The 2021 Nissan Altima is the perfect family oriented sedan. Having a large and comfortable interior, Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 system, and an optional VC-Turbo engine, the Altima is a jack of all trades. Let’s take a look at what’s new for 2021 and see all the great things the Altima has to offer.
The Altima has six trim levels to choose from, those being the S, SV, SR, SL, SR VC-Turbo, and Platinum. You have the choice between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive on the S, SV, SR, and SL, while the SR VC-Turbo is front-wheel drive only and the Platinum is all-wheel drive only. On all trims except the SR VC-Turbo you’ll find a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 188 horsepower, and on the SR VC-Turbo you’ll get a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 248 horsepower. Both these engines are paired with a CVT transmission.
The cabin of the Altima is made up of high quality materials and is both sleek and comfortable. You’ll find chrome matte finishes and wood-tone trim all over the cabin, giving the Altima a premium feel. An 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is presented to you in the center of the dashboard. Available heated front seats, heated steering wheel, Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control, Bose premium audio system, and remote engine start system can be added or come standard on the Altima, depending on the trim level you choose.
Nissan is known for having great safety ratings on their vehicles and this stays true with the 2021 Altima. This sedan earned a five-star crash-test rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and was named a Top Safety Pick + award winner from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Altima has Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 system, which has automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear automatic braking, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot warning, lane departure warning, and high beam assist. You and your family will have supreme confidence that you’ll have a safe ride every time you get in the 2021 Altima.
If you want a sedan that is stylish, comfortable, safe, and fun to drive, look no further than the 2021 Nissan Altima. The Altima starts at $24,300. If you’re interested in giving this sedan a test drive come on down to Briggs Nissan. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff would love to help you out.