Nissan Altima did not leave just like that. In two recent model years, the company has improved the vehicle infotainment system and improve fuel economy slightly its V6 engine, among several other tuning. But mid-cycle refresh model (5 years) can take a more drastic change again, according to Nissan Product Planning Executive.
Styling Head (Styling) Nissan, Shiro Nakamura previously proposed that the new Altima will probably take a little design inspiration from the latest Murano and Sports Sedan Concept. The move will give this mid-size sedan and sporty appearance is an indication that a more aggressive design will be seen in the next generation of models.
Head of Product Planning Pierre Loing Nissan North America confirmed to Automotive News that some lifestyle changes is running for the 2016 Altima sedan and it will also receive the latest technologies. He also said that the Altima fuel economy is 38 miles per gallon (on the highway). "We will do something important for the Altima mid-cycle in conjunction with this," said Loing to Automotive News. Although, the update is not possible 2,000 new components received by the 2015 Toyota Camry day period, he said.
The decision to do so many innovations into the updated Altima is because of its position in the mid-size sedan market. While the sedan segment it lost market share to crossover, it still represents a large part of the industry, and increasingly in demand Altima. Nissan sales rose 4.7 percent to 335.644 units in 2014, compared to 388.374 units for the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry 428.606 units.
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