2010 Nissan Altima Facelift Teaser

Japanese carmaker Nissan today rolled out the first teaser photo showing the 2010 Altima, a model that will feature enhancements at both the interior and the exterior. Obviously, there are only a few details available at this point but, according to some media reports, the 2010 Altima will be offered in two body styles, sedan and coupe.

There will be two engine available, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder unit delivering 175 horsepower and a 3.5-liter V6 configuration that releases 270 horsepower. Two transmissions will be offered by the manufacturer, a 6-speed manual unit plus a CVT, only available as an option.

The hybrid version of the Altima will be offered with a CVT as well and will be fitted with an electric unit generating 198 horsepower.

As for the standard features, the Altima will feature ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags and front side airbags. A navigation system is available as an option and includes a rearview camera. Other highlights include leather upholstery and a wireless cell-phone link and Intelligent Key with Push Start Ignition.

Separately, Nissan today announced in a notification posted on the NHTSA website that it is recalling 2009-2010 ALtima after discovering that a suspension glitch could increase the risk of a crash and have serious consequences over the passengers' safety.

"Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Altima and Maxima passenger cars," it is mentioned in the advisory. "The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack."