How to Choose the Right Nissan Altima Engine for You

2016 Nissan Altima V6 Engine Fort Walton Beach

You have decided that you are ready to head to Lee Nissan in Fort Walton Beach and purchase the redesigned 2016 Nissan Altima, now you just need to decided exactly which engine is the best choice for you. The 2016 Altima takes comfort and design to the next level, but what about performance? This guide should help you decide between the engine options in the 2016 Nissan Altima, and after trying out the different engine options, you will be ready to pick out your next vehicle.

2016 Nissan Altima’s 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Engine

The Altima 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SR, 2.5 SV, and 2.5 SL trims come standard with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. This is a 16-valve 4-cylinder engine that boasts 182 horsepower. This has the Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on intake and exhaust valves. The engine allows an amazing 39 Highway/27 City MPG* estimates. There is no question that the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine gives drivers the power and fuel economy that they want in a mid-sized sedan. If you are upgrading from the 2015 Nissan Altima, then you probably won’t notice a huge difference in the engine for the 2016 model year. The redesign for this model year was mainly cosmetic, giving drivers the same power and fuel efficiency that they have already grown to love in the previous Nissan Altima.

2016 Nissan Altima’s 3.5-liter V6 engine

Maybe you want a little more power though? Feel like taking those tight turns with precision and ease? Want to have the ultimate maneuverability through the traffic of your daily commute? You should check out the Altima 3.5 SR and 3.5 SL trims. These come with the 3.5-liter 26-valve V6 engine. This speeds in with 270 horsepower and also has the Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on intake valves. You will be getting more power with this V-6 engine, but you will still be able to get pretty good gas mileage with 32 Highway/22 City MPG* estimates.

It may be hard to tell which engine is right for you by reading the specs online, but the experts at Lee Nissan in Fort Walton Beach are there to help you make the most informed decision possible when choosing your next Nissan. Visit them today and tell them you want to try out the different engine options available in the 2016 Nissan Altima.

*2016 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.

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