Meet the 2017 Nissan Altima

Dec 2, 2016

Here’s what you need to know about the Altima. It has returned for 2017 as an extremely fuel efficient ride with the latest in safety technologies. To learn about pricing, you can grab a quick quote from McKinnon Nissan, your Montgomery AL Nissan dealer.

Top Efficiency

The 2017 Nissan Altima manages to offer a high level of horsepower and torque while also offering top ratings for fuel economy. If you pit the Altima against its major rivals, you’ll find it offers the best balance of performance and fuel economy. The Malibu lags way behind in horsepower and highway fuel economy. The Camry lags behind in city and highway fuel economy. The Accord lags behind in highway fuel economy.

• Nissan Altima, 27 city/39 highway, 179 horsepower
• Chevy Malibu, 27 city/36 highway, 160 horsepower
• Toyota Camry, 24 city/33 highway, 178 horsepower
• Honda Accord CVT, 27 city/36 highway, 185 horsepower

Crash Avoidance

The Altima has a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The sedan also has been named a Top Safety Pick Plus. However, you don’t have to stop there. Shoppers can get some really great safety tech. In fact, the predictive capabilities are considered class-leading because the Nissan system watches for stopping cars several lengths ahead and gives drivers a greater chance to avoid trouble. Check out this list:

• Radar-based Blind Spot Warning
• Rear Cross-traffic Alert
• Predictive Forward Collision Warning
• Forward Emergency Braking
• Intelligent Cruise Control

Check out the new 2017 Nissan Altima now at McKinnon Nissan, your Montgomery AL Nissan dealer. There are seven trims, many colors, and two engine choices. Schedule a test drive.