The all-new 2019 Nissan Altima will go on sale in
the United States on October 3 with a US$ 23,750 starting price, US$ 490 more than
the previous base model’s MSRP. The price corresponds to the base Altima S 2.5 front-wheel-drive
version, while the Altima S 2.5 all-wheel-drive starts at US$ 25,100. Both prices
exclude an UA$ 895 destination and handling charge.
The new midsize sedan is available in five trim
levels: S, SR, SV, SL, and Platinum. All five feature a 188-hp 2.5-liter engine
that can be mated to Nissan’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. 2019 Altima SR and
Platinum models can also be had with the optional 248-hp 2.0-liter VC-Turbo
engine that’s only available with front-wheel drive.
Besides the five grades, Nissan is also offering a
launch edition model called 2019 Altima Edition One. Based on the Platinum
VC-Turbo, it will be available in limited numbers with a US$ 35,750 starting
price.
Buyers get a decent amount of standard features even
with the entry-level S grade. The list includes an 8-way power-adjustable
driver’s seat, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth,
Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, and Siri Eyes Free voice recognition.
Also standard on all grades are safety and
convenience features such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Intelligent Forward
Collision Warning, Intelligent Driver Alertness, and Rear Door Alert.
The 2019 Altima is the brand’s second model,
following the 2019 Rogue, to offer the optional Nissan Safety Shield 360 bundle
of safety assist features (standard on SV and SL). The pack includes Automatic
Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane
Departure Warning, radar-based Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) and High Beam Assist (HBA).
The advanced ProPilot Assist semi-autonomous
technology is also available as an option.
