Autotrader Names Nissan Altima One of the 12 Best New Cars for 2019
Impressed by the innovative features, luxurious interior, and available all-wheel drive of the 2019 Nissan Altima, the experts at Autotrader couldn’t help but include it on the their roundup of the “12 Best New Cars for 2019.”
Check Out: The 2019 Nissan Altima
The stylish midsize sedan is available at eight trim levels: S, SR, SR VC-Turbo™, SV, SL, Platinum, Platinum VC-Turbo™, and Edition ONE VC-Turbo™. The standard 2.5-liter Direct Injection Gasoline four-cylinder engine paired to an Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission delivers an impressive 188 horsepower and responsive 180 lb-ft of torque, but it’s the available powertrain and advanced tech that really grabbed the attention of the Autotrader staff.
“A new high-tech turbo engine, the option of all-wheel drive and a host of driver assist are part of the reason we added the updated Altima to our list this year,” said Brian Moody, executive editor of Autotrader.
The 2.0-liter Variable Compression Turbo four-cylinder engine, which is also paired to the Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission, generates 248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque (93-octane fuel) and 236 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque (87-octane fuel). This powertrain helps the 2019 Altima earn an EPA-estimated fuel rating of 25 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and a combined 29 mpg.
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Standard safety features include Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, an anti-lock braking system, Brake Assist, and Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System. The innovative technology of Rear Door Alert, created by two Nissan engineers, Marlene Mendoza and Elsa Foley, is designed to alert the driver to check the backseat before exiting the vehicle.
News Source: Autotrader
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