What I liked about the Nissan Altima Coupe:
- Looks fantastic
- Good to drive
- Nice level of standard equipment
What I didn't like:
- Tiny back seat
- 4-cyl version lacks decent tires, electronic stability control
- Most desirable options are bundled into expensive packages
Who should buy the Nissan Altima coupe:
Buyers who want a great looking car at a reasonable price
Who should not buy the Nissan Altima coupe:
Folks with a family or friends to haul around
Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: 2.5S, 3.5SE
- Price range (including options): $21,195 - $31,895
- Test car model/price: Nissan Altima 2.5S coupe, $29,105
- Base engine: 2.5 liter inline 4 cylinder, 175 hp @ 5600 RPM, 180 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM
- Optional engine: 2.5 liter PZEV-compliant inline 4 cylinder, 170 hp @ 5600 RPM, 175 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM; 3.5 liter V6, 270 hp @ 6000 RPM, 258 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
- Premium fuel required? V6 only
- Transmissions: 6-speed manual, continuously variable automatic (CVT)
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 23 MPG city/32 MPG highway (2.5 manual), 23/31 (2.5 automatic), 19/27 (V6 manual), 19/26 (V6 automatic)
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes
- Optional safety equipment: Electronic stability control (V6 only)
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, air conditioning, CD player
- Major options: Navigation system, satellite radio, sunroof, backup camera, Bluetooth phone compatibility
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 3 years/36,000 miles roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- Honda Accord coupe
- Toyota Camry Solara
- Pontiac G6
