2010 Nissan Altima Coupe Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The value-laden 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe, though rightly accused of being a downsized Maxima, offers sporty performance and a panache that’s all its own. With only minor styling modifications and a few tweaks to some of its options packages, the 2010 Altima Coupe is, at heart, a carryover from 2009. Two trims are offered for this family-oriented two-door, the 2.5 S and the 3.5 SR, each coming in front-wheel drive only, and with a six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is offered as an option for both trims, which, curiously, increases the price of the 2.5 S, and lowers it for the 3.5 SR. Talk about voodoo economics! In any case, the Altima Coupe is known for its sporty looks, alert handling, decent ride quality, extensive list of creature comforts, and, with the 2.5-liter engine, better-than-okay gas mileage.
Powering the lower-end 2010 Altima Coupe 2.5 S is, as the numbers imply, a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) gasoline engine that’s managed by the standard six-speed manual transmission to put out 175 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 23/31 mpg. If the available CVT is selected, mileage increases a notch to 23/32. The top-shelf 3.5 SR carries a 270-hp, 3.5-liter V6 engine under the management of the standard six-speed manual transmission for 18/27. The 3.5 SR is also available with the CVT, with which it's estimated to get 20/27. Acceleration is deemed more than adequate with the I4 and downright exciting with the 3.5-liter V6.
Standard appearance features and amenities with the 2010 Altima Coupe 2.5 S include 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth front bucket seats, split-folding rear seatbacks, remote power door locks, power windows and mirrors, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, cruise control, air conditioning, keyless ignition, front and overhead storage consoles, and a single-CD player with six speakers. The 3.5 SR adds 18-inch aluminum wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, turn-signal-integrated outside mirrors, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a power moonroof, and heated mirrors.
The Altima Coupe offers few stand-alone options, with aluminum kick-plates being one, and this has led to some consumer discontent for those who want a few of the amenities of, for instance, the Premium Package, and a few others from the Convenience Package. In any case, options included with the various packages, Convenience, Leather, Premium, and Technology, consist of, among other things, leather-trimmed upholstery and a power moonroof for the 2.5 S, as well as voice-activated DVD navigation, a Bose premium sound system, Bluetooth communications technology, a universal remote garage door opener, satellite radio, and a rear-view camera system for both trim levels.
Considered one of the safest coupes on the market, the 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe boasts such standard safety equipment as four-wheel disc ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, traction and stability control, with the latter initiated by Nissan’s vaunted Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system, six airbags, and a remote anti-theft alarm. Front fog/driving lights and auto-on/off, dusk-sensing headlights are standard with the 3.5 SR trim and optional with the 2.5 S.
One of the biggest complaints owners have with the 2009 Nissan Altima seems to be significant blind spots on both sides. The available rear-view camera system apparently alleviates much of the difficulty, but for those who don’t want to spend the money, this visibility issue can be disturbing. Gas mileage with the 3.5-liter V6 is also problematic for some owners, as is the fact that the Altima Coupe seems to run just fine on regular unleaded, even though Nissan recommends premium gas for both trims. Lack of rear-seat and trunk space is noted by many owners. Most, however, are aware of the space limitations inherent in a coupe. Praiseworthy aspects of the Altima Coupe include the fuel efficiency of the 2.5-liter I4, as well as looks, ride, handling, acceleration, and the well-regarded CVT. The keyless, push-button ignition and front passenger room of the ’09 Altima Coupe also earned kudos from owners, as does its out-and-out value.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Bose premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: .35 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: dual level · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6 · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 5.12
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: front · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: with wind deflector
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.2
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: .35 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: navigation · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 5.17
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: rear · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 4.3 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.2
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 18 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
