At this year’s edition of the Moscow Motor Show, Nissan has introduced the new Altima Sedan that will be available only in Russia. The car is based on the second-gen JDM Bluebird Sylphy which was replaced in the domestic market by the third-gen model which debuted at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show.
Design-wise, the Russia-only model has different air vents on the front bumper, new tail lamps and a different look for the front grille. The most significant changes are inside the cabin where we find a very simple design, miles away from being as good looking as the one of the second-gen Sylphy.
Nissan said that that the Altima Sedan for the Russian market has received a retuned suspension and additional protection against low quality road surfaces by using a 2mm steel plate under the engine bay, along with several other steel plates that cover the brake and fuel pipes. The vehicle measures 4,656mm and it has a wheelbase of 2,700mm which according to Nissan it’s the biggest in this segment. The trunk has a capacity of 500 liters.
The car is powered by a 4-cylinder 1.6-liter naturally-aspirated engine that produces 101 hp and 145 Nm of torque. The power is sent to the front wheels with the help of a 5-speed manual or the optional 4-speed automatic transmission. Nissan said that the car will be produced at the company’s assembly line in Togliatti, Russia, before going on sale in the beginning of next year.
