Twenty years and 4.4 million Altimas after the first one rolled off the line at Nissan's Smyrna, Tenn., plant, the first car of the redesigned fifth-generation just rolled off line today.
Nissan bragged that this is just the first of five new vehicles due over the next five quarters -- including the new-gen Pathfinder and Rogue -- but this redesign may be the company's most important. The mid-size sedan is Nissan's bread and butter -- its best-selling and best-known model.
And in its quest to knock Camry off the throne, Nissan says it benchmarked the redesign against tough, upscale cars of similar size. including the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series.
The governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam, was here with Nissan brass for the roll-off of the first of the Altimas that will keep a lot of jobs in his state. He joined in the challenge to Toyota, which builds the Camry next door in Kentucky: "If I happened to work at a certain place in Georgetown (Ky.), I'd be very nervous about holding onto that No. 1."
And Bill Krueger, Nissan vice chairman, at an executive roundtable after the first car rolled off, was blunt: Certainly we did not put all this investment into the product to be No. 2.
You could go right ahead and throw the Altima on the “car that needs no introduction” list. As one of Nissan’s most visible vehicles, the Altima has seen its share of headlines. While drivers prefer this versatile model for everything from fuel efficiency to its sporty texture and nimble handling, the overall style of this ride tends to fly under the radar. A Nissan Altima Spoiler changes all that. A Nissan Altima Spoiler is the preferred method of customization for many, and it’s not by accident. CARiD.com presents a complete line of Nissan Altima Spoilers that are guaranteed to elevate your model’s awareness. All of the most tasteful and explosive choices you need are under one roof right here. Premier quality brought to you by premier names. We even give you the best value around to make it even easier. Don’t hesitate: we’ve got you covered.Nissan Altima Custom Style Rear Spoiler with Light. Nissan Altima 2008-2012, Custom Style Rear Spoiler with Light. Give the back of your car a more dynamic look with this Custom Rear Spoiler. Its distinctive shape will set your car apart from similar models and at the same time complement your car's factory styling. Inexpensive and easy to install, for a little time and money you can improve your car's appearance and aerodynamics.
Nissan bragged that this is just the first of five new vehicles due over the next five quarters -- including the new-gen Pathfinder and Rogue -- but this redesign may be the company's most important. The mid-size sedan is Nissan's bread and butter -- its best-selling and best-known model.
And in its quest to knock Camry off the throne, Nissan says it benchmarked the redesign against tough, upscale cars of similar size. including the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series.
The governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam, was here with Nissan brass for the roll-off of the first of the Altimas that will keep a lot of jobs in his state. He joined in the challenge to Toyota, which builds the Camry next door in Kentucky: "If I happened to work at a certain place in Georgetown (Ky.), I'd be very nervous about holding onto that No. 1."
And Bill Krueger, Nissan vice chairman, at an executive roundtable after the first car rolled off, was blunt: Certainly we did not put all this investment into the product to be No. 2.
You could go right ahead and throw the Altima on the “car that needs no introduction” list. As one of Nissan’s most visible vehicles, the Altima has seen its share of headlines. While drivers prefer this versatile model for everything from fuel efficiency to its sporty texture and nimble handling, the overall style of this ride tends to fly under the radar. A Nissan Altima Spoiler changes all that. A Nissan Altima Spoiler is the preferred method of customization for many, and it’s not by accident. CARiD.com presents a complete line of Nissan Altima Spoilers that are guaranteed to elevate your model’s awareness. All of the most tasteful and explosive choices you need are under one roof right here. Premier quality brought to you by premier names. We even give you the best value around to make it even easier. Don’t hesitate: we’ve got you covered.Nissan Altima Custom Style Rear Spoiler with Light. Nissan Altima 2008-2012, Custom Style Rear Spoiler with Light. Give the back of your car a more dynamic look with this Custom Rear Spoiler. Its distinctive shape will set your car apart from similar models and at the same time complement your car's factory styling. Inexpensive and easy to install, for a little time and money you can improve your car's appearance and aerodynamics.













