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From the seductively styled Altima Coupe to the iconic cubic geometry of the new Nissan cube®, Nissan offers an extensive range of high-value vehicles again in 2010.
The new cube®, which went on sale in May, joins the Versa, Sentra, Altima and Maxima sedans in offering something for every sedan buyer’s tastes, needs and budgets – while the Altima Coupe and Altima Hybrid add even more options for discerning buyers. Details on each vehicle follow.
2010 Nissan Maxima
The popular Nissan Maxima enters the second year of its seventh-generation design in 2010 with two new exterior colors and fine-tuning of available option packages. The “four-door sports car” is again offered in two well-equipped models – Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV – each featuring a standard 290-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve VQ-series V6 engine and Xtronic CVT™ with manual and “Ds” (drive sport) modes and available paddle shifters.
Along with its breakthrough sports sedan styling, the 2010 Maxima’s sporty interior design combines a driver-oriented cockpit and ample comfort and luxury for passengers. The wide range of available technology includes a premium audio system, RearView Monitor and Nissan Hard Drive Navigation system with XM NavTraffic® real-time traffic information and XM NavWeather® (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Voice Recognition and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive. The 2010 Maxima is on sale now.
Revisions for 2010 include:
* New wheel finishes for 18-inch (fine silver) and 19-inch (hyper silver) wheels
* iPod® connectivity is changed to USB connectivity
* XM® Satellite Radio becomes standard on Maxima 3.5 SV (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
* Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System is now standard on 3.5 S (also standard on 3.5 SV)
* 7-inch color monitor, RearView Monitor, auxiliary audio/video input jack, iPod® net and 2GB Music Server added to new Monitor Package
* DVD playback capability, Bluetooth® Streaming Audio and XM NavWeather® added to Technology Package (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
* Two new exterior colors added – Crimson Black and Ocean Gray
2010 Nissan Altima Sedan
The popular Nissan Altima Sedan, now in its fourth generation, provides a unique combination of exhilarating driving pleasure, distinctive and sporty design and exceptional value in the mid-size sedan class. Again in 2010, Altima is available in a number of well-equipped models designed to appeal to a broad range of buyer needs and budgets, including 175-horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and 270-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine equipped versions.
The 2010 Nissan Altima also offers a range of comfort and convenience features, including standard Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Ignition, available Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System with audio streaming, RearView Monitor and Nissan Navigation with XM NavTraffic® and NavWeather® real-time information services (XM® subscription required, sold separately).
Refinements for the 2010 model year include a restyled hood, grille, front bumper and rear license plate finisher, new 16-inch and 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheel designs, standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) on all models, revised interior fabrics and finishers, two new exterior colors and revised option package content. In addition, the Altima 3.5 SE has been renamed the 3.5 SR.
The 2010 Nissan Altima Sedan is available in four models: 2.5 CVT, 2.5 S CVT, 3.5 SR 6MT and 3.5 SR CVT. It is on sale now.
Revisions for 2010 include:
* Revised hood, grille, front bumper and rear license plate finisher designs
* New 16-inch and 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheel designs
* New Altima 3.5 SR model designation (replaces previous 3.5 SE model designation)
* Unique content for 3.5 SR 6MT versus 3.5 SR CVT
* Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) now standard on all models
* Gauge appearance changed to white illumination
* New premium audio system that includes a 4.3-inch color display, USB port with iPod® connectivity, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, MP3/WMA CD-ROM playback, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and RearView Monitor
* Next generation Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 6.5-inch VGA color display, USB port with iPod® connectivity, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System with audio streaming, 9.3GB Music Box for music storage and playback, advanced map data including speed limit advisories, Zagat restaurant guide, XM NavTraffic® and XM NavWeather® (XM® subscription required, sold separately), and an RCA input for auxiliary audio/video connectivity
* Revised automatic transmission finisher design
* Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) added to 2.5 S Convenience Plus Package and 3.5 SR Sport Package
* Power sliding glass moonroof moved to 3.5 SR Sport Package
* Standard splash guards added to 3.5 SR and 3.5 SL models
* Two new exterior colors – Ocean Gray and Tuscan Sun
* Revised interior fabrics and finishers, revised Blonde interior color
2010 Nissan Altima Coupe
The sporty, 2-door Nissan Altima Coupe enters its third year of production in 2010, once again offering a high-value, high-style coupe for Altima customers seeking a more personal expression of individuality and fashionable appearance.
The Altima Coupe’s unique exterior design is intended to stand out in a crowd of sedan-based two-door models with magnetic, perfectly proportioned styling with a shorter wheelbase, shorter overall length and lower height than the Altima Sedan. The smaller size and lighter overall weight also contribute to the Coupe’s sportier driving feel – a desired attribute of the typically younger, more performance-oriented coupe buyer.
The 2010 Altima Coupe is available with a choice of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 or powerful 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engines, each offered with either a 6-speed manual transmission or Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission).
Also offered is a long list of user-friendly technology features – including standard Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start and available Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System with audio streaming, advanced touch-screen navigation system with XM NavTraffic® and NavWeather® real-time information services (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and RearView Monitor.
Enhancements for the new model year include a more aggressive front end exterior appearance with new grille and projector beam headlights, standard 17-inch wheels on all models, standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), refined option package content, revised interior fabrics and finishers, a new red leather-appointed interior color and three new exterior colors. The 2010 Altima Coupe is on sale now.
Revisions for 2010 include:
* Revised hood, grille and front bumper designs, new projector beam headlights
* 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels now standard on all models
* New Altima 3.5 SR model designation (replaces previous 3.5 SE model designation)
* Unique content for 3.5 SR 6MT versus 3.5 SR CVT
* Previous year Premium Package content split into Premium Audio and Leather Packages
* Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) now standard on all models
* Gauge appearance changed to white illumination
* New premium audio system that includes a 4.3-inch color display, USB port with iPod® connectivity, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, MP3/WMA CD-ROM playback, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), and RearView Monitor
* Next generation Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 6.5-inch VGA color display, USB port with iPod® connectivity, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System with audio streaming, 9.3GB Music Box for music storage and playback, advanced map data including speed limit advisories, Zagat restaurant guide, XM NavTraffic® and XM NavWeather® (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and an RCA input for auxiliary audio/video connectivity
* Revised automatic transmission finisher design
* Power sliding glass moonroof moved to 3.5 SR Sport Package
* Three new exterior colors – Crimson Black, Navy Blue and Ocean Gray
* Red leather-appointed interior color added
* Revised interior fabrics and finishers, revised Blonde interior color
2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid
The Altima Hybrid, which joined the Nissan lineup in the 2007 model year, continues to offer the efficiency and fuel economy of a hybrid drivetrain with the performance and excitement typical of any Altima.
The Altima Hybrid powertrain mates a specialized version of Nissan’s QR25 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and standard electronically controlled CVT with an advanced electric drive motor/generator. This combination increases fuel economy while maintaining low tailpipe emissions, earning Altima Hybrid a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) rating.
For the 2010 model year, the Altima Hybrid offers a revised front end appearance, new 16-inch wheel design, revised option package content, refined interior fabric and finishers and one new exterior color. It is on sale now.
Revisions for 2010 include:
* Revised hood, grille, front bumper and rear license plate finisher designs
* New 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheel design
* Power sliding moonroof now included in Premium Package
* Rear spoiler now included in Convenience Package
* Gauge appearance changed to white illumination
* New premium audio system that includes a 4.3-inch color display, USB port with iPod® connectivity, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, MP3/WMA CD-ROM playback, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), and RearView Monitor
* Next generation Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 6.5-inch VGA color display, USB port with iPod® connectivity, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System with audio streaming, 9.3GB Music Box for music storage and playback, advanced map data including speed limit advisories, Zagat® restaurant guide, XM® NavTraffic and XM NavWeather® (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and an RCA input for auxiliary audio/video connectivity
* Revised automatic transmission finisher design
* One new exterior color – Ocean Gray
* Revised interior fabrics and finishers, revised Blonde interior color
2010 Nissan Sentra
The Nissan Sentra continues to build on its reputation as a stylish compact sedan with roominess and amenities, responsive, fun-to-drive performance and unexpected versatility. For 2010, Sentra receives a number of model, option and content changes, including the separation of leather seating into an optional package on the Sentra 2.0 SL model and the addition of new Technology and Navigation Packages for this model. In addition, the Convenience Package is added as an option for the 2.0 SR model.
The Sentra SE-R Spec V is available with a new Upgrade Package with moonroof, Helical Limited Slip Differential, a 340-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system, RearView Monitor and more, as well as an optional Navigation Package. The Sentra 2.0 SL, SE-R and SE-R Spec V add standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS).
Other changes include revised headlights and taillights for all models and a new grille and front fascia for 2.0, 2.0 S and 2.0 SL models. Wheel designs have been revised for 2010, with new 16-inch wheel covers (2.0 S), new 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (2.0 SL) and new 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheel color (SE-R and SE-R Spec V). Inside, Sentra offers revised cloth and door trim and the instrument panel accents and illumination have been changed. Three new exterior colors are also offered for 2010.
For 2010, Sentra is offered in six models – Sentra 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SR (with sporty exterior and interior styling features), 2.0 SL and the performance-oriented Sentra SE-R and SE-R Spec V. Sentra 2.0 models feature a standard 140-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission or fuel-efficient Nissan Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission). Sentra SE-R is equipped with a 177-horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder with a 6speed manual transmission and SE-R Spec V offers a potent 200-horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and Xtronic CVT.
SE-R and SE-R Spec V models also include unique sporty exterior and interior designs and exclusive wheel/tire offerings. Sentra is also available with a range of unexpected amenities – ranging from the luxury of heated leather-appointed seating to the convenience of Nissan’s Intelligent Key keyless entry system.
Revisions for 2010 include:
* New front fascia and grille (2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 *** new fog light covers (2.0 and 2.0 S)
* New headlights and taillights (all models)
* New body side molding with chrome insert and chrome trunk finisher (2.0 S, 2.0 SL)
* New 16-inch wheel covers (2.0 S), new 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (2.0 *** color change for 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (SE-R, SE-R Spec V)
* CAL emission level changed from SULEV to PZEV
* Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) on 2.0 SL, SE-R, SE-R Spec V
* 2.0 S 6MT (with 6-speed manual transmission) no longer available
* New Technology Package for 2.0 SL, featuring 8-speaker 340-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system and RearView Monitor
* New Navigation System package for 2.0 SL, SE-R and SE-R Spec V, with Secure Digital (SD) Card-based navigation system, 5-inch color touch screen display and XM NavTraffic® capability (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
* Revised Convenience Package (2.0 S) and SE-R Upgrade Package (SE-R)
* New Spec V Upgrade Package (Spec V)
* New VDC Package (2.0 S and 2.0 SR)
* New 2.0 ABS and VDC Package (2.0)
* New base cloth seat trim (2.0), new upgraded cloth seat trim (2.0 S, 2.0 SR, 2.0 SL)
* New sport cloth seat trim and stitching (SE-R, SE-R Spec V)
* Revised instrument panel with new accent trims and new reddish orange illumination color (changed from orange), chrome accents added to HVAC knobs, new instrument panel coin holder
* New utility box with lid (al models except 2.0 model)
* New audio head unit lineup (all models), including new 4.3-inch color display audio system with USB interface (2.0 SL, SE-R, SE-R Spec V
* New Interface System for iPod® (all models except 2.0)
* Three new exterior colors – Anodized Orange, Espresso Black, Aspen White
2010 Nissan Versa
The Nissan Versa continues its strong appeal in the marketplace among buyers seeking fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance or roominess. Versa again features one of the highest standard horsepower/torque ratings and the largest interior in the entry-level segment – along with offering one of the lowest priced new vehicles available in the United States, the high-value Versa Sedan 1.6 model with 5-speed manual transmission.
The front-wheel drive Versa is available in two body styles, a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Versa Hatchback and Versa Sedan models are offered with a long list of standard and available equipment, including available Nissan Intelligent Key™, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and an audio system with Clarion speakers and Rockford Fosgate-powered subwoofer.
The 2010 Nissan Versa, which is on sale now, features a number of refinements, including a new grille design, new sport front and rear fascias, body side sills, fog lights and rear spoiler for Versa Hatchback SL models, new wheel treatments and revised interior fabrics and finishers. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is now standard for 1.8 S models, along with standard ABS and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) for 1.8 SL models.
The 2010 Nissan Versa is available in four models: Versa Sedan 1.6 Base and Versa Sedan 1.6 with 107-horsepower 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed manual transmission; and Versa Hatchback and Sedan 1.8 S and 1.8 SL with 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine and choice of 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or Xtronic CVT™ transmission (CVT available on Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL only).
Revisions for 2010 include:
* New front grille design
* New sport front and rear fascias, body side sills and rear spoiler on Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL
* Revised 15-inch wheel covers and 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
* New 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheel available on Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL
* Standard fog lights added on Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL
* New Navigation/XM Satellite Radio Package added
* Power and Cruise combined into Power Plus Package
* Moonroof Package now available Versa Hatchback only
* Auxiliary input added to base audio system, Interface System for iPod® added to upper grade radio
* Revised fabrics and finishers, SL Sport interior now standard on Versa Hatchback SL with charcoal interior
* Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) added to Versa 1.8 S models
* ABS and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) now standard for Versa 1.8 SL models, VDC optional for 1.8 S models
2010 Nissan cube®
The cleverly designed Nissan cube®, with its asymmetrical rear window, refrigerator-style rear door and wide range of personal accessories, enters its second year of production in 2010 with its unique style firmly intact – plus a number of enhancements to its audio and entertainment systems and one new exterior color, Sapphire Black. The 2010 Nissan cube is available in three well-equipped models: cube 1.8, cube 1.8 S and cube 1.8 SL and in a special cube 1.8 Kr?m™ Edition.
For 2010, the Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, leather-wrapped steering wheel and steering wheel audio controls are now standard for cube S and SL models; the Interface System for iPod®, MP3 CD-ROM playback capacity, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-sensitive volume control (SSV) and two additional speakers (six total) are now standard on cube S models.
The cube Krom Edition adds a new 4.3-inch color audio display with USB connectivity and RearView Monitor, along with Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Ignition as standard equipment. In addition, the 4.3-inch color audio display with USB connectivity and RearView Monitor is added to the optional SL Preferred Package.
The front-wheel drive cube is built on Nissan’s proven B-platform and is offered with a standard 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine and a choice of Nissan’s advanced, smooth shifting Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) or 6-speed manual transmission.
Available cube® technology includes the Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Ignition, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Rockford Fosgate subwoofer with six upgraded speakers, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and Interface System for iPod®.
More than 40 individual accessories are offered – ranging from a unique 20-color interior accent lighting kit and “shag dash topper” inserts to aerodynamic body kits and custom wheels – allowing cube® owners to personalize their vehicles to reflect their own tastes and needs.
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