2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Odometer: 30,996 Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Color: Super Black Interior: Charcoal w/leather-appointed Seat Trim

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1 2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Odometer: 30,996 Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Color: Super Black Interior: Charcoal w/leather-appointed Seat Trim Transmission: CVT with Xtronic VIN: 1N4BL3AP9EC Stock #: 1D174366A Drive Train: FWD COMFORT EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Safety 4-Wheel Disc Brakes ABS brakes Dual front impact airbags Dual front side impact airbags Front anti-roll bar Low tire pressure warning Exterior Power moonroof Delay-off headlights Fully automatic headlights Bumpers: body-color Power door mirrors 18" x 7.5" Aluminum Wheels Additional *LEATHER INTERIOR *HEATED FRONT SEATS *HEATED STEERING WHEEL *BACK-UP CAMERA *BLUETOOTH *GARAGE DOOR TRANSMITTER Electronic Nissan Navigation System AM/FM radio: SiriusXM CD player MP3 decoder Radio data system Technical Four wheel independent suspension Speed-sensing steering Traction control Interior Air Conditioning Rear window defroster Power driver seat Power steering Power windows Financing Available (330) CITY MPG: 22 HWY MPG: 31

2 CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5/3.5SV/3.5SL: 1N... This CARFAX Vehicle History Report provided free of charge by: Fred Martin Superstore 3195 Barber Rd Norton, OH Vehicle Information: 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5/3.5SV/3.5SL VIN: 1N4BL3AP9EC SEDAN 4 DR 3.5L V6 F DOHC 24V GASOLINE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Standard Equipment Safety Options CARFAX Report Provided By: Fred Martin Superstore 3195 Barber Rd Norton, OH No accidents reported to CARFAX CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle 7 Service history records Personal vehicle Last reported odometer reading This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 9/22/17 at 11:41:55 AM (EDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car. The number of owners is estimated Ownership History Owner 1 Year purchased 2014 Type of owner Estimated length of ownership Owned in the following states/provinces Estimated miles driven per year Personal 3 yrs. 3 mo. Ohio 9,419/yr Last reported odometer reading 30,996 Title History CARFAX guarantees the information in this section Salvage Junk Rebuilt Fire Flood Hail Lemon Not Actual Mileage Exceeds Mechanical Limits Owner 1 Guaranteed No Problem Guaranteed No Problem GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.register View Terms View Certificate

3 CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5/3.5SV/3.5SL: 1N... Additional History Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX Total Loss No total loss reported to CARFAX. Structural Damage No structural damage reported to CARFAX. Airbag Deployment No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX. Odometer Check No indication of an odometer rollback. Accident / Damage No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX. Manufacturer Recall Check with an authorized Nissan dealer for any open recalls. Basic Warranty Original warranty estimated to have expired. Owner 1 No Issues Reported No Issues Reported No Issues Reported No Issues Indicated No Issues Reported No Recalls Reported Warranty Expired Detailed History Glossary Owner 1 Purchased: 2014 Type: Personal Where: Ohio Est. miles/year: 9,419/yr Est. length owned: 6/4/14-9/17/17 (3 yrs. 3 mo.) Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 07/31/2013 NICB Vehicle manufactured and shipped to Ohio 08/22/ Nick Abraham Nissan Sheffield Village, OH abrahamnissan.com 08/23/2013 Nick Abraham Nissan Sheffield Village, OH abrahamnissan.com 05/20/ Waikem Ford Nissan Massillon, OH waikem.com 06/04/2014 Ohio Motor Vehicle Dept. 06/05/2014 Ohio Motor Vehicle Dept. Massillon, OH Title # /21/2014 3,953 Valvoline Instant Oil Change North Canton, OH vioc.com 07/01/2015 Ohio Motor Vehicle Dept. Canton, OH Title # /07/2015 8,021 Valvoline Instant Oil Change North Canton, OH vioc.com 04/30/ ,839 Vehicle offered for sale Pre-delivery inspection completed Vehicle sold Vehicle purchase reported Titled or registered as personal vehicle Title issued or updated Registration issued or renewed First owner reported Loan or lien reported Oil and filter changed Registration issued or renewed Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location Oil and filter changed

4 CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5/3.5SV/3.5SL: 1N... Valvoline Instant Oil Change North Canton, OH vioc.com Oil and filter changed Tires rotated 07/06/2016 Ohio Motor Vehicle Dept. Canton, OH Title # /09/ ,761 Valvoline Instant Oil Change North Canton, OH vioc.com 05/19/ ,897 Valvoline Instant Oil Change North Canton, OH vioc.com 06/18/2017 Ohio Motor Vehicle Dept. Canton, OH Title # /04/ ,117 Valvoline Instant Oil Change North Canton, OH vioc.com Registration issued or renewed Oil and filter changed Air filter replaced Oil and filter changed Registration issued or renewed Oil and filter changed 09/17/ ,993 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale 09/20/ ,996 Fred Martin Superstore Norton, OH fredmartinsuperstore.com Vehicle offered for sale Have Questions? Consumers, please visit our Help Center at Dealers or Subscribers, please visit our Help Center at Glossary View Full Glossary First Owner When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership. Ownership History CARFAX defines an owner as an individual or business that possesses and uses a vehicle. Not all title transactions represent changes in ownership. To provide estimated number of owners, CARFAX proprietary technology analyzes all the events in a vehicle history. Estimated ownership is available for vehicles manufactured after 1991 and titled solely in the US including Puerto Rico. Dealers sometimes opt to take ownership of a vehicle and are required to in the following states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Please consider this as you review a vehicle's estimated ownership history. Title Issued A state issues a title to provide a vehicle owner with proof of ownership. Each title has a unique number. Each title or registration record on a CARFAX report does not necessarily indicate a change in ownership. In Canada, a registration and bill of sale are used as proof of ownership. Follow Us: CARFAX on Google+ CARFAX DEPENDS ON ITS SOURCES FOR THE ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OF ITS INFORMATION. THEREFORE, NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED BY CARFAX OR ITS AGENTS FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS REPORT. CARFAX FURTHER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CARFAX

5 CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5/3.5SV/3.5SL: 1N CARFAX, Inc., a unit of IHS Inc. All rights reserved. Covered by United States Patent Nos. 7,113,853; 7,778,841; 7,596,512, 8,600,823; 8,595,079; 8,606,648; 7,505,838. 9/22/17 11:41:55 AM (EDT) I have reviewed and received a copy of the CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA vehicle (VIN: 1N4BL3AP9EC105984), which is based on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 9/22/17 at 11:41 AM (EDT). Customer Signature Date Dealer Signature Date

6 CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5/3.5SV/3.5SL: 1N... Number of Owners: 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5/3.5SV/3.5SL VIN: 1N4BL3AP9EC Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR Engine Size: 3.5L V6 F DOHC 24V Drivetrain: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Last owned in the following state/province: Annual average mileage: *Below industry annual average of 15,000 miles None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles: Ohio 9,396 Salvage, Junk, Rebuilt, Fire, Flood, Hail, Lemon Not Actual Mileage, Exceeds Mechanical Limits Guaranteed No Problem Guaranteed No Problem Original Manufacturer's Warranty: Basic Warranty Expired Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer! The original manufacturer's warranty includes: 36 months or 36,000 miles No issues reported to CARFAX on the following: Total Loss Structural Damage No Issues Reported No Issues Reported Courtesy of Fred Martin Superstore 3195 Barber Rd Norton, OH Airbag Deployment Odometer Rollback Other Accidents / Damage No Issues Reported No Issues Reported No Issues Reported Information excerpted from the CARFAX Vehicle History Report and/or Safety & Reliability Ratings; see full reports for additional information, glossary of terms, source attributions,disclaimers & limitations. Go to carfax.com for complete Buyback Guarantee terms and conditions CARFAX, Inc., a unit of IHS Inc. All rights reserved. Covered by United States Patent Nos. 7,113,853; 7,778,841; 7,596,512, 8,600,823; 8,595,079; 8,606,648; 7,505,838. 9/22/17 11:41:55 AM (EDT)

7 CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5/3.5SV/3.5SL: 1N... CARFAX VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT COURTESY OF CARFAX Buyback Coverage for: Guarantee Coverage: 0-09/22/2018 CARFAX Vehicle Description: 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5/3.5SV/3.5SL VIN: 1N4BL3AP9EC Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Body Style:SEDAN 4 DR Engine: 3.5L V6 F DOHC 24V CARFAX will buy this vehicle back if you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles and were not included in this report. SEVERE DAMAGE Salvage/Junk Rebuilt/Reconstructed Dismantled Fire/Flood/Hail ODOMETER PROBLEMS Exceeds Mechanical Limits Not Actual Mileage LEMON HISTORY Manufacturer Buyback Terms and Conditions Apply View Terms and Conditions for CARFAX Buyback Guarantee coverage 2017 CARFAX, Inc., an IHS company. All rights reserved. Patents pending. 0 10:42:01

8 Nissan Altima 2014 *75 *Engine and Transmission Internally Lubricated Parts. See written Dealer Limited Warranty for the complete details. 1N4BL3AP9EC *75 *The Limited Lifetime Warranty applies as long as the original purchaser owns the vehicle. The selling dealer shall pay 75% of the total cost of the parts and labor charges on covered repairs. The purchaser is responsible for 25% of the total cost of the parts and labor charges on covered repairs.

9 Friday, September 22, 2017 Retail Breakdown NADA Publication: 09/2017, Region: Central 2014 NISSAN Altima Sedan 4D SL V6... $16,525 VIN: 1N4BL3AP9EC Stock #: 1D174366A MSRP Weight *** Itemized Add/Deducts *** Navigation System Power Sunroof... Included Aluminum/Alloy Wheels... Included Condition... Average Total Value without mileage... $17,125 Mileage adjustment (30996) miles... $1,350 *** NADA Retail... $18,475 Fred Martin Motor Company - fmss office NADA publication for Ohio: Publication: 09/2017, Region: Central Values are subjective opinions. NADA and vauto, Inc. assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. vauto, Inc. 2017, all rights reserved.

10 Friday, September 22, 2017 Retail Breakdown KBB.com -9/28/ Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Sedan 4D... $17,301 VIN: 1N4BL3AP9EC Stock #: 1D174366A *** Itemized Add/Deducts *** V6, 3.5 Liter... Included Automatic, Xtronic CVT... Included FWD... Included Color: Black... Included Traction Control... Included Vehicle Dynamic Control... Included ABS (4-Wheel)... Included Anti-Theft System... Included Keyless Entry... Included Keyless Start... Included Air Conditioning... Included Power Windows... Included Power Door Locks... Included Cruise Control... Included Power Steering... Included Tilt Wheel... Included AM/FM Stereo... Included CD/MP3 (Single Disc)... Included Bose Premium Sound... Included SiriusXM Satellite... Included Navigation System... Included Bluetooth Wireless... Included Backup Camera... Included Dual Air Bags... Included Side Air Bags... Included F&R Head Curtain Air Bags... Included Heated Seats... Included Power Seat... Included Leather... Included Moon Roof... Included HID Headlamps... Included Fog Lights... Included Alloy Wheels... Included Condition... Fair* Total Value without mileage... $17,301 Mileage adjustment (30996) miles... $1,543 *** KBB.com Retail... $18,844 *"Fair" - 18% of all cars we value meet this criteria. This car has some mechanical or cosmetic defects and needs servicing, but is still in safe running condition and has a clean title history. The paint, body and/or interior may need professional servicing. The tires may need replacing and there may be some repairable rust damage. Fred Martin Motor Company - fmss office KBB.com publication for Ohio: -9/28/2017 Values are subjective opinions. KBB.com and vauto, Inc. assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. vauto, Inc. 2017, all rights reserved.

11 D MARTIN SUPERSTORE*********************** 3195 Barber Road Barberton-Norton, OH (330) Wayne Miller Technician - Inspection x226 wmiller@fmcars.com RO /19/ :17 am Technician: Jeff Carmer 2014 Nissan Altima 1N4BL3AP9EC L FWD 6 Cyl GAS Automatic Mileage: 30,994 OK Needs Attention N/A ROAD TEST Engine Operation þ Transmission Operation þ Clutch Operation þ Squeaks/Rattles þ Cruise Control Operation þ Wiper/Washer Operation þ Radio/Tape/CD þ Gauges/Indicators þ Second Key Needed FLOOR CHECKS Front Lights þ Tail/Brake Lights þ Turn Signals þ Windshield/Glass þ Hood/Fuel/Trunk Release þ Power Switches þ Window/Mirror þ Lighter/Power Outlet(s) þ HVAC Controls þ A/C Outlet Tempurature 50 þ Clock þ Horn þ Rear Defrost þ SRS/SES/Warning Lights þ Sunroof þ Interior Lights þ Interior Trim/Panels þ Seat Coverings/Adjusters/Carpet þ Seat Belts þ Glove Box/Console þ All Locks/Handles þ Spare/Jack/Tools þ Body Condition- Dings, Dents, Scratches, Chips þ no 2017 OEConnection. All rights reserved. Service Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm 0 Page 1 of 2

12 UNDER HOOD Spark Plugs/Wires þ Battery/Cables 12.5V 600 CCA PASSED þ Cooling System/Level/Hoses þ Coolant Protection Level (temp) -30 Power Steering Fluid Level/Reservoir þ Brake Fluid Level/Reservoir þ Transmission Fluid Level(if it has a dipstick) þ Air Filter þ Belts/Pulleys/Tensioners þ Emission Components þ ON LIFT LF - Tire Wear/Condition 8 þ RF - Tire Wear/Condition 8 þ LR - Tire Wear/Condition þ 8 RR - Tire Wear/Condition þ 8 Steering Components þ Front Suspension þ Front Shocks/Struts þ Rear Suspension þ Rear Shocks/Struts þ Exhaust System þ Engine Oil Leaks þ Transmission Fluid Leaks þ Fuel Tank/Filler þ Wheels/Covers/Lugs þ Front Brakes 8MM þ Rear Brakes þ 6MM E Brake Adjustment þ Brake Lines þ Axle Boots/Seals þ U-Joints þ Front/Rear Differential þ Transfer Case þ 2017 OEConnection. All rights reserved. Service Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm 0 Page 2 of 2

13 2014 Nissan Altima By Ted West Updated: October 14, 2014 Review Pages Print This Page Return to Overview Page 2014 Nissan Altima First introduced as a 1993 model, the Nissan Altima was billed as all-new for With a combination of innovative mechanical components, carefully tuned ride and handling, advanced cockpit connectivity features and sleekly contemporary styling that belies its price class, the fifth-generation Altima feels like it's a class above its mid-size segment while providing comfortable, efficient family transport. For the 2014 model year, a Technology Package (including NissanConnect) replaces the previous Navigation Package, available for 2.5 SV and 3.5 SV models. A new Sport Value Package for 2.5 S models includes 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, remote engine start, and a trunk-lid spoiler. A new Display Audio Package for 2.5 S and 3.5 S includes a 5-inch color display, rearview monitor, USB port, and NissanConnect. (For the 2.5 S, that package also includes SiriusXM satellite radio.) Front-seat visors are now illuminated, with extensions, on 2.5 S, 2.5 SV and 3.5 S trim levels.

14 Chrome exhaust finishers have been added to the 2.5 grade for Nissan's available navigation system has added smartphone integration for iphone and Android, SiriusXM Travel Link, and SiriusXM Weather. All seven Altima models have Nissan's Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) as standard. Each Altima is a four-door sedan, as Nissan has discontinued the two-door Altima coupe. Most Nissan Altima models will come with a 182-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, but a vigorous, upscale 270-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 is available. The thrifty four-cylinder combines with the latest Nissan CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). The result of 20 years of refinement, this drivetrain results in a segment-leading 38 mpg EPA Highway estimate. That's better than Ford Fusion Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu ECO, Hyundai Hybrid or any other competing mid-size sedan. The four-cylinder gets a 27-mpg EPA City rating. Contributing to fuel-efficiency are tires with reduced rolling resistance, and a regenerative alternator that operates only when the Altima is cruising. With the V6 engine, the fuel-economy estimate shrinks to 22/31 mpg City/Highway. We found the Altima 3.5 with the V6 engine a brilliant performer, but the Altima 2.5 with the four-cylinder engine delivered just average performance. Inside, the top-of-the-line Altima SL trim was very luxurious, and the SV trim with cloth upholstery was also very nice. All of the Altimas are very quiet when underway. Combine headline-making fuel efficiency with a variety of features and creature comforts not generally found in non-luxury mid-size sedans, and the Altima makes a stylish, affordable and tempting choice for families working their way up the scale. In fact, for some time the Altima has been shouldering its way into Nissan Maxima territory. Available features include such pleasantries as leather-appointed seating, as well as safety features like blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, and a moving object detection system. Perhaps the most likable of the Altima's provisions is a fully automatic tire-pressure monitor that tells you exactly which tire is low, by how much it is low. Then, it tells you when you are beginning to refill it, and gives you a little toot of the horn when you've reached the proper inflation! Goodbye tire gauge. The Easy Fill Tire Alert is standard. NissanConnect with Navigation, which is part of the available Technology and Display Audio Packages, includes such features as a 7-inch touchscreen, 3D-effect map views, voice recognition, and turn-by-turn navigation. Also integrated into the Advanced Drive-Assist screen are a speed-limit display, eco driving maps, curve warning, and split-screen display. Nissan's Altima competes against the Volkswagen Passat, Honda Accord, Mazda6, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Fusion.

15 Model Lineup 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 models are powered by a 182-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, while Altima 3.5 models feature the 270-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6. Both come with a continuously variable transmission. Altima 2.5 ($21,860) comes standard with cloth upholstery, 6-way manual driver's seat, AM/FM/CD with 4 speakers, Bluetooth hands-free phone. Bluetooth streaming audio, speedometer, tachometer, coolant gauge, fuel level gauge w/ fuel door location, Nissan Advanced Drive-Assist display, power windows, power locks, dual remote power sideview mirrors, remote keyless entry with pushbutton start, steering-wheel cruise control, center console w/ armrest and power outlet, 4 cupholders, 4 bottle holders, 16-inch steel wheels, 215/60R16 tires, and halogen headlights. Altima 2.5 S ($22,380) upgrades with a AM/FM/CD that plays through 6 speakers. (All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail prices, which do not include the destination charge, and may change at any time.) Altima 2.5 SV ($24,180) adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 6-way power driver's seat, 17- inch alloy wheels, 215/55R17 tires, speed-sensitive audio volume control, USB port with ipod, satellite radio, Pandora, Google POI Search, Hands-Free text messaging, rearview monitor, automatic dual-zone climate control, rear heating/cooling vents, and remote engine start. An optional Convenience Package for 2.5 SV ($1350) includes a power moonroof, fog lights, sideview mirrors with integrated turn signals, manual folding sideview mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, front passenger window with one-touch auto up/down, auto-dimming rearview mirror, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, compass, mood lamp, and side cargo net. The SV Navigation Package ($590) includes the 7-inch color screen, with turn-by-turn navigation integration into Nissan Advanced Drive-Assist display. A Sport Value Package ($850) has 16-inch alloy wheels, remote start, and a trunk-mounted spoiler. Also available for SV is a Display Audio Package ($320). Altima 2.5 SL ($27,760) upgrades with perforated leather-appointed seating, heated front seats, eight-way power driver's seat w/ power lumbar, 2-way adjustable head restraints, Bose ninespeaker AM/FM/CD/Aux audio, compass, folding power sideview mirrors, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, wood-tone trim, metallic texture trim, LED front map lights, mood lamp, side cargo net, fog lights, outside mirror LED turn signals, and LED taillights. An optional Technology Package ($1090) for SV or SL features the Nissan Navigation system with 7-inch color screen, turn-by-turn navigation integrated into Nissan Advanced Drive-Assist Display, steering wheel navigation system controls, Blind Spot Warning, Moving Obstacle Detection, Lane Departure Warning. The V6-powered Altima 3.5 S ($26,160), 3.5 SV ($28,360), and 3.5 SL ($30,660) are equipped similar to the respective 2.5 models and offer the same option packages. All Altima 3.5 models have 235/45R18 tires on 18-inch alloy wheels. Safety features on all Altima models includes ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, all federally mandated airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, child seat anchors, LATCH child-

16 seat system, power window lockout, child safety rear door locks, emergency inside trunk release, Vehicle Dynamic Control, traction control, tire-pressure monitor, and vehicle immobilizer system. Walkaround and Interior Walkaround The Nissan Altima has a sleek, dynamic, cutting-edge stylishness that is decidedly imposing. The latest Altima is in some ways a class above its competitors. For instance, the Altima has the same wheelbase as the previous-generation model, but both its front and rear track are 1.4 in. wider, and its fenders are deeper. This gives it a muscular, sporting stance that sets it apart from some of the other midsize sedans. The car features a blacked-out grille with a chrome surround, very a la mode, and a zoomy, striking headlight cluster. A short hood blends with a steeply canted windshield in what was once called cab-forward styling. A pronounced character line runs high along the side of the cab towards the rear, but the Nissan stylists avoided using multiple character lines and cluttering Altima s look, as some others do. The profile is clean and elegant. Chrome trim around the windows and bright, dressy 10-spoke wheels give the Altima a near-luxury glamour. At the rear, a bold chrome bar, almost startling in its impact, rides above the ending of the side character lines at the bottom of the trunk. The trunk lid reveals a conveniently low lift-over height of only 26.9 inches, and there are dual chrome tailpipe outlets, de rigeur these days, no matter which engine is installed. Side mirrors with redundant turn-signal lights are a nice safety provision. Overall, the Altima looks stylish, aggressive and sporting. In the upper levels of trim, it looks more expensive than it is. Nicely done. Interior Features The Nissan Altima lineup offers a broad range of interior furnishing levels. The SL trim is positively elegant and richly equipped. In the SV, the interior is a step down from the top-end SL but still highly satisfactory. The 2.5 SV we used for our test drive had fawn cloth upholstery. The white-on-black gauges were handsome, immediately legible, and were surrounded by excellent soft-touch dashboard padding. The tachometer displayed a 6600-rpm redline for the 2.5. We missed the paddle shifters, available only on the 3.5 models. But in the 2.5, intelligent circuitry and the CVT (continuously variable transmission) regulate engine speed automatically. The power driver s seat had 6-way adjustability, and a nice leather-wrapped steering wheel presented the usual audio and cruise controls, plus controls for the navigation system. The Navigation system in our SV delivered good information via simple, effective graphics. A one-touch open/close moonroof with a manual sunscreen was included as part of the SV Convenience Package.

17 One point particularly worth mentioning about the Altima is its quietness. Considerable effort was made to rigidify the body structure and soundproof its panels. This contributes strongly to the car s class-above impression, quietness being one sure hallmark of luxury cars. But the materials that silence cars also add weight. Nissan was nonetheless able to reduce the Altima s weight from that of the previous model by 79 pounds, which is no mean achievement. Nissan s Zero-Gravity seats are designed to provide uniform support from pelvis to chest. The benefits of these seats are said to be felt on long motor trips. They seemed comfortable enough to us, but we didn t take a long enough trip to notice anything exciting. More exciting to many owners are the Altima s electronic connectivity packages. All models are furnished with Bluetooth hands-free phone systems and streaming audio. Also available are a hands-free messaging assistant, Pandora integration, and USB connection for ipod interface and satellite radio. The advantages of managing text messaging hands-free are so enormous, we can t begin to say enough about them. You can reply with pre-set texts like driving, can t text, on my way, or a custom message. Invaluable. Safety advocates, and motorists who would rather drive than send/receive messages, have a far different view. And there s more. Advanced Drive-Assist Display, standard on every model, is located between the speedo and tachometer, a four-inch color display that is much easier for the driver to use than the console-mounted navigation monitor. It delivers mpg, audio information, trip computer, tire-pressure information, and importantly, turn-by-turn navigation. All in all, regardless of the trim level you choose, the 2014 Altima interior feels like anything but a skimpy car. And the higher trim models are positively lavish. Driving Impressions The 3.5-liter V6 Altima, with its 270 horsepower and sporty paddle shifters, can accelerate from zero to 60 mph, Nissan says, in 6.2 seconds. That's very quick for the class in our book, and Nissan proudly notes it's fastest in class. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, with 182 hard-pressed horsepower, is considerably slower. Nissan says the Altima 2.5 can perform 0-60 in just 7.14 seconds. We're skeptical. AutoWeek reported this feat took 8.0 seconds, and we think that's closer to reality. Of course, achieving 38 mpg, one necessarily must accept a bit of huffing and puffing, and with the 2.5, we got it. As the song says, it works hard for the money. On the other hand, if you don't mind a bit of yowling from underneath the hood, or better yet, if you're not in a breathless hurry, as many hundreds of thousands of Altima drivers before you have not been, the 2.5 will be satisfactory. Not vigorous. Satisfactory. And startlingly efficient. The secret of the Altima four-cylinder's thrift is a quantum leap in efficiency and reduced internal friction in its very unusual CVT (continuously variable transmission). Nissan has fought long and hard to develop this transmission, and for a number of years, it delivered woozy forward progress that made you feel like you were being dragged

18 behind a huge rubber band. But the potential of the CVT was always there, chiefly that when an engine reached its cruising speed, the transmission could drop the engine down to an extremely low engine speed and deliver stunning fuel mileage. The Altima is there. At 70 mph, with the help of its CVT, we saw the Altima's engine speed maintain an ultra-low 1650 rpm, barely a pulse, barely sipping gasoline. While the competition is loading up its invoices with the expense and complexities of hybrids, Nissan snuck under the wire and beat a bunch of them. Nissan was an early adopter and a leader in CVT technology. In keeping with its upscale aspirations, the Altima's ride and highway behavior are suitably quiet and refined. All models of the Nissan Altima have Active Understeer Control, a system which applies small amounts of braking to the inside front wheel to overcome the Altima's tendency to resist vigorous turning into a corner. Cornering poise is further aided by stabilizer bars front and rear, and by ZF Sachs shock absorbers that provide sturdy body control. We weren't in driving circumstances where this hardware could be fully tested, though in forceful driving on normal roads, the car's turn-in and stability were good. Similarly, the Altima's rear suspension is a multi-link system with firm bushings, providing solid lateral response. Overall, the Altima is a family sedan with little sporting character. It is assuredly a safe over-the-road package, but it lacks the agility and fun-to-drive spirit of a true sports sedan. But the active presence of understeer control, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and traction control, each fully automatic and self-activating, combine to give this car the full degree of modern safety and security. The four-wheel disc brakes, too, are equipped with ABS and electronic brake distribution, delivering minute degrees of braking control in slippery conditions that even the most skilled driver would be hard pressed to match. And when the rains come and the Altima's wipers are switched on, the headlights come on automatically, complying with laws in effect in many states. Summary, Prices, Specs Summary The Nissan Altima is a social climber in all the right ways, more comfortable, attractive and better-equipped than its price suggests. It is also an extremely frugal fuel user, while still providing full five-seat family accommodation. We found the standard four-cylinder engine sluggish, however, and the sedan offered only average dynamics and feedback on the road. Ted West filed this report after his test drive of the Nissan Altima near Nashville, Tennessee. Model lineup: Engines: Model Line Overview Nissan Altima 2.5 ($21,860), Altima 2.5 S ($22,380), Altima 2.5 SV ($24,180), Altima 2.5 SL ($27,760); Altima 3.5 S ($26,160), Altima 3.5 SV ($28,360), Altima 3.5 SL ($30,660) 182-hp 2.5-liter I4; 270-hp 3.5-liter V6

19 Transmissions: Safety equipment (standard): Safety equipment (optional): Basic warranty: Assembled in: continuously variable transmission (CVT) airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, child seat anchors, LATCH System, power window lockout, child safety rear door locks, emergency inside trunk release, Vehicle Dynamics Control, Traction Control, Active Understeer Control, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, tire-pressure monitor Blind Spot Warning, Moving Obstacle Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Easy Fill Tire Alert 3 years/36,000 miles Smyrna, Tennessee; Decherd, Tennessee; Canton, Mississippi Specifications As Tested Model tested (MSPR): Nissan Altima 2.5 SV ($27,490) Standard equipment: Options as tested (MSPR): Destination charge: $790 Gas guzzler tax: Price as tested (MSPR): Layout: Engine: Horsepower rpm): Torque rpm): Transmission: dual-zone climate control, cloth upholstery, six-way manual driver's seat, AM/FM/CD with four speakers, Bluetooth hands-free phone. Bluetooth Streaming Audio, speedometer, tachometer, coolant gauge, fuel level w/ fuel door location, power windows, power door locks, dual remote power sideview mirrors, remote keyless entry, steering wheel cruise control, center console w/ armrest and power outlet, four cup holders, four bottle holders, leather-wrapped steering wheel, speed-sensitive audio volume control, USB port with ipod, satellite radio, Pandora, Google POI Search, Hands-Free text messaging, rearview monitor, rear heating/cooling vents, remote engine start Convenience Package ($1350) with power moonroof, fog lights, sideview mirrors with integrated turn signals, manual folding sideview mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, front passenger window with one-touch auto up/down, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Homelink Universal Transceiver, compass, mood lamp, side cargo net; Navigation Package ($590) includes Nissan Navigation system with 7-in. color screen, turnby-turn navigation integration into Nissan Advanced Drive-Assist Display, steering wheel navigation system controls $27490 front-wheel drive 2.5-liter dohc 16-valve I continuously variable transmission 27/38 mpg

20 EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: Wheelbase: in. Length/width/height: 191.5/72.0/57.9 in. Track, f/r: Turning circle: Seating Capacity: /62.4 in ft. Head/hip/leg room, f: /54.0/45.0 in. Head/hip/leg room, m: in. Head/hip/leg room, r: 37.1/52.1/36.1 in. Cargo volume: Payload: Towing capacity: Suspension, f: Suspension, r: Ground clearance: Curb weigth: 15.4 cu. ft. Lbs. Lbs. independent, strut independent, multi-link in lbs. Tires: 215/55R17 Brakes, f/r: Fuel capacity: disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist 18.0 gal. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of October 14, 2014.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources:

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