The most notable changes to the all-new 2013 Altima are found in the interior, though the continuously variable transmission (CVT) received an overhaul, and fuel economy estimates now beat many of its competitors. Reviewers praise the Altima for being a practical sedan that offers some excitement behind the wheel. The CVT is a strong point, receiving lots of positive comments from reviewers for its immediate power delivery and smooth operation.
Most critics are happy with the changes Nissan made in the interior. They like the quality materials, comfortable seats and roomy cabin and trunk. Test drivers are divided on the 2013 Altima’s design, which some say is too conservative. Reviewers are impressed with the Altima’s optional safety features, like lane departure warning, moving object detection and blind spot monitoring, which are often found only on more expensive cars.
The 2013 Nissan Altima has a new CVT on all models, and the choice of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 182 horsepower or a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 270 horsepower.
Test drivers say both engines have sufficient power, and that the V6 is impressively fast. Some note that the four-cylinder engine is particularly loud, which they disliked. The CVT is well-liked for its immediate power delivery.
The EPA estimates the 2013 Altima with the four-cylinder engine should achieve 27/38 mpg city/highway, which is better than midsize cars like the 2012 Toyota Camry, which gets 25/35 mpg.
The advanced, driver-focused technologies of the all-new Altima aren't there for show – they have purpose. Instrumentation designed to keep you informed while helping minimize distraction. Moving Object Detection that can help alert you to things you might miss. Even tires that can let you know when they need air, as well as when they've got enough. These aren't tech toys – it's innovation you can really use.
Finally, on the infotainment front, the Altima catches up to the competition with new bundles of features connected to audio and Bluetooth, which now comes standard on the sedan, as does audio streaming and incoming text-to-voice translation, along with a CD player and an auxiliary jack. The Altima's infotainment system also permits streaming from Pandora, and accepts mapping information from Google Maps, too. A central display in the instrument cluster brings together all this information for the driver to monitor while on the road.
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