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Because of the cold weather, Nissan took a gamble on the Altima for the Canadian market. For starters, all-wheel drive is standard as opposed to the United States of America, paired to the 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with 182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque.
Surprisingly enough, the VC-Turbo isn’t available in Canada because the variable-compression engine comes exclusively with front-wheel drive. That’s somewhat disappointing if you remember the QX50 from Infiniti combines the variable-compression engine with all-wheel drive.
Inspired by the Vmotion 2.0 concept from the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the all-new Altima is manufactured at two plants in the U.S. (Smyrna and Canton) and in the People’s Republic of China (Xiangyang). Pricing in Canada starts at 27,998 dollars for the Altima S, which is joined by three more trim levels.
The SV and Platinum kick off at 31,498 and 34,998 dollars while the Edition One is the most expensive of the lot at 35,998 dollars excluding freight and pre-delivery inspection. Even the entry-level Altima S comes with lots of standard equipment, including 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats and mirrors, remote engine standard, Intelligent Emergency Braking, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, and Rear Door Alert.
As the second Nissan model after the Rogue to receive the Safety Shield 360 suite, the Altima also features Pedestrian Detection, Rear Intelligent Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and High Beam Assist. All in all, the mid-size sedan ticks all the right boxes in terms of value for money.
The question is, why would a sedan prevail in the day and age of crossovers and SUVs, especially in negative weather conditions? It all starts with the emotional expectation of the customer, followed by the lower purchase price, and superior driving experience compared to a high-riding vehicle. Even as a company or rental car, the sedan still is king of the hill.
If there’s something that doesn’t favor the Altima, that’s the Xtronic CVT which is lagging in the kick-down department. Also worthy of mention, the continuously variable transmission developed by Nissan-owned JATCO (Japanese Automatic Transmission Company) has a questionable reliability record.
Inspired by the Vmotion 2.0 concept from the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the all-new Altima is manufactured at two plants in the U.S. (Smyrna and Canton) and in the People’s Republic of China (Xiangyang). Pricing in Canada starts at 27,998 dollars for the Altima S, which is joined by three more trim levels.
The SV and Platinum kick off at 31,498 and 34,998 dollars while the Edition One is the most expensive of the lot at 35,998 dollars excluding freight and pre-delivery inspection. Even the entry-level Altima S comes with lots of standard equipment, including 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats and mirrors, remote engine standard, Intelligent Emergency Braking, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, and Rear Door Alert.
As the second Nissan model after the Rogue to receive the Safety Shield 360 suite, the Altima also features Pedestrian Detection, Rear Intelligent Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and High Beam Assist. All in all, the mid-size sedan ticks all the right boxes in terms of value for money.
The question is, why would a sedan prevail in the day and age of crossovers and SUVs, especially in negative weather conditions? It all starts with the emotional expectation of the customer, followed by the lower purchase price, and superior driving experience compared to a high-riding vehicle. Even as a company or rental car, the sedan still is king of the hill.
If there’s something that doesn’t favor the Altima, that’s the Xtronic CVT which is lagging in the kick-down department. Also worthy of mention, the continuously variable transmission developed by Nissan-owned JATCO (Japanese Automatic Transmission Company) has a questionable reliability record.
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