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2011 Nissan Altima
2011 model year

What's new for 2011.

Following the previous year's refresh, the 2011 Altima sees minor package adjustments and feature reshuffling. A new Special Edition package is introduced for the 2.5 S trim to provide more luxury features at a lower price point. The focus remains on simplifying the user interface and maintaining the model's reputation for sporty handling in the midsize segment.

Trims

  • Introduction of the 2.5 S Special Edition package including alloy wheels, fog lights, and a rear spoiler.

Interior

  • Minor revisions to interior trim materials and control layouts for better ergonomics.

Trims

7 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2011 Nissan Altima

2.5 Sedan

Horsepower
175
City MPG
23
Highway MPG
32
Engine
2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Xtronic CVT
City / highway MPG
23 / 32
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
  • Push Button Ignition
  • Power windows, door locks and outside mirrors
  • 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Remote keyless entry and trunk release
  • Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter
  • 6 Standard air bags

The trims, side by side.

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

7 of 7 trims
2011 Nissan Altima · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5 Sedan
2.5 S Sedan
2.5 S Special Edition Sedan
2.5 S SL Sedan
3.5 SR Sedan
2.5 S Coupe
3.5 SR Coupe
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)23 / 32 / -23 / 32 / -23 / 32 / -23 / 32 / -20 / 27 / -23 / 31 / -18 / 27 / -
Horsepower175 hp175 hp175 hp175 hp270 hp175 hp270 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5 Sedan2.5 S Sedan2.5 S Special Edition Sedan2.5 S SL Sedan3.5 SR Sedan2.5 S Coupe3.5 SR Coupe
DrivetrainFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionXtronic CVTXtronic CVTXtronic CVTXtronic CVTXtronic CVT6-speed manual6-speed manual
Name2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V62.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6
TypeInline 4-cylinderInline 4-cylinderInline 4-cylinderInline 4-cylinderV6Inline 4-cylinderV6
Displacement l2.52.52.52.53.52.53.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Horsepower175175175175270175270
Horsepower RPM5600560056005600600056006000
Torque lb ft180180180180258180258
Torque RPM3900390039003900440039004400
2.5 Sedan2.5 S Sedan2.5 S Special Edition Sedan2.5 S SL Sedan3.5 SR Sedan2.5 S Coupe3.5 SR Coupe
City MPG23232323202318
Highway MPG32323232273127
2.5 Sedan2.5 S Sedan2.5 S Special Edition Sedan2.5 S SL Sedan3.5 SR Sedan2.5 S Coupe3.5 SR Coupe
Length (in)190.7190.7190.7190.7190.7180.9180.9
Width (in)70.770.770.770.770.770.770.7
Height (in)585858585855.955.9
Wheelbase (in)109.3109.3109.3109.3109.3105.3105.3
2.5 Sedan2.5 S Sedan2.5 S Special Edition Sedan2.5 S SL Sedan3.5 SR Sedan2.5 S Coupe3.5 SR Coupe
Wheel size (in)16161616171718
Wheel materialsteelsteelaluminum-alloysteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishbolt-on wheel coversbolt-on wheel coversbolt-on wheel coversbolt-on wheel coversbolt-on wheel covers––
2.5 Sedan2.5 S Sedan2.5 S Special Edition Sedan2.5 S SL Sedan3.5 SR Sedan2.5 S Coupe3.5 SR Coupe
Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)YesYesYesYesYes--
Push Button IgnitionYesYesYesYesYes--
Power windows, door locks and outside mirrorsYesYesYesYesYes--
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Traction Control System (TCS)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Remote keyless entry and trunk releaseYesYesYesYesYes--
Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilterYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
6 Standard air bagsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Nissan Intelligent Key-YesYesYesYes--
AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Auxiliary audio input jack-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Driver and front-passenger seatback pockets-YesYesYesYes--
Passenger visor vanity mirror-YesYesYesYes--
Driver’s footrest finisher-YesYesYesYes--
Carpeted trunk lid trim-YesYesYesYes--
Automatic on/off headlights--YesYesYes-Yes
Fog lights--Yes---Yes
Rear spoiler--Yes----
Leather-wrapped steering wheel--Yes-Yes--
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls--Yes----
Special Edition Badge--Yes----
Leather-appointed seats---Yes---
Heated front seats---Yes---
Driver’s seat power adjustable lumbar support---Yes---
16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels---Yes---
Leather-wrapped shift knob---Yes---
HomeLink Universal Transceiver---Yes---
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass---Yes---
Sport-tuned suspension----Yes-Yes
8-way power adjustable driver’s seat----Yes--
Folding heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators----Yes--
Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition-----YesYes
4-wheel disc brakes-----YesYes
Cruise control-----YesYes
60/40 Split fold-flat rear seats with lock-----YesYes
Multi-functional trip computer-----YesYes
Larger exhaust outlet chrome-tip finishers------Yes
Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature------Yes
Folding heated outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators------Yes
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)------Yes
Digital Bose audio system with XM Satellite Radio------Yes
Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System------Yes
RearView Monitor------Yes
USB connection port for iPod interface------Yes
8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support------Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls------Yes