2013 Nissan Altima Specifications

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MSRP

Altima Sedan 2.5 CVT $21,500 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 S CVT $22,500 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 SV CVT $24,100 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 SL CVT $28,050 USD

Destination: $780

Engineering

Engine Type: In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head: Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc): 2,488
Horsepower @ rpm: 182@6000 RPM
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 180@4,000 RPM
Redline (rpm): 6,200
Bore and Stroke (mm): 89.0x100
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Valvetrain: 16-valve CVTC DOHC
SMP-FI
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
Front-Wheel Drive
Federal Emissions: Tier II/Bin5
CA Emissions: LEV-2 SULEV

Transmission

Gear Ratios

X-Tronic CVT

Final Drive: 4.828:1
Reverse: 0.745

Calculated RPM@ 60 mph: TBD

Body/Suspension/Chassis

Unit-Body Construction
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Independent Multi-link Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear): 22.2/22.0
Electronic Hydraulic Power-Assisted Steering (EHPS)
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.9
Steering Ratio: 16.4:1
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.): Base and S - 36.1 ft./SL and SV – 37.4
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 11.7/11.5

Wheels

2.5 and 2.5S - 16” Steel with Bolt On Cover
2.5 SV and SL - 17” Alloy

All-Season Tires

2.5 and 2.5S - Bridgestone P216/60R16
2.5SV and SL – Continental ContiPro Contact

Temporary Mini Spare Tire



Safety

Six airbags (front, side and side-curtain)
Power-assisted ventilated front and solid rear disc brakes
Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Fold-away brake pedal assembly
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Three-point safety belts for all seating positions
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters as well as Upper Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Moving Object Detection (MOD) is available on the SL model only.

Interior Measurements

Headroom without moonroof (in., front/rear): 40.0/37.1
Headroom with moonroof (in., front/rear): 39.1/37.1
Legroom (in., front/rear): 45.0/36.1
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear): 56.4/56.4
Hiproom (in., front/rear): 54.0/52.1
Passenger Volume without moonroof (cu. ft.): 101.9
Passenger Volume with moonroof (cu. ft.): 100.5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.): 15.4
Seating Capacity: 5



Exterior Measurements

Wheelbase (in.): 109.3
Length (in.): 191.5
Height (in.): 57.9
Width (in.): 72.0
Track (in., front/rear): 62.4/62.4

Curb Weight (lbs.)

2.5 - 3,108
2.5S - 3,114
2.5SV - 3,121
2.5SL – 3,187

Weight Distribution (%, front/rear): 60/40

Cd: 0.299

EPA Mileage Estimates/Capacities

2.5L with CVT (City/Highway): 27/38
Crankcase (qt.): 4.6 with or without filter not specified
Coolant System (qt.): 7.2
Fuel (gal.) FWD: 18.0
Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded

[RichXKU]

Looks good - nearly Lexusish

[ALS]

What RichXKU said, but I wish they offered an optional 2.0 liter.

It is amazing that I'm complaining that a 2.5 liter is too big of an engine.

Probably since the fuel sucking pig in my garage has a 24 valve 2.9 liter under the hood.

[EdwinTheMagnificent]

Is that 27/38 an official EPA number ? Or is it just a rumour ? Seems almost too good to be true.

[xcel]

Hi Edwin:

While not listed on the EPA site, it has earned a 27/38 rating per Nissan's EPA tests which the Altima will sport on its Monroney as the first vehicle reaches dealership showrooms in just a few weeks.

Wayne

[EdwinTheMagnificent]

I seem to recall that not all manufacturers' EPA tests work out the same as when the EPA actually tests them. BMW 328i ? I do hope these numbers stick.

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

It could make the Altima a huge seller. Although it's smaller than its D segment competitors, it could draw some people from the C segment.

I'll be very interested to know the real-world mileage numbers to see how much they're pushing the limits.

[xcel]

Hi Edwin:

The 328i was the first one I had heard of in years not to pass the EPA's scrutiny and by 3 mpg highway no less.

Given all of the press Nissan has generated with the 38 mpg highway number, you can be pretty confident they have reached it. With the new Xtronic CVT, they are pushing out what has been told to me a 1,500 RPM at 60 mph revs. That is low and that supports 38 mpg highway from a modern day engine.

We will have a better idea after tomorrow.

Wayne