There's a definite place within the ranks of compact cars for a vehicle that doesn't assault the eyes with trendy, short-lived styling, challenge service personnel with exotic hardware, or pressure the bank account with irresistible options customers just can't live without. A car, in short, like the Nissan Altima. You might not even notice a member of the three-model Nissan sedan family in a crowd. It lacks the distinctive ovoid styling cues of the newer Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique, for example, or the aggressive, cab-forward presence of the Dodge Stratus. And it does without a long list of model choices, drivetrain options and other sticker-inflating gimcrackery. Fact is, in a field that is filled with everything from Honda Accords to Hyundai Sonatas--with the Mazda 626, Mitsubishi Galant and a number of others in between--the Altima has carved out a high successful niche for itself during the past three model years by being unobtrusive, understated and an especially good value. To those basic virtues are added a few surprises along the way, comfort/convenience features that allow Nissan to unblushingly bill the Altima as a small luxury sedan. A look at sales figures shows how correct Nissan's product planners were: The Altima has sold well since the day it was introduced, and continues to do so, a performance that's had a profoundly positive impact on the company's fortunes in the intensely competitive North American market. And all without smoke, mirrors or gimmicks.
Nissan
Altima
1996
1996 Nissan Altima
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Overview
Specs & Features
Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.4L I-4 / 150 HP / 154 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
24 / 30 / 27 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
Not Available
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.4L I-4 / 150 HP / 154 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 24 / 30 / 27 Mpg |
Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Front Suspension | |
Rear Suspension | |
Spare Tire And Wheel | |
Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $61 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | |
Passenger Volume | |
Exterior Length | 180.5 " |
Exterior Width | 67.1 " |
Exterior Height | 55.9 " |
Front Headroom | |
Rear Headroom | |
Front Legroom | |
Rear Legroom | |
Front Shoulder Room | |
Rear Shoulder Room | |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 2,853 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 103 " |
Turning Radius |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | |
Paint | |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote |
Bumpers | |
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Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
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