Nissan Will Show New Altima SE-R in New York Next Week

Altima SE-R to Sport Additional Power, Suspension Upgrades and Styling Tweaks

Hot on the heals of Nissan's Altima update, which includes a few subtle mid-cycle modifications to the front and rear styling as well as an upgraded interior with special attention paid to higher quality

For the mom and pop enthusiast looking for a little extra zip, Nissan will be producing the Altima SE-R. (Photo: Nissan Canada)

plastics, the Japanese brand has announced a special sport version for mom and pop enthusiasts who want a little more zing in their daily driver.

An Altima SE-R is heading for production, marking the first time Nissan's SE-R label will be fixed to something other than a Sentra. Visually, the Altima SE-R is bold, with a deep front valance and air dam incorporating powerful fog lamps and a redesigned hood sporting a center-mounted bulge.

The backend of the car receives a similar go-fast body treatment, displaying a new tail skirt with openings for

With its air dam, dual exhaust and spoiler, the SE-R version is a lot more sporty looking than the normal Altima . (Photo: Nissan Canada)

dual exhaust ports. A discrete trunklid spoiler adds the final touch, capping off a seriously sported up sedan.

Some additional features separate the SE-R from regular Altimas, starting with its reduced ride height and 18-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 225/45 ZR 18 rubber.

On the inside, the new SE-R boasts all the amenities of the top of the line Altima including a powerful Bose sound system, leather seating, a three-spoke sport steering wheel and special dark chrome accents.