Mokos23

No offense, but I think the next gen Altima 3.5 might have 265-280hp and with more torque from the VQ engine, which could beat a TL in a drag race.

Also, not to be nitpicky, but why does the Altima get side blickers on the mirrors and the next gen G35 sedan doesn't?? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

dom

Because 1/4 mile times and drag racing are all that matter and should be what cars are judged by.

Mokos23

From a performance standpoint which Nissan/Infiniti is trying to sell, then I say yes.

Lister00169

I like it, though I am not happy about moving away from the recessed three-pod gauge cluster design. The three vents don't help out either, but overall I like

Teh Jatt

reminds me of current maxima

gocubsgo55

whats with Nissan stealing Honda interior cues? Those gauges resemble the Accord's, as does the lower portion of the center console. Also, the new G35 gauges look like Acura gauges.

Infamous425

those guages look exactly like the accords just different color

MSZ

Running out of ideas?

mg7726

if i had to look at that hideous rear and dash everyday, i'd cry. i don't care how many hp/tq that VQ leaks out...

psteng19

It's the area underneath the emblem on the grille. Kinda sticks out like buck teeth.
The Accord has that right under the H.

I like the '05 Altima exterior better.

fabrikated

for the win

chungkopi

i think the side looks exactly the same.

Viscous

RWalker2

Indeed.

heyitsme

Ehh, I thought about that, but once they tint up the lights, add the larger wheels, etc. think this version of the Se-r will look just as good if not better.

heyitsme

OMG the suck of the 3 vents ahhh...Nissan sucks, yes, ya, oh, wait, thats not Nissan. Well ok, got to RUN. I just have to laugh at this shit.

M TYPE X

Eek, Audis too. It's Circular Vent Disease.

DownUnder

I don't know why people are so caught up on the three circular vent thing.

Personally I don't hate or love it, as long as it's functional I could careless.

F23A4

<---- will hold out until new SE-R model debuts.

unlemming

Audi should have four circular vents, closer together

phile

Saw it at the auto show. The headlights are more Nissan Z than Maxima, despite what the pictures might mislead you into thinking. The the amber in the taillights resemble stretched sugar candy. Overall it was a good looking sedan.

titan

Honestly... three vents. So what?

F23A4

Maybe said people would rather see two circular vents.

Meek32v6

iTrader: (7)

I dont think it looks too bad. When im in my TL it just feels and looks my luxurious to me. Now the new Maximas are cool in the interior but still not my taste. And the car looks too big and heavy

gavriil

The three vents are supposed to cover = left for driver, right for passenger and middle for back passengers (if people can fit in the back of an A4 cabrio of course).

titan

phile

The difference between that interior (as well as the Audi's) is that the circular vents are a design element that fits with the rest of the interior. Did you guys miss the normal vents to the left of the steering whel in the Altima's interior? It's no wonder everyone noticed them. Nissan should've made it consistent, either all circular, or all square.

heyitsme

I see what you're saying and in the rs4 they do fit cause they are part of the dash, but looking at the TT, think someone could complain if they really wanted to.

Mokos23

I'm not really a fan of the grill. All of the Nissan/Infiniti sedans all look alike now with that roofline and overall shape, Maxima, Altima, G35 sedan, and M all look alike.

I dunno if I would be mad or flattered if I was an M45 owner.

MaximaPower

well i'm sure the M45 owners closely looked at their car before purchasing it...so if they're mad, then they only have themselves to blame

F23A4

I guess Nissan miss that page in the Car Design for Dummies book. That said, they'll still sell A TON of 4G Altimas.

JediMindTricks

i like it...must better than the current gen.

aaronnn

i saw it at the auto show on saturday. i didnt even notice it til someone pointed it out. i thought it was the same altima that was already available.

for me, up close, that rear taillamp is extremely ugly. its too stretched out and doesnt flow right with the car..

i really didnt see the point for this model update. there wasnt much that was changed and didnt impress at all.

titan

This isn't a model update. It's a completely new gen car.

deandorsey

i also saw this at the car show...

if you think this looks the same in person, than you are not even slightly observant...

i was VERY impressed with it... you need to see the new one with the old one... then it will be like night and day...

95gt

I would say thats a very telling statement right there....

too similar to the current model

deandorsey

F23A4

^^^^ Pictures worth > 1,000 words.

95gt

way too similar

AutoGirl

Just saw new pics of the rumored Nissan Altima coupe..!

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/23/w...-altima-coupe/

might be nice if it's RWD... or maybe make this an SE-R..?