Nissan Altima 2007
2007 Nissan Altima Takes Expressive Styling, Athletic Performance, Quality and Innovation to New Levels
Building on previous generation Altima's reputation as the design and dynamic leader in class, the all-new 2007 Nissan Altima is evolutionary in design, but revolutionary in its platform and hardware. The new Altima also addresses target customers' desires for a more rewarding driving and ownership experience by offering new levels of quality feel, enhanced comfort and available convenience features. Engineers set 2007 Nissan Altima "Best Performing Large Front-Wheel Drive Sedan in the World" as target for the development of new D-Platform.
The 2007 Nissan Altima goes on sale in November 2006.
"Altima is 100% original and 100% Nissan, rather than a copy of existing mid-size sedan offerings," said Bill Bosley, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "In creating this next generation Altima, we didn't take for granted the things it already did well. We refined or enhanced all areas - exterior, interior and under the skin."
Along with its distinctive styling, the fourth generation Altima utilizes the all-new Nissan "D" platform with improved body rigidity and a redesigned suspension. This new platform was developed with the objective of making Altima one of the best performing large front-wheel drive sedans available globally.
2007 Nissan Altima is available with Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) or 6-speed manual transmissions and a choice of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 or powerful 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engines.
2007 Nissan Altima also offers a long list of convenience features - including available Intelligent Key with Push Start Ignition, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System, RearView Monitor and an advanced navigation system.
Building On A Strong Base
The previous generation Altima, which was introduced in September 2001, changed the course of mid-size sedans. Launched under the philosophy of 'the cure for the common sedan," it veered away from copying the sales leaders in the segment and targeted the estimated 20 percent of sedan buyers seeking more style and performance.
That approach found a receptive audience, with Altima quickly becoming Nissan's best-selling vehicle (ranked fourth among all cars in 2005 U.S. sales). It was also named "2002 North American Car of the Year."
"We understand that mid-size sedan buyers are looking for more from their vehicles than transportation - they seek a higher sense of self reward, along with a quality feel, enhanced comfort and a wide range of convenience features," said Bosley. "The 2007 Nissan Altima builds on these strengths, protecting Altima's hard-fought standing as the sedan of choice for discerning, enthusiast buyers. And now, as a true competitor rather than just an alternative, we predict the new Altima will find an even wider audience."
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