2016 Nissan Altima Faclift Spotted Testing
Nissan is hoping to gain back market share from the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry with its refreshed Altima.
Spy photographers have caught the new 2016 Nissan Altima testing on the streets of Detroit, sporting styling cues that were introduced with the 2015 Murano and 2016 Maxima models.
The most notable revision for the 2016 Nissan Altima is the front end design that is inspired by the “V-Motion” design language Nissan has been introducing across its lineup. On the inside, expect the new Altima to receive numerous upgrades, including the upgraded infotainment system found in the new Maxima. And like the 2016 Nissan Maxima, the Japanese automaker will likely reduce option packages and include more features on various trim levels to make the Altima more enticing to shoppers.
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What won’t significantly change with the 2016 Nissan Altima is its powerplants, though the company will revise the CVT to improve performance and efficiency. The refreshed Altima should be revealed this summer with sales beginning in the U.S. this fall.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I hope Consumer Reports can give the 2016 Nissan Altima a good recommendation for buyers. The 2015 Altimas are poorly rated by the magazine and this is disappointing to me as a Nissan owner wanting to buy in the near future..
They ruined the look of the Altima in 2007 and have yet to redeem themselves. Judging by the squashed look of these spy photos, they don't plan on redeeming themselves any time soon :(