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#1 of 4962 Finally a place to talk about the new Altima by speedracer3

Apr 11, 2001 (7:58 pm)

Let's start with some pics then specs.




More shots here: http://www.nissannews.com/
 
Now the specs

Layout/Body: Front engine, front-wheel drive, 4-door sedan

Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with dual exhaust 240 horsepower and 246 lb-ft of torque 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder 180 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque
 
Transmission: 5-speed manual or 4-speed electronically controlled automatic with gate-style shifter

Drive Configuration: Front-wheel drive Available Traction Control (V6 with automatic transmission)

Suspension: front: Independent strut with coil springs and stabilizer bar
rear: Multi-link independent with stabilizer bar

Brakes: Power-assisted front vented discs/rear solid disc Available ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution and Brake Assist

Wheels and Tires: 4 cylinder — 16-inch steel or aluminum-alloy wheels, P205/65R16 tires
V6 — 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, P215/55R17 tires
 
Wheelbase: 110.2 inches
Length: 191.5 inches
Width: 70.4 inches
Height: 57.9 inches
Interior Volume: 103.3 cubic feet/15.6 cubic feet
 
Safety: Dual front supplemental air bags with dual stage inflators, LATCH child seat safety system; available front seat side-impact supplemental air bags and side curtain supplemental air bags

Other: All-new distinctive, aggressive exterior design; sculpted interior with distinctive interior "environments," 3-gauge instrument panel with trip computer, available 150-watt BoseŽ audio system with in-dash 6-disc CD changer; four trim levels — 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL and 3.5 SE

Personally, I think this car is a knockout in looks, performace and features. What do you guys think??

#2 of 4962 That is amazing by anilpunjabi

Apr 11, 2001 (8:04 pm)

a car that small bein changed into that is great, what is teh price, this should be if teh weight is low be one hell of a fast car, thsi shoudl eb faster than the max accord, or anyother car in its class, what is teh starting price

#3 of 4962 No price yet....but performance! by speedracer3

Apr 11, 2001 (8:12 pm)

No prices from Nissan yet but GET THIS:
 
According to Nissan the Altima V6 5 speed will rocket to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds!...the automatic 7.2 seconds. Can you say CamCord killer?, for that matter the Maxima is not that fast!.

#4 of 4962 more 2002 Altima pics by jmaxe

Apr 11, 2001 (8:55 pm)

Look here are some more great pics
 
www.autoshowny.com

#5 of 4962 Glad I waited!! by dettim

Apr 11, 2001 (9:25 pm)

I was at the Nissan Dealer letting my wife test drive the Maxima SE 5 speed 2 weeks ago when the sales guy tried to get me to buy. I told him we were going to buy a Maxima SE before the end of the year but I wanted to wait and see the new Altima. I told him that this would drive down the price for a 2001 SE and I could get a better price. The salesman then tried to get me to buy the SE and offered me a fully loaded (heated leather seats etc...) for invoice. I told him thanks but I wanted to wait to see the Altima(he said it was going to be smaller than the Maxima)........Wow!!!! I'm glad I waited.... thank you Nissan....It's much better than I had anticipated.....My wife says she is in "love".... I can't wait till Sept. to test drive this car...of course I will wait till the ferver dies down and I can buy it for a good price! I hope I can wait!!!

#6 of 4962 I want one! by tgo63

Apr 11, 2001 (9:37 pm)

we have y2k accord and 98 escort in our family, both five speed. After I saw a preview of a new altima I definitely want one! Nissan has one new customer. I considered purchasing Maxima but I like the specs and looks of 2002 altima better. Only price will decide which engine we will get, transmission of course will be five speed.

#7 of 4962 Sunroof??? by dettim

Apr 11, 2001 (9:58 pm)

After looking at Nissan's news site, I see that it says nothing about a sunroof option for the new '02 Altima. Does anyone think they'll have that as an option for the V6 SE?

#8 of 4962 Headroom? by BobL242

Apr 11, 2001 (10:21 pm)

Does anyone know how much headroom is in the 2002 altima?

#9 of 4962 There better be a sunroof available by maxamillion1

Apr 11, 2001 (10:48 pm)

because if it is not, Nissan will lose some of its customers, especially me, I don't want a car without a sunroof.

#10 of 4962 Sunroof.... by speedracer3

Apr 12, 2001 (6:50 am)

I am sure there will be a sunroof!...don't worry!

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