Back in 2002, when the new Altima, apart from the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry everywhere, with a particularly sporty personality. 2011 Nissan Altima maintain that edge, because it still provides up again with his more buttoned-down suspension and excellent steering response than the two stalwarts. But now Nissan has a decent competitor in the form of the Ford Fusion SE SE also met the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima EX and Suzuki Kizashi SE. Segment hard indeed, but one that deserves a place in the Altima is still a test-drive list.
The 2.5-liter inline-4 2011 Nissan Altima's packs a solid punch with 175 horsepower and 180 pound feet of torque to be sent to the ground through a CVT. In the past, the combination of CVT and four-cylinder engine is known that suck the life vehicles (such as the Dodge Caliber and the Mitsubishi Lancer), although this technology has been continually "ratio" should optimize performance and fuel. However, here he worked as promised.
Step into the gas pedal and the excavation front-wheel-drive 2.5 s and pulled smooth and strong feelings on his toes instead of flat on his feet. The car takes 8.5 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph from stop and then going through a quarter mile in 16.3 seconds 87.2 mph, making Altima one of the faster cars in the middle-class sedan with four-cylinder engine. Passing power is also impressive, and even in our heavy throttle an average rate of nearly 26 mpg Altima approximately 1,000 miles of mixed driving.
Going the other direction, the brake of the 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 s to bring the car to stop from 60 km / h in 126 meters, on the average performance for this segment. Pedal feels firm and the action is linear in the attack.
One of the mobile phone has long Altima athletic therapy. This sharp and precise steering and buttoned-down car when you run it through a series of your favorite corner. The limiting factor is tire choice, because it seemed Contact Continental ContiPro calibrated to ride, quiet comfortable, early enough so that they squeak when you push hard through corners. But all in all, a very good all-round package, Altima near the top of the class in terms of driving pleasure.
Comfort
Thanks to the generous offer of the adaptation of both the driver's seat and tilt and telescopic steering wheel, get a good seat position should be easy for drivers of all shapes and sizes. Although the front seatbacks are comfortable rather flat (we want more lumbar support), overall fine, as we proved with several long trips along the coast. Rear seats are also quite comfortable. Although passengers more than 6 feet tall to shy on headroom, most will find plenty of room in the rear. And even in entry-level trim, is a center fold-down armrest provides.
Walking on the sidewalk, passing down for many pockmarked streets of Los Angeles, 2011 Nissan Altima absorb shocks without disturbing the passenger compartment. On the road, Altima offers a quiet ride, free of visible wind and road noise.
Function
Anyone familiar with Japanese label cars from several decades to find the control layout makes sense familiar Altima. Large gauges and simple, like most of the controls.
In addition to luxury wheels and rear spoiler, the Special Edition package is included in this car adds some nice additional like perforated leather wrapped steering wheel (plus audio controls) and automatic lights. Rear visibility is generally good, with large glass surfaces and relatively slender rear pillar.
Unfortunately, there is no iPod integration is standard at this trim level is lower, although some competitors. But this is optional with the Premium Audio package, which includes Bluetooth. The six standard speakers do have an extra socket, so that we can still play our iPods. The sound quality is clear and strong enough for the basic model of the audio system while cranking it out loud really bring the expected degradation.
In the cabin, storage space galore, with large enclosed area in front of the selector lever, a large glovebox and setup a dual-compartment under the center console arm. The cupholders are also spacious, with three different sizes in front and some big companies in the arm back. With 15.3 cubic feet capacity, Altima sedan trunk easily swallowed several golf bags and bag size. 60/40-split rear seat offers more capacity you need it.
Design / Fit and finish
In profile, with large rear roofline and the sloping roof pillar opposite, 2011 Nissan Altima takes more than a passing resemblance to the Infiniti G37 sedan, cousin of the city. Last year mid-cycle refresh for the Altima took the grille and sculpted hood fancy, but we still feel the rear (as with the previous generation) is too big and busy.
The cabin of the Altima 2.5 S is equipped with a high abundance of soft-touch materials quality you would expect to see at a higher level of equipment, and healthier overall and finish was also impressive. Even the cover for the front seat cup holders and center console compartment slid open and substantial feel. Another nice touch is the shift function for the center console arm.
Who should consider this vehicle
Although the 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 s now sport competitors that they not only face a few years ago, still remains a strong option for anyone looking for a sedan, economical spacious neat and fun to drive.
