Under the Hood

Base engine is a 152-horsepower, 2.5-liter dual-overhead camshaft, inline-four-cylinder that makes 171 pounds-feet of torque, mated to a five-speed manual transmission
261-hp, 4.0-liter dual-overhead camshaft V-6 that makes 281 pounds-feet of torque
Available five-speed automatic transmission (standard on crew cab) Available six-speed manual transmission on King Cab Electronically controlled, shift-on-the-fly, part-time transfer case

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    When reading the manual
    This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illus ...

    Going & Stopping
    Base Altimas have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 175 horsepower (170 hp in states that have adopted California's emissions rules). A 270-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 is optional. A six-speed man ...

    Variable voltage control system
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