Overview
The 2012 Nissan Altima is as strong as ever. With a few different models to choose from, including a sedan or coupe, it is impossible to go wrong with this car. More so, the 2012 Altima is affordable as ever as it can be purchased for between $20,000 and $28,000 depending on the options that you get in the car itself. The various trims available make it easy for you to get exactly what you want in your Altima purchase. The best part is that the 2012 Nissan Altima will get you good gas mileage too, no matter which model you own. Expect anywhere between 20 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.
Pricing
The sedan models of the 2012 Nissan Altima are considered to be a great value for the price. The 2.5 is the basic model but still gives you a lot of bang for your buck. At a cost of only $20,000 the Altima 2.5 is a no brainer for some people. If, however, you are willing to spend a few thousand more dollars you can get your hands on a 2.5 S.
The Nissan Altima 2.5 S is well worth the money if you are in to the little things, like you’ll get controls for your stereo mounted on your steering wheel.
The Nissan Altima 3.5 SR is the top of the line when it comes to this sedan. You can get the 3.5 SR for around $25,000 which is a great value considering all of the things that you’ll get.
If you are more interested in a 2012 Nissan Altima Coupe you’ll have two options there as well. The 2.5 S is priced at around $24,000 and is similar to the sedan model in most ways–The only major difference, of course, is that it is a bit smaller and a two door car.
If you want to spend a bit more for a coupe that has more options you can look at the 3.5 SR coupe. It will have the bigger engine as well as all the possible options. The price for the 3.5 SR coupe will be a reasonably $28,000 or so.
Specs
The sedan models of the Altima come in the 2.5, 2.5 S and the 3.5 SR trims. The basic Altima 2.5 model comes with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that is quick and efficient. You can also expect to get around 32 mpg on the highway which is great considering how expensive gas can be these days.
The 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S has everything that the 2.5 has in addition it will have a few upgraded features such as an MP3. The Nissan Altima 3.5 SR has a big 3.5L V6 engine, as well as, all of the bells and whistles.
The 2012 Nissan Altima Coupe gets good gas mileage from its 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, as well as, all of the added upgrades such as the MP3 option.
Review
The Altima has mass appeal, especially if you’re just starting your family fresh, you will find that it is very economical and roomy, perfect for hauling kids around. However, these sedans and coupes are also appealing to younger drivers as they are both considered to be very stylish. When you compare the 2012 Nissan Altima to other cars in its class such as the Ford Fusion or Subaru Legacy it is easy to see why it is so popular among drivers of all ages. The Altima is truly a car that can provide the average driver with everything that they need.
Safety
One of the nice things about owning an Altima is that there are many safety features built into all of the models. All 2012 Altima’s come with anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, as well as, a full complement of airbags.
