2015 Nissan Altima
In 2015, the Nissan Altima once again stood out in the automotive landscape, bringing together sophistication, modesty and performance. Beyond its model year, the Altima remains a testament to Nissan’s commitment to a continuous evolution of automotive standards. The Altima has a way of creating a distinctive driving experience that defies convention. Let’s delve into the nuances of this sedan, exploring the features and characteristics that make the 2015 Nissan Altima an understated yet compelling choice.
Overview
The Nissan Altima has always been a top choice family sedan, and the 2015 model is no different. As usual, it provides impressive acceleration and excellent fuel economy with both of its engine options. This added with the fact that it provides above-average cabin quality while making no compromise on safety with an NHTSA rating of 5, makes it a good buy even today.
A midsize family sedan, the 2015 Nissan Altima was available in four trim tiers with two main engine configurations: the 2.5-liter four-cylinder and the 3.5-liter V6. Further, it includes four trims levels, the base variant, S, SV, and SL. The Altima’s sole gearbox is Nissan’s continuously variable transmission.
Performance
All the trims of the 2015 Altima have a standard front-wheel-drive system. The 2.5-liter trims come equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 182 horsepower and 180-pound-feet torque. The Altima also does not disappoint when it comes to economy driving. Altima boasts an impressive 27 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway or a combined 31 mpg.
The V6 engine does not fall short either. The 3.5-liter Altima comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that puts out a respectable 270 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque. It gives fuel economy estimates of around 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway or a combined 26 mpg.
The 0-60 miles times are quite surprisingly very good with a 2.5-liter Altima going from 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds which is relatively quick for a four-cylinder family sedan. The 3.5-liter V6 Altima performs even better with a 0-60 mph time of 6.2 seconds.
Interior
The 2015 Nissan Altima has one of the best interiors in its class. The quality of materials is top-notch, and you can feel that high-end materials have been used. This makes the simply designed cabin a comfortable and pleasing place to be in, while room for the front driver and passenger is ample anyone above 6-ft will have problems in the back seat where headroom and legroom are not that great. Talking about the boot, while its size is relatively standard at 15.4 cubic feet, it makes up for it with a wider opening for easy loading and unloading.
Safety
As mentioned above, the 2015 Altima has an impressive NHTSA rating of 5; along with this it comes equipped with stability and traction control plus antilock brakes and side curtain and front side airbags as standard. The rearview camera is also standard on 3.5 S trim, and all SV and SL trims. It is optional on the 2.5 S trim. Features like rear traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-departure warning are available in 2.5 SV and SL and standard in 3.5 SV and SL.
Owner’s Manual
The Nissan Altima Owners Manual or user’s manual is created by the company so that its customers can better understand the vehicle they are purchasing. It is a small guide that helps them identify all the different systems and features and also involves ways to learn these systems and use the features.
The 2015 Nissan Altima Owners Manual includes detailed information about:
- Safety
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone, and video recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Maintenance and do-it-yourself
- Technical and consumer information
The owner’s manual is intended to give vehicle owners a sense of everything that is going on in the vehicle. Whether there is an unexplained light on the dashboard or a flat tire, this manual is a critical tool to have on hand. Additionally, keeping track of maintenance specifications and timelines within the guide are essential to the car’s health in the long run.
Specifications
- Height: 57.9 in
- Length: 191.5 in
- Maximum payload: 1020 lbs
- Overall width without mirrors: 72.0 in
Trim Options
2.5 Base
The base variant starts with 16-inch steel wheels, Bluetooth audio and phone connectivity, a CD player, four-speaker sound system, and an auxiliary input jack. It also comes with a 4.3-inch information display in the gauge cluster.
2.5 S
The 2.5 S Altima adds cruise control, a six-speaker audio system, automatic headlights, and keyless ignition and entry. It also provides an optional six-way power-adjustable driver seat and is also eligible for the Display Audio Package. This package includes a 5-inch touchscreen display, a USB port, a rearview camera, satellite radio, and NissanConnect. The NissanConnect is Nissan’s smartphone app integration system.
3.5 V6 S
The S trim of the V6 engine provides all the 2.5 base and 2.5 S features, including the Display Audio Package as standard. Along with this, it also includes steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters and upgrades to 18-inch alloy wheels.
2.5 SV
Being an upgrade to the 2.5 SL, the 2.5 SV trim includes the Display Audio Package as standard. It also includes 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, including controls for power lumbar adjustment. The SV further adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote ignition, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
2.5 SL
The SL being the highest trim boasts the best features in the lineup. Already equipped with all the features of the 2.5 SV the 2.5 SL adds LED taillights, a heated steering wheel, a nine-speaker Bose audio system, and a powered front passenger seat with four-way adjustment. Two additional packages are also available for the 2.5 SL trim: the convenience and the technology package. The convenience package includes an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a sunroof, and rear AC vents, while the technology package upgrades the touchscreen to 7-inches and adds a navigation system and voice controls. Electronic safety features like lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alerts are also included in the technology package.
3.5 V6 SV and SL
Both the 3.5 SV and 3.5 SL are similar to their 2.5 counterparts, however, the contents of the convenience and technology package come as standard in both 3.5 SV and 3.5 SL. The 3.5 SL has also got xenon headlights and in its later models is equipped with parking sensors as well.
The Ultimate Option
As with other years, the 2015 Nissan Altima transcends expectations, blending efficiency, style and performance to create an enduring allure of ‘The Ultimate.’ As the automotive landscape evolves, this understated gem from Nissan remains a compelling testament to the artistry of midsize sedans.