FWD (182 HP) | |
---|---|
Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 134 KW @ 6000 RPM 182 HP @ 6000 RPM 180 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 180 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 244 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
---|---|
Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
---|---|
Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
---|---|
Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
---|---|
Tire Size: | 215/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
---|---|
Length: | 191.5 in (4864 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.4 in (1,585/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.3 in (2776 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.4 cuFT (436 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.299 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
---|---|
Unladen Weight: | 3108 lbs (1410 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4211 lbs (1910 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
---|---|
City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 CVT FWD (270 HP) | |
---|---|
Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 199 KW @ 6000 RPM 271 HP @ 6000 RPM 267 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 185 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 251 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
---|---|
Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
---|---|
Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
---|---|
Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
---|---|
Tire Size: | 215/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
---|---|
Length: | 191.5 in (4864 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.3 in (2776 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.4 cuFT (436 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.299 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
---|---|
Unladen Weight: | 3295 lbs (1495 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4381 lbs (1987 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
---|---|
City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |