TORONTO — Nissan Canada, Inc. (NCI) today announced pricing on the totally redesigned, third generation 2002 Altima midsize sedan. The Altima 2.5 S with a manual transmission starts at an MSRP of $23,498. The Altima 3.5 SE with a manual transmission starts at an MSRP of $27,698. The new Altima goes on sale this month at all Nissan dealers nationwide.
The 2002 Altima represents the most technologically advanced Nissan midsize sedan ever offered to the Canadian marketplace. In creating the new Altima, Nissan's designers and engineers started from scratch, including use of an all-new platform. The result is a sedan that brings a level of design and performance that currently does not exist in its class. Altima displays a sophisticated drivetrain, distinctive exterior design, with increases in all major dimensions and a driver-oriented interior that encompasses both convenience and luxury. The new 240-horsepower 3.5-litre V6 engine is offered in the Altima line for the first time ever. Complete pricing and trim levels are available on the attached sheet.
"When we surveyed the competition in mid-size sedans, we saw sameness, cookie-cutter cars, vehicles that lacked personality and character", said Ian Forsyth, director of marketing for Nissan Canada Inc. "If boredom is the disease — Altima is the cure for the common car. This car has more power, more style, and more performance than any other car in its class".