Nissan today unveiled the all-new Altima, creating a new standardof design, driving enjoyment and technology within themid-size sedan segment. The car features expressive styling, an uplifting interior, two new powertrains, and advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility features. The 2.5L 2019 Altima goes on sale in the Middle East in February, followed by the 2.0L turbo in the summer.<\/p>\n
The sixth generation of Nissan\u2019s best-selling sedan made its world debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, alongside the first North American showing of Nissan\u2019s Formula E race car.<\/p>\n
The Altima continues to be a popular choice amongst consumers in the Middle East. During the first ten months of the current financial year (April 2018-January 2019) the fifth generation of the model has seen year-on-year growth of 30 per cent, with 46 per cent from retail sales. This success comes despite the current generation car being in the final year of its lifecycle. The Altima now enjoys its highest recorded segment share in the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe all-new Altima builds on 25 years of heritage; it is an incredibly popular model in the Middle East, and we are confident that the advancements made in the sixth generation of the car will heighten its appeal.\u201d said Kalyana Sivagnanam, Regional Vice President, Marketing and Sales, AMI<\/strong>. \u201cThe all-new Altima is designed to shake up the mid-size sedan segment in terms of design, driving enjoyment and technologies that are simultaneously advanced and affordable. Between the sleek exterior, luxurious interior, engine improvements, tighter suspension and increased seat support, the 2019 Altima is a class above.\u201d<\/p>\n The all-new Altima\u2019s design was inspired by the award-winning Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept car, which debuted at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It is lower, longer and wider than the previous generation with a highly balanced, aggressive stance and the option of 19-inch wheels and tires. Inside, the all-new premium interior features a wide \u2018gliding wing\u2019 instrument panel \u2013 which accentuates the exterior\u2019s low cowl and hood, helping create an open, airy environment.<\/p>\n Key interior comfort and convenience features include upgraded seats with added bolstering for improved holding and support. The car also features Apple CarPlay\u2122 and Android Auto\u2122 and an 8-inch multi-touch colour display for complete in-car entertainment and ease of driver control.<\/p>\n Cutting-edge Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies have been integrated into the 2019 Altima as standard. These include Nissan\u2019s Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which helps drivers to detect stationary objects when reversing. When an object is detected, the system warns the driver with visual and audible warnings. The all new Altima also provides front, side and rear safety monitoring and intervention technologies \u2013 including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning (LDW), radar-based Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and High Beam Assist (HBA).<\/p>\n Two new engines have been introduced on the 2019 Altima. Standard on all 2019 Altima grade levels is a new 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine. More than just the gains in horsepower and torque, the new engine offers improvements in smoothness and cabin quietness, along with enhanced fuel economy and cleaner emissions.<\/p>\n Replacing the previous-generation Altima\u2019s 3.5-liter V6 engine is theworld\u2019s first production-ready variable compression turbo inline 4-cylinder. A significant technological breakthrough, the VC-Turbo seamlessly changes its compression ratio, delivering the performance of a much larger powerplant with fuel efficiency and improved emissions.<\/p>\n The 2019 Altima will be offered in a range of trim levels \u2013 S, SV and SL in the 2.5L and SV and SL grades in 2.0L Turbo. 2.0L VC-Turbo will be open for reservations in early summer 2019.<\/p>\n