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#12998 of 18228 Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [design_student] by mickeyrom

Sep 30, 2009 (4:31 am)

Replying to: design_student (Sep 30, 2009 2:23 am)
That is one tough question. It's all a matter of taste after all.Like for instance,I like the way my KIA looks,and others think it's ugly.As far the direction of American designs...I hate the Cadillac squarish look,but like the Buick.Some of the Ford and GM sedans look pretty good,but I personally think the Chrysler products are very unattractive. The one American sedan which I consider to have the best styling is the Chevy Malibu.The Fords and Mercs are OK,but I hate their Grilles.I hope this helps you a little.Maybe you're looking for more technical opinions?

#12999 of 18228 Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [design_student] by stephen987

Sep 30, 2009 (5:55 am)

Replying to: design_student (Sep 30, 2009 2:23 am)
I think the nose and tail of the Milan are fine--but the greenhouse area looks dated. I would reject current trends and go for a taller roofline and/or a lower beltline, but without making the rear window any more vertical. The result might look too much like a Cadillac DTS to some people, but I think it would help distance the Milan from other midsize sedans, in a good way. I'm tired of every car looking like it has gun slits for windows.

#13000 of 18228 Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [design_student] by acdii

Sep 30, 2009 (6:09 am)

Replying to: design_student (Sep 30, 2009 2:23 am)
That is a very tough goal, Ford stepped up with the 2010 and made it look really good. In fact the Sport version is badass from the front. If you can keep the lines of the front, but change the grill to be less intense, that is a lot of chrome, that would be about the only improvement I can see for the Fusion. One thing that makes it very hard to design a car is all the safety factors involved. The doors need to be a certain height to provide enough side impact protection to meet the high standards, which gives the impression of small windows. Aerodynamics plays a huge part in car design, and trying to make something with a low COD and yet look nice is extremely difficult. They tried with the 2010 Prius, but IMO failed, it is still an ugly slug.
 
The trend I see today in car design is they all look very much alike, it is hard to tell at a glance between a Honda, a Toyota, a Ford, and some of the European cars. They all follow pretty much the same basic car design, heck the Fusion and Camry are damn near twins, the only things setting them apart is the front and rear lights and grill. The body lines nearly match.

#13001 of 18228 2010 Taurus by sandman_6472

Sep 30, 2009 (9:52 am)

Great redesign on this car...if it were a bit smaller & less $'s, would be an excellent value. Too bad Ford can't take it's styling and apply it their Fusion/Milan twins...it would be a much better car going against the Malibu. Co-worker bought a blue LT this past weekend & I was truly impressed...the only American cars I'd ever consider would be the Malibu LT or the new Taurus were I in the market at this time. Looks like we can make some decent competition for all the foreign brands if need be...so come on Detroit...get working & maybe this diehard foreign buyer will finally get to go American in the future!
 
The Sandman

#13002 of 18228 Spot for sale by backy

Oct 01, 2009 (8:15 pm)

Looks like there's a spot open in the gallery to the right. Which car should fill it? The new-for-2010 Legacy? Or maybe the Optima, freshened for 2009 with a new design coming for 2011?
 
Or maybe the Galant, Sebring, or Avenger?.... nah.
 
Just noticed the Sonata is now the 2011 model. Isn't it kinda strange to put a model there that can't be purchased (at least not in the USA) for several months, so there's no pricing or reviews and very little info in general available?

#13003 of 18228 Re: Spot for sale [backy] by m6user

Oct 01, 2009 (8:37 pm)

Replying to: backy (Oct 01, 2009 8:15 pm)
My vote would be for the Legacy even though it is different than all the rest by way of the standard all wheel drive.
 
I totally agree about the cars to the right and on their individual pages. They change them way too quick.
However, do a comparison on the main Edmunds page of two cars, one being the 2009 Jetta TDI. The window stickers with the EPA mpg ratings for the TDI have been out for what, a year now, and Edmunds is still researching it????? I sent them an email about it about 9 months ago and they said they were working on it.

#13004 of 18228 Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [berri] by mz6greyghost

Oct 01, 2009 (8:58 pm)

Replying to: berri (Sep 29, 2009 6:12 pm)
In case there are any manual-transmission drivers out there that have their eye on the Altima, you'd better get a '09 while you still can!
 
I've seen from more than a couple sources that for '10, the Altima sedan is losing the 6-speed manual COMPLETELY! This includes the lower-model 2.5 models, and the 3.5 SE (which is named the 3.5 SR for '10). And I thought Mazda was bad for dropping the manual on their V6 models...
 
This leads me to two conclusions:
1. The 6-speed manual is returning to the Maxima! (I know, wishful thinking... )
2. Nissan has given up on the "4DSC" designation for everything they sell (a shame...)

#13005 of 18228 Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [mz6greyghost] by acdii

Oct 02, 2009 (5:55 am)

Replying to: mz6greyghost (Oct 01, 2009 8:58 pm)
Could it be that people just don't want a manual anymore? Considering that automatics now exceed manuals for fuel economy, are smoother shifting and have as many if not more gears than manuals, plus they have become more reliable, that manuals are passe' in anything other than a Miata. I used to drive an 18 wheeler, and trust me, the last thing I want to do now is push a clutch in while sitting in traffic.

#13006 of 18228 Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [acdii] by akirby

Oct 02, 2009 (6:02 am)

Replying to: acdii (Oct 02, 2009 5:55 am)
The majority of drivers stopped wanting manuals in sedans years ago (decades?). The fuel economy and cost advantages are gone so it's just personal preference now. Most mfrs offer it here in the U.S. because they sell more of them in other countries, especially in Europe. It would be hard to cost justify doing a manual just for the U.S. because the volume is so low.

#13007 of 18228 Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [acdii] by mickeyrom

Oct 02, 2009 (6:14 am)

Replying to: acdii (Oct 02, 2009 5:55 am)
I think that it's kinda fun driving a manual,but I think it depends on what manual it is.I test drove a Fit with a manual, and hated the tranny.It was hard to find the gears.When I drove an older Dodge with a 5 speed,it was a blast.

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