Zapata

who is going to buy this thing.....29k altima??????????????????????????? RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!

CrockPot

give me a G35 anyday.

MaximaPower

nice car, but way tooo much money


and i can't see the performance being that great, since it might become even better than the G35sedan....except for having FWD of course

Habiib

Can someone show me in that link where it says the car will cost 29K? I don't see a price anywhere, unless I'm blind...

heyitsme

We don't know the price or even what the car will have. If it follows the pattern of the sentra- the SE-R is one of the top models so it could be pricey, if it doesn't then who knows.

CrockPot

even if it's 25-26K, there's no way in hell i would ever buy this over the 05 Legacy GT.

1killercls

Crazy Bimmer

same people who buy 30k accords?

1SICKLEX

The ALtima is 31k loaded now (go the the Nissan website, a complete rip-off). THis SE-R can only be more expensive.


Whoa, just got the Altima SE to $32,000. That is ridiculous for an Altima.

1SICKLEX

I just got the Maxima to $34,000, that is nuts.

1SICKLEX

Base, Performance and Enthusiast 350Zs are great buys. What a good deal.

cusdaddy

I agree. I couldn't turn down getting my Enthusiast Z for 28k even. For that price, there aren't many competitors with such well rounded performance and looks

Zapata

bish please accord>altima........

1SICKLEX

I agree.

Aquineas

That's incorrect, actually. You'd be surprised how they stack up. One does better in one area, another does better in other areas. I have gone over both of these cars with a fine-toothed comb.

Aquineas

And you've always been soooooo objective...

fahoumh

I thought exactly the same thing. :P

gavriil

Nissan give ’05 Altima the SE-R treatment; Lexus’ newest Finesse player - - - By AUTOWEEK

Altima Nissan’s refreshed-for-2005 Altima gets a kick in the pants this September with the arrival of the performance-tuned SE-R version, which makes its public debut at the New York Auto Show (open to the public April 9-18). Buy the SE-R and Nissan promises lots of pluses from its 3.5-liter dohc V6: 250-plus hp, 250-plus lb-ft of torque. You also get a performance-tuned suspension, W-speed-rated tires and 18-inch alloy wheels, and sporty exterior and interior treatments including the 350Z’s three-pod gauge cluster.

charliemike

Gav, any idea on price range?

Habiib

According to Nissan, it will be under 30K.

titan

If Nissan can manage to do that, I think they'll sell.

1SICKLEX

A poser's dream car...

gavriil

2005 Nissan Altima SE-R

Here's what's known

4 valves per cylinder; w/CVTC
HP 250+
Tq 250+
6-speed manual
Higher final Drive of 2.440
Higher spring rates all around
New Sways Front and Rear
Tire size is P225/45R18
Xenon lights


GARDENA, Calif.--March 31, 2004--Forged 18-inch wheels. Three-gauge center instrument cluster. Aggressive front fascia. Rear spoiler. Painted brake calipers. High-flow mufflers. Large diameter chrome dual exhaust finishers. Black leather-appointed sport seats. The Nissan Altima SE-R doesn't look like any previous Altima because clearly it's not. When Nissan launched the redesigned 2005 Altima in February 2004, it held one surprising element back -- the new Altima SE-R, which goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in mid-September.



"The letters SE-R have come to represent fast, affordable and fun to Nissan performance enthusiasts," said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "Until now, our SE-R editions have been limited to the Sentra line. With the new Altima, the SE-R not only grows up, it reaches a wider audience."

The Altima SE-R is the sixth model in the 2005 Altima lineup (others include 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL, 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL), yet in reality it stands alone with a special list of features and equipment designed for the sports enthusiast.

"The Altima SE-R is targeted at the performance buyer who wants it all -- but wants it for under $30,000," said McNabb. "The Altima SE-R is all about providing a great driving experience for enthusiasts without money to burn."

The SE-R model builds on the substantial refinements introduced for the 2005 model year, including styling enhancements and greatly revamped interior.

Serious, Sporty and Functional Inside and Out

For 2005, every Altima model features new smoked headlamps and taillights, a restyled smooth front fascia with a distinctive raised hood and new Nissan family grille -- which gives Altima a bolder, more athletic look than the 2004 design.

The Altima SE-R adds an array of special styling features, including a new front fascia, headlight bezel coloring, compact fog lights and dark window molding coloring. In the rear, the SE-R stands out with a new rear fascia and spoiler, smoked taillights and large dual exhaust finishers. Also visible are the new side sill spoilers, silver painted front and rear disc brake calipers, with the SE-R logo on the front calipers. SE-R badging is located on the rear of the vehicle.

The Altima interior incorporates all of the upgrades for the 2005 model, including a new instrument panel design with fine vision meter illumination, center console, trim finishes, 3-spoke steering wheel, seat material, headliner and added chrome accents and chrome door handles.

The most prominent difference between the SE-R and other 2005 Altima models is the three-pod center-mounted gauge package, similar to that found on the legendary Nissan Z(R), with volt meter, oil pressure and fuel consumption gauges. Other changes include sport-shaped front seats and headrests with perforated red or silver leather inserts and matching stitching on the seats, steering wheel and shift knob, dark chrome trim treatment and aluminum pedals. The front seats are also heated, as are the SE-R's outside mirrors. Altima SE-Rs equipped with the special short throw linkage 6-speed manual transmission also feature a new gearshift knob.

Additional features shared with all Altimas include a power port inside the center console storage area for a mobile phone, large cup holders and power windows and locks (windows can be opened remotely via key fob for cabin venting).

The SE-R also comes standard with a Bose(R) premium audio system with 8 speakers and AM/FM/in-dash 6-disc CD changer with RDS, speed-sensitive volume control and steering wheel audio controls.

From a safety standpoint, the Altima SE-R comes with standard Zone Body Construction, dual-stage supplemental air bags that sense seatbelt use and collision severity and deploy accordingly, available front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted side-impact curtain air bags for front- and rear-seat occupant head protection. Other standard safety features include front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters and the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchors and tether system.

Performance Worthy of the SE-R Heritage

At the core of the SE-R philosophy since the beginning is performance. The Altima SE-R's standard 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine will offer a higher level of tuning than the Altima 3.5 SL or 3.5 SE's 250 horsepower (final figures will be released closer to on-sale date). The SE-R also offers a performance exhaust system with large outlet pipes. The 3.5-liter V6 is part of the VQ engine series, which has been recognized as one of the "Ten Best Engines" by Ward's Auto World magazine for 10 consecutive years and features continuously variable valve timing, modular engine design, microfinished crank journals and cam lobes, molybdenum coated lightweight pistons and electronically controlled throttles.

The SE-R model is offered with a choice of 6-speed manual or 5-speed electronically controlled automatic with manual shift mode. Both automatic and manual transmission-equipped SE-Rs offer a traction control system, which uses a combination of throttle and fuel cutoff (along with shift schedule on A/T models) to help aid traction in off-the-line starts and slippery situations.

The 2005 Altima SE-R adds performance-tuned front struts and rear shocks, stiffer front and rear springs and thicker front and rear stabilizer bars to the Altima's advanced suspension. The front suspension design utilizes a cradle-type frame with an offset coil spring and lower transverse link layout provides better handling and riding performance and an extensive use of aluminum parts. The rear multi-link independent suspension, based on that used in the Japanese-market Nissan Skyline, separates the rear shocks and springs for reduced friction and the shocks are in line with the centers of the rear wheels, providing better damping and less harshness.

The SE-R comes with sticky 225/45R18 W-speed rated summer tires mounted on unique 18-inch forged alloy wheels.

Braking is provided by large (12.60 x 1.10t front, 11.5 x 0.35t rear) 4-wheel disc brakes with standard 4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).

Colors and Options

The 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R is available in five exterior colors only -- Black, Silver, Smoke, Blue and an SE-R only Red. The interior is offered with black leather-appointed seats with choice of red or silver inserts only. The only options are the 5-speed automatic transmission, side air bags and Traction Control System.

"The Altima SE-R hits a critical position between the tuner-style Sentra SE-R and the sporty Maxima SE, which offers more refinement," said McNabb. "The Altima SE-R is more aggressive, yet it has all the core attributes and affordability of an Altima. It's the sports sedan for enthusiasts who've grown up -- but not too much."

At a Glance: 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R

When the redesigned 2005 Altima was launched in February 2004, Nissan held back one surprise – the addition of a new, first-ever Altima SE-R model. The Altima SE-R is the sixth model in the 2005 Altima line and shares all of the refinements (including new exterior and interior styling) with the others. And then some.

The Altima SE-R’s standard 3.5-liter V6 engine has been retuned to a higher level of performance and the suspension has been enhanced with performance-tuned front struts and rear shocks, stiffer front and rear springs and thicker front and rear stabilizer bars. The SE-R comes with 225/45R18 W-speed rated tires and 18-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels.

The SE-R’s exterior offers a number of special features, including new front and rear fascias, compact fog lights, new rear spoiler and side sill spoilers and large dual exhaust finishers. Inside, the SE-R features sport-shaped leather-appointed front seats with red or silver leather inserts, dark chrome trim and a three-pod center-mounted gauge package, which is similar to that found on the legendary 350Z.

The new Altima SE-R is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in mid-September 2004.

NOVAwhiteTypeS

amazingly good looks I like the new front end. and major improvements to the interior. nissan is going in the right direction

gavriil

Looks more like an IS300 from the front now...

fahoumh

I can see some resemblance.....

cusdaddy

Great move by Nissan. I think it looks pretty good. I would never get it, but at least it's a move to appeal to the enthusiast crowd.

Honda: Are you listening? Why can't they do something similar?

1killercls

they get that mad torque steer problem fixed???

charliemike

Seriously, I think you need an intervention or something.

You're not a very happy guy.

Do you need a hug?

crippler22

I beg to differ Altima>accord

95gt

:sqnteek:

crippler22

The exterior styling of the accord is best matched to thick black glasses and a pocket protector. Whereas the Altima's sheet metal is much better looking and more aggressive.

95gt

Not a huge fan of the accord styling but those tailights on the altima really kill me. But the interior of the accord is still much nicer, even after the update. I would have to stick with the accord. Of course the lack of a stick in the 4 door accord is a big negative.

heyitsme

I would get a 4cylinder accord over altima and a v6 altima over an accord.

1SICKLEX

, it is a poser's car. Has anyone driven an Altima? It is far from a sports sedan. TInted headlights and 10hp does not make a sports sedan.

fahoumh

they don't?

heyitsme

The camry se is a poser, this is a genuine attempt by an automaker to make a family sedan more sporty.

gavriil

Source: nissanclub.com

1SICKLEX

I agree. The Camry SE is a horrible attempt at a sports sedan.

heyitsme

So yes, it is the best in its category. I consider the Mazda6 to be best now, but an SER Altima will replace that and fast.

Can only imagine a 6mps, the mazda 6 mps, with 260hp is more than worthy