2010 Nissan Altima Coupe Trims and Specs

Featuring sporty styling, snappy handling, and peppy performance, the base 2.5 S 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe lets drivers put a little panache in the commute or a bit of pizzazz in the trip. This base trim is delivered with such standard amenities as 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, front bucket seats, remote power door locks, power windows and mirrors, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, cruise control, air conditioning, push-button ignition, and a single-CD player with six speakers. Options include the Convenience Package with remote window operation, power driver’s seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and wood tone dash trim. Also available with the base trim are the Leather Package, Technology Package, and 2.5 S Premium Package, offering DVD navigation, rear-seat DVD entertainment, universal remote transmitter, Bose premium audio, power moonroof, and Bluetooth technology, depending on the packages chosen. Safety is, of course, a given with this nifty two-door, and to prove it, Nissan has made traction and stability control standard on the 2010 Altima Coupe using its touted Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system. Also standard are four-wheel ABS, dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, active front headrests, and a remote anti-theft alarm. Front fog/driving lights are optional with the 2.5 S, as are HID headlights.

For 2010, the Altima Coupe 2.5 S sports a 2.5-liter variable-valve-timed (VVT) inline four-cylinder (I4) engine and standard six-speed manual transmission. This matchup begets 175 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque for 23/21 mpg. A well-matched continuously variable (automatic) transmission (CVT) is also available with the 2.5 S and results in marginally better mileage at 23/32 with no loss of engine performance.

Boasting a standard sport-tuned suspension, the 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 SR is a dream to drive, especially with its plethora of standard features and options packages. Beware, however, because options packages can quickly turn “nice price” into “too much.” In any case, the 3.5 SR adds such standard amenities as 18-inch alloy wheels, turn-signal-integrated, heated outside mirrors, an eight-way power driver’s seat, and a power moonroof. With no need of the Altima Coupe 2.5 S’s Convenience Package, the 3.5 SR is available with the Leather Package, Technology Package, and 3.5 SR Premium Package. Bluetooth technology, leather-appointed upholstery, upgraded cabin trim, DVD navigation, a universal remote garage door opener, rear-seat DVD entertainment, and a rearview camera system are all part of one package or another.

What’s in a name? In the case of the 2010 Altima Coupe 3.5 SR, it’s the size of the powerplant. The 3.5-liter variable-valve-timed V6 in this sporty coupe will pound out 270 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque with the standard six-speed manual transmission, while waltzing to the tune of 18/27 mpg. Like its 2.5 S sibling, the 3.5 SR is available with a continuously variable (automatic) transmission (CVT), which bumps mileage to 20/27.