The Altima's breadth of powertrain and packaging choices opens the door for lots of comparatively affordable variations on the theme that can meet and exceed the needs of all manner of mid-size sedan buyers — whether they're seeking basic transportation or want something with a more sporting character. Even though it's been more than three years since the Altima sedan's complete redesign, it remains one of the better-looking mid-size four-doors on the market. Four Well-Equipped Models The 2010 Altima Coupe is available in four well-equipped models: 2. Front, side, and curtain airbags, along with electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes, are now all standard across the line, along with active head restraints that should help reduce the chance of whiplash. The new premium audio system includes a 4. Staffers were split on the ruby red leather seating; some found it a little overbearing, while others thought it offered a nice contrast to the charcoal interior. Our only lingering complaint is that the tactility of the controls leaves something to be desired, as does the plethora of hard, drab plastics.
The chrome bezels around the vents and Start button are a nice detail, and in general the interior does have a high quality look and feel to it. But much to my surprise, the engineers at Nissan have injected some real sportiness into the 3. Driving around urban areas, the Altima Coupe stepped easily off the line without requiring pedal mashing. It's a somewhat primitive camera system, with mere distance lines on the screen, and of questionable need in the car. On the safety front, all Altimas feature front, front-side and side-curtain airbags.
The available navigation system in the Altima Coupe earns it a good score for cabin tech, and we are also impressed by the smaller screen available when navigation isn't present. To help you get the most useful information on the 2010 Nissan Altima and 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid, TheCarConnection. A number of items help to virtually eliminate torque steer on the Altima Coupe, including suspension geometry, an engine placement that is lower in the subframe and equal-length half-shafts that have equal angles and are more parallel to the ground than the previous platform design. The Hybrid looks almost indistinguishable from the sedan, aside from low-key badging. With light, speed-sensitive rack and pinion steering and a multi-link rear suspension, the coupe felt light and nimble; more at home picking apart tight, technical roads than bombing through high-speed sweepers.
Improved Innards Some things we have complained about, however, include substandard interior fabrics and materials, many of which have been upgraded for the new model year. Other extras included on the S are the Intelligent Key system, six-speaker sound, air conditioning, rear seat heaters, a trip computer, dual power remote-controlled side-view mirrors, and speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers. The V6 features reduced friction, improved cylinder head cooling and twin knock sensors. We found the iPod interface on the car's screen easy to use, although it took a few moments to understand that the iPod menu button backs out of any menu structure in which we drilled down, one level at a time. Spec box Model 2010 Nissan Altima Trim 2.
On the plus side, the car earns a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle rating, meaning very few smog-causing pollutants. Even a quick glance shows that the Altima is rich in Nissan family cues, most notably in its new grille, headlamp and taillamp treatments. Not surprisingly, the hybrid is the least sporty of the range but feels the most luxurious as it wafts down the road in near silence. Coupes give up several inches of useful cabin space and are quite a bit tighter in back, with headroom scarce. For 2010, Altima Coupe receives a number of significant enhancements with new exterior styling, three new exterior colors, refined interior fabrics, a new available red leather-appointed interior color and revised option package content, including an advanced Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System and Bose® premium audio system with 7 speakers and a 4. Bose premium audio Given the low 20s base price, we were pleased to see that Nissan offers its full hard-drive-based navigation system, a similar rig to what we tested in the. While not quite as dynamically sophisticated as the Honda Accord, the Altima's suspension soaks up minor road imperfections while delivering a comfortable and well-controlled ride over most surfaces.
It starts and goes when I do. Both left and right toe-in tie-rods were machined incorrectly, which could lead to them failing. Those figures place the Altima line fairly close to its key rivals, the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Power train options for the 2010 consist of a 2. That power reaches the road through a continuously variable transmission, via the front wheels. The fastback roof works wonders from a styling perspective, but it pinches headroom-rear passengers have 35. Also available is a 2.
When making a call with the Bluetooth phone system option, the screen displays the phone numbers. Compared with its more conservative competitors from Honda and Toyota, the Altima has appealed to many a techie, and for them, the new optional audio system should be welcome news, as it now bundles a 4. Perhaps not surprisingly, the Coupe drives much like the Altima sedan, though this may disappoint those who expect it to perform like a G37. Apart from the taillights, the rear profile of the car is a dead ringer for the stylish G37 coupe. The commercial copying, redistribution, use or publication by you of any such matters or any part of this site is strictly prohibited. All Altima Coupes also utilize a parking brake hand lever versus foot release for Altima Sedans.
All Altimas get revised gauges, a standard 4. The 2010 Honda Accord Coupe is offered with a choice of two engines: a 2. Secondly, it has a sleek coupe body style in addition to the four-door sedan. Only thing I've had to do outside of routine maintence is buy a battery for it. Violations of copyright will be prosecuted under the fullest extent of the law. The overall look can be drab in some colors, but bright trim and bezels spice it up somewhat.
The Altima was last completely redesigned for the 2007 model year and gets a styling refresh for 2010, including a restyled front end, some new interior materials, and a revised options list. Every Altima is fitted with front, front-side, and side curtain airbags. In a bit of typical configuration quirkiness, choosing the manual transmission with the 2. Both engines feature continuously variable valve timing, modular engine design, microfinished crank journals and cam lobes, molybdenum coated lightweight pistons and electronically controlled throttles. The Coupe also has a lower profile — at 55. Driving around urban areas, the Altima Coupe stepped easily off the line without requiring pedal mashing. They are firm on thier prices so if you dont like the price, it is not worth it.
It starts and goes when I do. I'm keeping this car and driving it till the wheels fall off. However, inside, the Hybrid is just as roomy as the sedan. Finally, the Technology Package adds the upgrade Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System, 9. Here the Coupe looks nothing like the Altima sedan, with a roofline that flows over chiseled rear fenders and terminates in a stubby tail. Now in the fourth year of its current generation, the Altima is looking somewhat dated next to such progressive offerings as the.