Nissan has just announced that its model 2014 Altima is ready to go on sale and it is currently available in the dealerships throughout United States. The new model has redesigned exterior as well as interior and in fact it is the fifth generation of the Altima - Nissan's top-selling vehicle.

What is new in the 2014 model is the inclusion of the NissanConnectSM connected car services with NissanConnectSM Apps, which include SiriusXM Travel Link® System (weather, fuel prices, movie times, stock updates) and revised button labels, a global smartphone integration platform that includes in-vehicle smartphone integration for Android and iPhone® operating systems.

In addition, other improvements found in this particular model include revised seat cloth; enhanced noise isolation and chrome exhaust tips. As an option there is being offered a new Sport Value Package comprising of 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, remote engine start and trunk lid spoiler.

On the other hand the new Technology Package features NissanConnectSM with Navigation, NissanConnectSM Apps smartphone integration and SiriusXM Travel Link®, plus Blind Spot Warning, Moving Object Detection and Lane Departure Warning.

Next, the new Display Audio Package includes a 5.0-inch color display, RearView Monitor, USB port, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (standard on 3.5 S, SiriusXM subscription required) NissanConnectSM Apps and diversity antenna.

2014 Altima Sedan is offered in seven models: 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SV and 2.5 SL featuring a 182horsepower (134 kW) 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and the 3.5 S, 3.5 SV and 3.5 SL with a standard 270 horsepower (199 kW) 3.5-liter V6 engine. Every engine is mated to a standard Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission).

2014 Nissan Altima Sedan Pricing:

Altima Sedan 2.5 CVT $21,860 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 S CVT $22,380 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 SV CVT $24,180 USD
Altima Sedan 2.5 SL CVT $27,760 USD
Altima Sedan 3.5 S CVT $26,160 USD
Altima Sedan 3.5 SV CVT $28,360 USD
Altima Sedan 3.5 SL CVT $30,660 USD

Source: Nissan