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So, first things first - don't let the new name fool you. The 2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR is basically the same as the outgoing sport-tuned 3.5 SE model, albeit with the refreshed styling and technology bits common to all 2010 Altimas. But at the same time, don't let this model's advancing years put you off. The 3.5 SE was the sports car of family sedans when it debuted for 2002, and the 3.5 SR carries on that tradition, even as the current-generation Altima enters its fourth year of production.
The 2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 270 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The CVT is now mandatory, as the formerly available six-speed manual has been discontinued for 2010. EPA fuel economy estimates are 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined. At the test track, our Altima hit 60 mph in 6.8 seconds en route to a 14.8-second quarter-mile at 97.5 mph - healthy numbers for a V6-powered family sedan. Brake testing returned a respectable stopping distance of 123 feet from 60 mph.
The Altima 3.5 SR's cabin is hushed at highway speeds, but there's no doubt that the sporty suspension has an effect on the car's ride quality. Those looking for Camry-style cushioning over broken pavement should head straight for their local Toyota dealers. Still, this Altima's suspension is by no means harsh; it just provides less isolation from the road below, a trait that the target audience actually might appreciate. The rival we're most reminded of in this respect is the Honda Accord, though it lacks the 3.5 SR's overt athleticism.
The Altima received a mild exterior styling refresh for 2010, and our staff is split on whether it's an improvement. In any case, the current Altima has always been a good-looking car, and nothing about the new tweaks changes that.
Funky, fun and futuristic
Funky, fun, and futuristic.
This story comes from the 12/28/09 issue of AutoWeek magazine.
According to the article: "It's not the world's first electric car, but
the Nissan Leaf, launched in August, is the first fully electric
vehicle built for mass production for the global market. To help
drivers shift their thinking from gas to green, Japan's third largest
automaker has about 30 partnerships worldwide focused on developing an
infrastructure of battery-recharging stations to keep electric vehicles
on the roads. The car's top speed is more than 90 m.p.h. (145 km/h),
and its range is 100 miles (160 km) on a full charge. When it moves, it
makes a futuristic sound like the flying cars in Blade Runner. Nissan
will produce 50,000 Leafs each year at its Oppama plant, southwest of
Tokyo, starting in the fall of 2010."
The Nissan Cube has earned a 2010 Top Safety Pick award from the
Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. The Top Safety Pick award
recognizes vehicles that provide superior overall crash protection
among vehicles in their class and only includes vehicles with available
electronic stability control. The cube comes standard with Nissan's
electronic stability control system, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).
Stay tuned for more details and information on the 2010 Nissan Altima coming soon....
- Versa 1.6 Remains One of the Lowest Priced New Cars in the U.S. at $9,990 USD MSRP -| Model/Transmission | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Versa 1.6 Base 5MT | $9,990 | - |
| Versa 1.6 5MT | $10,990 | - |
| Versa 1.6 4AT | $11,990 | - |
| Versa 1.8 S 6MT | $13,100 | $13,150 |
| Versa 1.8 S 4AT | $14,100 | $14,150 |
| Versa 1.8 SL 4AT | $16,100 | - |
| Versa 1.8 SL CVT | - | $16,530 |