WILLDOGS

For all of the doubters.

http://www.nissanclub.com/ALTIMA/2005SER/

WILLDOGS

Body
· Unique front and rear fascias
· Unique rear spoiler and side sill spoilers
· Restyled smooth front fascia with a distinctive raised hood design
· New Nissan family grille with dark chrome treatment
· Standard HID xenon headlights with unique bezel color treatment
· Compact fog lights and unique taillight treatment
· Special outside window molding color treatment
· Large diameter chrome dual exhaust finishers
· Available in five exterior colors –Black, Silver, Smoke, Blue and SE-R only Red
Engine and Driveline
· 250-plus (to be updated later) horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-vale V6 with 250-plus lb-ft of torque and dual exhaust
· Modular cylinder head design, lightweight pistons, continuously variable valve timing, variable induction system
· SE-R badged engine cover
· Choice of 6-speed manual or 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmissions
· Available Traction Control System (TCS)

Suspension, Steering and Braking
· Performance-tuned suspension with recalibrated front struts and rear shocks, stiffer front and rear springs and thicker front and rear stabilizer bars
· 4-wheel independent suspension with extensive use of aluminum components, featuring a rear multi-link suspension design
· Exclusive 18-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheel design
· 225/45R18 W-rated summer tires
· 4-wheel disc brakes with standard 4-wheel ABS, Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
· Large 12.6x1.1ft front brakes with silver painted front and rear calipers, SE-R logo on front calipers

Interior Features
· Sport-shaped leather-appointed front seats with perforated red or silver leather inserts
· Red or silver front seat and steering wheel stitching, heated front seats
· New instrument panel design, center console, dark chrome trim finishes, seat materials and headliner
· Three-pod center-mounted gauge package (volts, oil pressure, fuel consumption)
· Aluminum pedals
· Gauges feature a fine vision meter illumination system for better visibility
· New 3-spoke steering wheel design
· Standard BoseÒ Premium audio system with eight speakers, in-dash 6-disc CD autochanger

Safety
· Dual-stage supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors
· Available front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted side-impact curtain air bags for front and rear occupants
· Seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
· LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchors and tether system
· Zone Body Construction

Models and Manufacturing
· Offered in one well-equipped SE-R model, choice of 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions
· Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd Tennessee Plants

bigman

Oh well shit happens. Honda better not sit on the Accord and leave it alone for 5 years like it did with the last one. 200 hp while everyone was going past the 225 mark.

tmk70

I like it...still don't like the Altezza looking back lights though.

WILLDOGS

rumor is that when the HP numbers are finalized, it will be in the 265hp range.

95gt

pretty nice but if you can option the normal one past 30k this thing may be too close to a TL/G35 for me to take it seriously

G-UNIT

7 Gen Accords have 240 HP. Not sure if you were talkin about the 6 Gen v6's they have 200 HP.

Anyways....the SE-R looks pretty nice...although i still hate the altezza's

97Cl22

Ehh doesn't look anything special. Not impressed.

Black CL-S 4-Life

No way I would pay almost 30K for an Altima.

G-UNIT

anyone got interior shots?

JZ

After driving the Z the other night I just wonder how that engine has made the top 10 list for ten years in a row. I think it was smoother way back when in the old 190hp Maximas than it is now. The J-series is leaps and bounds more refined than the VQ-maybe not as much torque, but way smoother and way better top end.

2k1CLS

I'm not a fan.

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

Just don't understand, why have this 4 door & the Maxima?

2fstforu

The 3.5L is very smooth. Depends on the car you drive. drive the Z, its rough, drive a pathfinder or new maxima its smooth.

F23A4

I'd trade my 2k2 Maxima for this SE-R for $29G (or less)!! Anything more then, I'd have to consider the TL. Bonus: I'd get a $500 credit from Nissan for a Maxima->another Nissan trade.


bigman, its unlikey Honda will bump up the HP on the current 7G Accord. NOTE: I mean they WONT do it, though we know they could. (read: Honda AC-R's 300hp J30A1)

The last time Honda bumped up the hp on the Accord (mid-generation) was the 1995 Accord V6 (170hp C27 motor); and that was because the market demand shifted in favor of a V6 option for that class (a la Camry V6, 626 V6).

$.02

F23A4

I admit, I was one of those doubters. Good find, Will.

LatinSmoke 01CL

Those rims are fugly!!!

Zapata

people don't purchase accords for HP....

SwankCLS

I test drove the 2005 Altima the other day and then tested the 04 Accord and 04 Civic shortly after. As far as engine power -- yeah, Nissan has the advantage over Honda in I4 and V6 trim. But as far as interior quality? Please.

Nissan made a big deal about the new interior in the '05 Altima refresh, but it still is quite a drop down from Honda quality. In fact, my fiance and I liked the '04 Civic EX interior more than the new Altima. The Altima just had hard plastic *everywhere* -- it looks good in the pictures online but not in person.

Now if Honda could tweak the 7-gen Accord exterior so it isn't so ... well... you know what I mean.

F23A4

checkout the 2k2-2k4 Alti and then let us know how the 2k5 Alti compared. You'll see a measurable improvement.

IMO, Nissan probaby has people like me in mind when they upgraded the Altima: 2k2/3 Maxima owners whose leases are almost up, seeking a performance sedan w/decent interior quality (not necessarily great) but very hesitant to pay more than $30G and not really feeling any love towards the new 6G Maxima. $.02

SwankCLS

The interior was an improvement over the '04, but nothing close to what the Nissan salesman was trying to make it seem. It isn't just looks -- the feel of the interior is cheap due to the hard plastics. Compare the storage bins (eyeglasses, center console, and armrest) between the Accord and Altima. The Accord's bins (eyeglass and center console) open with a touch and a nice slow&smooth motion due to some gears (spring, whatever). The Altima's bins just plop down/up and have a cheap feeling.

That's not to say it is a bad car, because it isn't. Nissan clearly has put performance before interior refinement in their latest cars where Honda is the opposite, IMO.

vinarnold

i love it looks hot.

rondog

iTrader: (1)

it's confusing why every company doesn't do this kind of market directing with their vehicles. I applaud them for offering this kind of vehicle even if the original car is not that great, they are reaching out to the customer, unlike cetain other companies.

Aquineas

Well, I have to agree on the interior of the Altima vs. the Accord (note sig). But neither car is really the clear winner over the other. Where one car shines, the other one falls down. For example, the Accord's body panels don't line up nearly as well as my Altima's do (and there was appreciable variance on every Accord on the lot). Anyway, I'm not digging the SE-R rims. I'll be the first to buy whatever MAF they're using though :-).

F23A4

Well stated.

Even before I had my Maxima (and only had my 99 Accord), I always stated that if Carlos Goshn(sp?) of Nissan ran Honda, you'd probably see a 260-280hp Accord V6 Sedan (i.e.: detuned Honda AC-R motor) w/a manual tranny, a 200hp K20A Civic coupe and the JDM Integra Type R (RSX-R). And you'd probably see, the original 300hp+ J32A5(?) motor in the TL A-spec. (ref. TOV)

$.02

zamo

One of the reasons why Nissan did a complete turnover beginning in year 2000 (starting with the '00 Maxima). They were in deep shit throwing read (with boooring cars), now they produce cool cars (which people do like) and doing pretty good economically.

dallison

i looked at one of the 05's the othere day and the interior really looks good. i like the newer head lights too

Chaptorial

Not bad at all. The front looks more like a Sentra now though.

ga2000

my bro has an sentra se-r right now, lease is up in a year maybe he should upgrade to an altima se-r.. i still like the 04 maxima better though...

Black CL-S 4-Life

I can respect their effort.

1SICKLEX

I also can appreciate the idea of a BMWish Altima but with WRXs and EVOs and even the 350Z, this rental car with a kit screams poser.

Also, why on earth now do they still have the Maxima? For 30k, I'd get the REAL sports sedan, the G35 if I was gonna get a Nissan product.

ga2000

the real sport sedan is the maxima.. its just as fast if not faster than a g35 sedan. real life 1/4 times for the 04 max se and the 04 g35 sedan are very equal. 5spd automatic quickest 04 max se bone stock so far on maxima.org is a 14.2, the second is my fathers 5spd automatic 04 maxima se which my brother took it to the track bone stock in crappy weather and ran a 14.4 at 96 mph. and the car can do better with cooler weather.. if u judge how the max looks u wont think its sporty, drive one its nice as hell.. looks and driving the car is great. the max shouldnt go anywhere.

Beltfed

The new Maxima is still fwd and has horrific torque steer (especially the 6spd). Not exactly a plus when looking for a nice sport sedan.....won't even get into the looks.

F23A4

BINGO!!!!!

Nashua_Night_Hawk

This new Altima SE-R will rock the world of its segment!

The new 05 Altima is really a nice ride, just go an drive one and find how smooth and quiet the engine is!... Also, the SE-R will kick it up couple notches!... SE-R/6-speed will be a 5.5s to 60! and will handle better than any factory Honda's (save the NSX)!!

Damn it we are not talking about NISMO tuned SE-R yet!!! If Nissan has NISMO, Honda has nothing!... I know Comptech is a third party tuner not Honda's!!! with NISMO street item you keep Nissan 5 years 60 kmiles powertrain warranty.. Oh Honda has only 3yrs/36k miles.

Nissan has some major balls here... This is why they have 20% sales growth year over year. Acura is losing traction and the Honda trucks are saving the day!!!...

Soon Toyota/Lexus will change gears and launch an assault of Hi performance Hybrid cars...

Where is Honda? wake up people!

Nashua

blk_coupe

I think this is a step in the right direction. This car most likely is going to kick the tsx/is300/a4 ass in a straight line.

2fstforu

The 04 Maxima is NOT FASTER than the G35. Sorry but stop smoking the dope you are. lol

The 02-03 Maxima might equal the G35 if it had good traction, but thats it.


Also your statement about the maxima being a real sports sedan over the G35. lol omg your dumb.

blk_coupe

I don't disagree with your times. But I don’t think those times are correct for most 04max.
Just like a guy on the BMW site ran a 14.2 or 14.1 in his cl typeS.

ga2000

i understand, but on maxima.org there is only a few of us that have taken our 04 maximas to the track, and we all run good times. the key to the maxima is the launch!! if u just nail it nothing but smoke for 100 ft.. u have to ease into it like a little girl than once u feel like your gonna get traction nail that sucker to the ground.. i have a 5spd auto max and evan at 20 mph can nail it and the tires will still spin.. the car has alot of power. and does avg alittle faster times than the 02 and 03s maximas. the 14.4 i got with the 04 wasnt the best the car can do, that im 100% sure of..

1SICKLEX

I've driven the new Max a few times, really took it through it's paces as a rental. Far from a sports sedan. More Avalon than anything. It does "LOOK" like a sports sedan and is fast but every single magazine review has borderline bashed it as a sports sedan.