Get to Know the Nissan Altima

If you’re looking for a sophisticated midsize sedan, the 2021 Nissan Altima stands out from the crowd. Available in S, SV, SR, SL, and Platinum trim levels, the Altima offers dynamic styling and scintillating performance, making a statement here in Salem, OR. 

Superior Road Presence 

The 2021 Nissan Altima features aggressive front-end styling and a sculpted profile with muscular fenders that give it an elegant yet powerful road presence. The stylish S trim sits on 16-inch steel wheels and offers a chrome grille, automatic headlights, chrome door handles, and body-color power mirrors. With the SV trim, you get 17-inch aluminum wheels, LED headlights, and distinctive LED daytime running lights. 

Going with the SL gets you 17-inch wheels, LED fog lights, dual chrome exhaust tips, and heated power mirrors with LED turn signals, while the top-of-the-range Platinum adds 19-inch wheels. The sport-oriented SR features unique exterior styling, along with a dark chrome grille, body-color door handles, and black mirrors. 

Smooth and Powerful Performance 

The Altima offers a quiet, refined ride, composed handling, and powerful performance that makes for an engaging driving experience, whether you’re navigating the city streets or cruising on the highway. The available intelligent all-wheel-drive system distributes power between all four wheels for the best traction, but under normal cruising conditions, power is only sent to the front wheels for improved economy. 

Under the Altima’s sleek hood is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. It’s mated to a continuously variable transmission. With the SR, you can opt for a 2.0-liter variable compression turbocharged four-cylinder engine. With standard gas, it produces 236 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque, while 93 octane fuel increases the power to 248 horsepower and 273 pound-feet. 

Spacious Well-Appointed Cabin 

In the Altima’s contemporary, driver-focused cabin, intuitively positioned instrumentation puts everything at your fingertips. There’s comfortable seating for five, and the roomy 15.4-cubic-foot trunk can be enlarged by folding down the 60/40-split rear seats. 

The S trim comes standard with keyless entry and ignition, fabric seats, air conditioning, and a tilting and telescoping steering column. The SV adds a power-adjustable driver’s seat, while the SR features unique sporty interior trim, upgraded cloth upholstery, and a leather-bound steering wheel and shift knob. 

SL models offer leather upholstery, heated front seats and steering wheel, a power-adjustable passenger seat, wood-tone trim, and dual-zone automatic temperature control. The Platinum trim features driver memory functions, ambient lighting, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.  

Advanced Technology 

With the Altima’s standard infotainment system, you get a 7-inch touch screen, voice recognition, Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming, and a six-speaker sound system. SV models add an 8-inch touch screen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability, and satellite radio. The SL and Platinum trims feature a navigation system, NissanConnect services, and a nine-speaker Bose audio system. 

The Altima has many standard and optional safety technologies. Available ProPilot Assist also offers advanced semi-autonomous driver-assist features. 

To see for yourself what sets the 2021 Nissan Altima apart from the competition, contact your Nissan dealership today to schedule a test drive. Once you get behind the wheel, you will be hooked. Check out this model and more with us at Nissan of Salem, your dedicated car dealership in Salem, OR!