While everyone was waiting for the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Nissan was busy revealing a teaser video for their new generation Altima that will be unveiled at the 2012 New York Auto Show in April.
Although no real details were offered, it has already been confirmed that the new Altima will feature a new-generation CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) that’s said to offer 40 percent less friction than the current unit. Under the hood, the current 270 HP 3.5-liter V-6 engine should remain, but a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a hybrid version will also be offered. A new design language will also be adopted, but just to make the car look a little bit more modern.
The Nissan Altima is built at Nissan’s assembly plants in Smyrna, Tenn. and Canton, Miss. The engines for the Altima are built at the company’s Decherd, Tenn. plant. The Altima is the second best-selling car in the United States.
UPDATE 03/08/2012: Nissan has unveiled new teasers – one image and one video – for the 2013 Altima that is set to be unveiled next week at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The new video offers a glimpse of the car’s front enddesign. Nissan is also promising that the new Altima will bring outstanding fuel economy, premium design inside and out, and driver-focused technologies to a midsize sedan.