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Exploring the Enhanced Comfort and Technology of the 2024 Nissan Altima

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The 2024 Nissan Altima has a few key revisions from the 2023 model, particularly in the areas of luxurious comfort and advanced technology. The Altima has been a mid-size classic sedan for several years, beloved by drivers for its spacious interior and easy handling. Learn about this year's upgrades before you visit your Nissan dealer in Shiloh, IL, for a test drive.

Exploring the Enhanced Comfort and Technology of the 2024 Nissan Altima

All five trim levels of the 2024 Nissan Altima are available with a front-wheel drive drivetrain as standard. The SV, SR, and SL models are also available with an AWD drivetrain. The overall EPA-Estimated fuel economy between these drivetrains isn't too different, either. For example, the SV FWD gets an EPA-estimated 27 MPG in the city, 39 MPG on the highway, or 32 MPG combined, while the SV AWD model gets 26 MPG in the city, 36 MPG on the highway, or 30 MPG combined, as estimated by the EPA. 

The standard engine for the first four tiers is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that has an output of 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque for the FWD models, and 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque for the AWD model. The Altima SR VC-Turbo has a similar engine but beefs up the powertrain a bit to produce 248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. 

S

Standard comfort features of the base S model include a six-way manual adjustable driver's seat, a 60/40 rear folding seat, cloth seat material, and a five-passenger seating capacity. This trim also has a six-speaker stereo system, wireless audio streaming, a driver information center, and a seven-inch touchscreen. 

SV

Key interior features of the SV include an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, satellite radio, illuminating steering wheel-mounted controls, and speed-sensitive volume. Voice recognition is also available via Siri Eyes Free and Google Assistant. 

SR

This model comes with additional luxury touches such as a leatherette steering wheel and Sport Cloth seating material. Technology includes an eight-inch NissanConnect touchscreen, four USB ports, two first-row LCD monitors, and NissanConnect smart device integration. 

SL

Heated front seats, a heated steering leatherette steering wheel, leather seat material, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat with two-way power lumbar support are standard for this trim. The SL trim also comes with a nine-speaker Bose audio system, the Hello Nissan virtual personal assistant, and turn-by-turn navigation with an integrated voice-activated navigation system. 

SR VC-Turbo

The highest trim level has true luxury features such as full Sport Leather upholstery. It also brings a seven-inch multi-function information display, a three-month SiriusXM Traffic trial, NissanConnect MapCare, trials for NissanConnect services, wireless charging, and a 12.3-inch NissanConnect touchscreen display. 

Driver Assistance Technology

All five trim levels also come with key driver assistance technology, such as a trio of collision prevention systems. These systems include a forward collision system, front pedestrian detection, and a rear collision system. The 2024 Altima is the ultimate mid-size sedan for urban and suburban dwellers. Check out this timeless model when you visit Auffenberg Nissan in Shiloh, IL today. 

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