A Glimpse into the 2017 Nissan Altima

Getting around the St. Charles, St. Louis, and Saint Peters area is a lot easier if you have a reliable and efficient sedan like the 2017 Nissan Altima. This stylish vehicle has always been a sought after car for local drivers. Despite its popularity, how can you tell if it's right for you?

We'll help you figure that out by examining this vehicle closely, and showing you what you can expect. We'll be focusing on the engine power and efficiency, entertainment and technology, and safety features. Reading this review will give you much needed insight, which will help you decide if the 2017 Nissan Altima is the right choice for you. 

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2017 Nissan Altima Engine Power & Efficiency

The Nissan Altima owes its abilities to the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine fitted under the hood. This engine is paired with the Xtronic CVT® (continuously variable transmission), which helps boost efficiency while providing the driver with smooth accelerations. While the Nissan Altima is hitting 179 horsepower with 177 lb-ft of torque, the CVT lets this sedan get an EPA estimated 27/32 mpg city/highway*. 

Entertainment & Technology

This sedan is outfitted with a four-speaker sound system for a top-quality jamming experience while you're driving. The Nissan Altima also features an AM/FM radio, and a CD player with MP3 playback capability. When you are on the road, you can use the illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controls to adjust your volume or to change stations. You can use the auxiliary input to play media from an external device as well.

This vehicle is also equipped with Bluetooth®, so you can stay in contact with family and friends with hands-free phone calls. You can also use the Bluetooth® system to stream audio entertainment from your phone. You can easily listen to your library, music apps, or even podcasts to pass the time while heading towards your destination. 

Safety Features

The Nissan Altima features the Zone Body construction, which offers front and rear crumple zones, hood buckling creases, and pipe-style side-door guard beams to help absorb and disperse the force of impact. As for interior protection, this sedan is outfitted with advanced airbags, which will adjust their inflation pressure to compensate for the severity of the collision. This vehicle features front airbags, side airbags, and side curtain airbags.

The Vehicle Dynamic Control is in place to keep the Nissan Altima on track during slippery conditions. When your vehicle endures wheel slip, this system will provide brake pressure while sending torque to the wheels with the most traction. This vehicle also features a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, which will notify you if one of your tires is low on air. When you're filling your tire up, the Easy-Fill Alert will inform you when the tire has reached its proper air pressure. 

Learn More About the 2017 Nissan Altima

In this article, drivers like you in the St. Charles, St. Louis, and Saint Peters area learned all about the 2017 Nissan Altima. You learned about its power and efficiency, its interior amenities, and its safety features. Now you have to learn how it handles on the road. 

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*Fuel economy based on targeted 2017 EPA fuel economy estimates for 2017 Altima® - Targeted 2017 fuel economy estimates: 

• 27 city MPG / 39 hwy MPG / 31 combined MPG for 2017 Altima 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SV, 2.5 SL trims