TL AUTOS an assitieds 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA A Stylish Drive, Plus AWD PRESS RELEASE issan is bringing excitement back to the mid-size sedan BY THE NUMBERS Base price: $23,750 Wheelbase: 111.2 in Length: 192.9 in Width: 72.9 in. Height: 57.4 in. Motor: 2.5-liter inline segment with the global launch of the 2019 Nissan Altima When it comes to enhanc- ing driving enjoyment, the 2019 Altima stands alone with Nissan's ahanced ProPILOT Assist. Unique in the class, ProPILOT four-cylinder, 188 hp 180 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: front wheel-drive Xtronic EPA mileage: 25 city. 34 highway Assist eases driver workload by reducing the amoun of driver acceleration, steering and braking input under cer tain driving conditions, such VC-Turbo, the new technolo- gy continuously transforms the engine characteristics providing both dynamic and efficient performance. The VC-Turbo recently launched as a worlds first technology in the all-new INFINIT as single-lane highhway driv ing. ProPILOT Assist is the foundation for the autono- mous vehicles of the future helping drivers stay centered in the lane, navigate stop and-go traflic, maintain a set ehicle speed and mainlain a The VC Turbo has been in Innovative safety features, including ProPILOT Assist, keep the 2019 Nissan Altima and its occupants safer on the road. development for 20 years. It seamlessly changes its com set distance to the vehicle ahead. And, it's all activated with a simple two-button operation. able in all trim levels equipped with the 2.5-liter uter a range of driving sce for high performance) and 4-cylinder engine. The sys arios. tem uses an advanced torque split control strategy that automatically redistributes Replacing the previ- torque to the wheels accod ous-generation Altimas3.5 ach to transform the cor ing to road and driving con ter V6 engine is the world's pression ratio. A high com ditions, In addition, coopera- first production-ready var ession ratio gives greater tive control between th AWD torque distribution, dence and driving pleasure pression ratio between 8:l ProPILOT can potentially help lessen driver fatigue driving experience espe- ence heavy highway traffic 14:1 (for high efficiency)- with an ahanced multi-link system continuously raising or lowering the pistons and create a more confkent POWER cially for drivers who experi on a daily basis. able compression turbo generates the performance premature combustion but with 4 cylinder level fuel sion ratio allows for greater efficiency, but in certain applications poses the risk of FIRST-EVER AWD i inline 4-cylinder-which In response to the desires Altima features new open, airy interior design for 2019. brake limited slip differential of buyers in key northen U.S. market regions Intelligent All-Wheel Drive w AWD models are pro- ses in these regions will be offered for the first jected to account for a signif The AWD system is v ing to the sense of conf and Hill Start Assist optimiz ofsome V6 gasoline engines es performance on hill starts and rough roads-add- onomy, knocking). A low compres- time ever on the Altima. The icant share of Altima U power and torque, and avoikis knocking Designated as the