Nissan of Elk Grove

2012 Nissan Altima Sedan
The Nissan Altima Sedan continues to provide an innovative combination of quality, exhilarating performance, sporty design and exceptional value in the mid-size sedan class. For 2012, Altima Sedan is again available with a choice of a 175-horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder or 270-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine.

Enhancements for the 2012 model year include a new Value Package (includes Bluetooth®, leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel audio controls, auto 0n/off headlights, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver and more) and the continuation of last year's Special Edition Package. Both are offered with the Altima Sedan 2.5 S. The Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System is now standard on the 3.5 SR and also available as part of the 2.5 S Convenience Package.

Key features of the 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan include:

•  Sporty, distinctive exterior design
•  Available power sliding glass moonroof
•  Standard Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) designed for fluid-feeling performance and efficient operation ? V6 utilizes an advanced, performance-tuned controller with adaptive logic
•  Front suspension design with advanced geometry, equal-length half shafts that are almost parallel to the ground ? virtually eliminating torque steer
•  Rear suspension design with an emphasis on nimbleness and ride comfort
•  Roomy yet sporty interior space with innovative amenities, including Fine Vision gauge display instrument panel, standard Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, convenient covered storage compartments and nine cup or bottle holders
•  A range of available popular comfort and convenience features, including Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Bluetooth® Audio Streaming, RearView Monitor and Nissan Navigation with XM NavTraffic® and NavWeather™ Real-Time Traffic Information services (XM® subscription required, sold separately)

The 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan is available in three models Altima 2.5 CVT, Altima 2.5 S CVT and Altima 3.5 SR CVT. It is on sale now at Nissan of Elk Grove.

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Nissan of Elk Grove is excited to be the premier site for the Nissan Altima in California. Nissan of Elk Grove is a Sacramento area Nissan dealership and carries a large inventory of new Nissan Altima cars and top quality, high value used Nissan Altimas and other cars & trucks.

When shoppers compare the Nissan Altima to other makes like the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, and the Toyota Camry, the 2011 Nissan Altima shines as the most fun-to-drive. Starting with the 2010 Nissan Altima, Sacramento area owners found this affordable full-size sedan's crisp handling and lively acceleration to be reason enough to choose Altima.

The Nissan Altima was introduced in the USA in 1992 as the 1993 Altima. The Altima's predecessor was the reliable Nissan Stanza. Altima cars are built in Smyrna, Tennessee and Canton, Mississippi. The first generation Altima was originally based on the Nissan Bluebird, but its design and styling has always been done in California studios. From the beginning, the Altima, like other Nissan cars, was quick & sporty. The 1993 Altima contained a fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine, and raced from 0 to 60 in just 10.4 seconds. The '93 Altima had a 4-speed manual transmission, and a firm suspension using struts and stabilizer bars. Though classified as a compact car, the great-handling early Altima sedan seated four adults comfortably. The '93 Altima trim levels included the XE, the GXE, the SE, and the GLE.

The Altima underwent generational changes in 1998, 2002, and 2007, with a major facelift in 2010. In 2002, fifty automotive journalists at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, named the Nissan Altima as the "North American Car of the Year." Although Nissan never made an Altima convertible, the 2008 Altima Coupe debuted in 2006 at the Los Angeles Auto Show - the first-ever two-door Altima. Always economical, the Altima Hybrid was introduced to Nissan of Elk Grove in 2007. Originally based on Toyota's hybrid technology, Nissan's hybrid cars now benefit from the brilliant work of Nissan's power train engineers, generally regarded as the best in the world.

Nissan of Elk Grove in Elk Grove, California offers the Nissan Altima, a 4-door full-size sedan which seats 5 people comfortably. The Altima weighs 3,180 pounds, is 190.7 inches long, 70.7 inches wide, 58 inches high, and the Nissan Altima's turning radius is 36.1 feet. Extremely comfortable for its class, the Altima has 40.6 inches of headroom in the front, as well as 44.1 inches of legroom. In the Altima's back seat, there are 36.8 inches of headroom and 35.8 inches of legroom. Need to bring a lot of luggage on your next trip? The Altima trunk holds up to 15.3 cubic feet of your stuff. So, take a breather and enjoy the space!

Standard Nissan safety features included in the Altima are traction control, anti-lock brakes, side airbags, driver airbags, side-impact bars, seat-belt pre-tensioners, and passenger airbags. With all of these features, the Nissan Altima is always highly rated by the IIHS and NHTSA.

The Altima also has an abundance of comfort and convenience features including: power steering, remote locks, power windows, power mirrors, climate control, cruise control, air conditioning, power seats, an adjustable steering wheel, and more! Especially nice are the available hands-free phone and navigation systems. Test drive the Nissan Altima in the Sacramento area at Nissan of Elk Grove.

Like all Nissan cars & trucks, road handling and performance are top priorities for the Altima. Passing horsepower in the base Altima is 175 bhp at 5,600 rpm, and it produces excellent torque - 180 ft. lbs. at 3,900 rpm foot pounds/rpm.  The Altima accelerates swiftly from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.5 seconds. If you want to go fast, the Altima has a top speed of 124 miles per hour. Despite this excellent power train output, the Nissan Altima's fuel economy is rated at 23 miles per gallon in the city and 32 highway miles per gallon. With a fuel tank capacity of 20 gallons, the Altima's cruising range is well above average, truly making it a performance car!

Every Nissan is backed by a 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited power train coverage. Nissan has worked for years to minimize its environmental impact and reduce harmful emissions. Not surprisingly, with all of the Altima's advantages, this great Nissan Altima retains 33% percent of its value at 3 years and 36,000 miles, which makes the Nissan Altima a great used buy!

When seeking a safe, economical, sporty, and stylish full-size sedan, Elk Grove shoppers should head to the Nissan dealer of choice, Nissan of Elk Grove at 8590 Laguna Grove Drive in Elk Grove, California.