As the cornerstone of Nissan's dynamic product lineup, Nissan Altima embodies the philosophy of "Innovation that excites" with thoughtful technology solutions that make life easier and a premium experience that is unique in its segment.
Altima is not only Nissan's best-selling vehicle but also one of the top-selling cars in the United States – thanks to its distinctive exterior and interior design, rewarding driving experience and innovative, driver-focused technology.
Altima also offers efficient 38 miles-per-gallon fuel economy (2.5-liter engine) and available next-generation Safety Shield Technologies. Altima is again available in a range of seven high-value available models that meet a range of customer needs and budgets.
For the 2015 model year, Altima 3.5 SV and 3.5 SL grades add NissanConnect℠ with Navigation and Mobile Apps, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Moving Object Detection (MOD) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) as standard equipment.
All three 3.5-liter V6 Altimas also feature a 1-mpg increase for highway and combined fuel economy ratings due to reduced internal friction (including DLC piston rings and sodium-filled valves), improved air intake resistance, the addition of exhaust variable camshaft timing (VTC), enhanced D-Step Shift logic and reduced internal friction for the standard Xtronic transmission.
Fuel economy is now rated at 22 mpg city, 32 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined.
Other enhancements for 2015 include the addition of 8-way power driver's seat and 2-way power lumbar support for 2.5 SV and 3.5 SV models, 4-way power front passenger seat for SL models, Beige interior-equipped models receive black carpeting and lower seat side trim, fog lights are now standard on the 2.5 SV trim level and Intelligent Climate Control is added to models equipped with Remote Engine Start System (SV, SL).
The Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display comes standard on every model and is customizable, easy-to-use and integrates key information right in front of the driver. Located in the center of the instrument display between the tachometer and speedometer, it features a 4.0-inch color display, more than 400 percent larger than the previous generation Altima's vehicle information display and utilizing more natural 3D-effect graphics.
The system is customizable and adjustable using the steering wheel controls, so drivers can view the information that is most important to them, including:
- Audio system display
- Instant MPG
- Trip computer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure readouts (individual readouts not available on 2.5 grade)
- Navigation system (if equipped), with destination turn-by-turn information and compass, and the ability to match the on-screen vehicle image with the actual car color
- On vehicles equipped with NissanConnect℠ with Navigation, the display shows navigation destination turn-by-turn information
Available from the SV grade or as part of the Sports Value Package (2.5 S) is a factory-installed Remote Engine Start System, which allows the owner to heat or cool the vehicle from the comfort of the home. The Altima must be locked for the remote start to operate (up to 10 minutes).
Intelligent Climate Control is added in 2015 to the Remote Engine Start System (except Sport Value Package), which automatically sets HVAC temperatures to ideal heating/defrost or cooling settings (depending on ambient temperatures). When the driver enters the vehicle, the HVAC reverts to the previous customer settings.
