2016 Nissan Altima vs 2015 Nissan Altima

2016 Nissan Altima SR Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach car shoppers who are looking for an affordable sedan will want to consider the 2016 Nissan Altima. As a car that offers luxury at a decent price, the Altima continues to be a presence on the road with recent graduates and those with families. No wonder it continues to be a popular car in its class.

Main Differences

The 2016 Nissan Altima has been redesigned from the 2015 model year, and follows the Nissan Maxima closely. Both front and rear fascia was changed, and the Altima gets a V-shaped grille, re-sculpted fenders, and an option of LED headlights. It also adds an SR line, which gives Fort Walton Beach car buyers a sporty option to choose from. There is also returned steering and suspension, and updated Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

Features

There are a lot of different features to choose from with the 2016 Nissan Altima. These include safety and driver assist features, such as radar-based blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, forward emergency braking, predictive forward collision warning, and intelligent cruise control. There is also Siri Eyes Free, five- and seven-inch displays, and Zero Gravity seats.

As far as fuel efficiency, Nissan offers two engine options. There is the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder putting out 182-horsepower mated to the CVT. Estimated mpg for city is 27, and is 39 on the highway. There is also a 3.5-liter V-6, which can also be mated to the CVT, on high-spec Altimas that put out 270 horsepower. This gives an estimated 22 mpg city/32 mpg highway*.

The 2016 Altima costs a bit more than the 2015 with an MSRP of $22,500, but with the extra features and redesign, it is at least worth a test drive.

If you are interested in finding out more about the 2016 Nissan Altima in the Fort Walton Beach, Florida area, come down to Lee Nissan Fort Walton Beach today.

*Based on EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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