As powerful and fuel efficient midsize sedans go, the 2011 Nissan Altima is one of the best at outshining the competition.

The 2011 Altima is offered in two body styles: 2-door coupe or 4-door sedan. The sedan is available in three trim levels, base 2.5, 2,5 S, and 3.5 SR and an additional hybrid model; which is only offered in certain states. The coupe comes in two trim levels: 2.5 S and 3.5 SR. 

2011 Nissan Altima 2.5

• 16’’ steel wheels, dual exhaust outlets with chrome tip finishers, dual body-color power outside mirrors, and UV-reducing solar glass
• Push button ignition, remote keyless entry, velour cloth seat trim, power windows, multi-functional trip computer with outside temperature display, and audio system pre-wiring with four speakers
• 2.5-liter DOHC four cylinder engine with 175 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque
• 23 mpg city/32 mpg highway

2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

• 16’’ steel wheels, dual exhaust outlets with chrome tip finishers, dual body-color power outside mirrors, and UV-reducing solar glass, AM/FM/CD/auxiliary input audio system with six speakers
• Push button ignition, Nissan Intelligent Key®,  velour cloth seat trim, power windows, multi-functional trip computer with outside temperature display, and audio system pre-wiring with four speakers
• 2.5-liter DOHC four cylinder engine with 175 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque
• 23 mpg city/32 mpg highway

2011 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

• 17’’ aluminum wheels, dual exhaust outlets with chrome tip finishers, dual body-color power outside mirrors, and UV-reducing solar glass, AM/FM/CD/auxiliary input audio system with six speakers, 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
• Push button ignition, Nissan Intelligent Key®,  automatic on/off headlights, power windows, multi-functional trip computer with outside temperature display, and audio system pre-wiring with four speakers
• 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine with 270 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque
• 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway

• 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, splash guards, UV-reducing solar glass, and dual exhaust outlets with chrome tip finishers
• velour cloth seat trim, metallic trim, Nissan Intelligent Key®, dual zone automatic temperature control, and dual visors with vanity mirrors
•  AM/FM/CD audio system, six speakers, and an auxiliary audio input jack
• 158 hp 2.5L four cylinder engine with a 40 hp electric power motor
• 33 mpg

Standard Safety Features

• Front-seat active head restraint
• Stability and traction control
• Antilock brakes
• Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

With a penchant for over providing in areas such as luxury and performance, it’s no wonder the 2011 Nissan Altima has been such a popular mid-size sedan.