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THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, March 24,1999 Popular Nissan Altima adds more features W ith the introduction of the second generation Altima mid-size sedan in 1998, Nissan continued the successful formu­ la of the original Altima, combining luxury features, distinctive styling and outstanding performance at an afford­ able price. For 1999, Altima is refined with a number of enhancements, including the addition of standard alloy wheels on the GLE model, a new head unit and face­ plate for models equipped with AM/FM/cassette/CD audio systems, improved sound and speaker quality for AM/FM/cassette/CD audio systems, availability of a power antenna with the GXE Security and Convenience Package, the addition of standard vari­ able intermittent wipers on SE and GXE models and the availability of two new exterior colors, Blue Dusk and Titanium Frost. "Altima has been very well received since its total make-over one year ago," said Michael Seergy, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "It gives us a solid, high value mid-size model between our other two sedan offerings, the Maxima and Sentra, and offers buyers a wide range of trim lev­ els including the luxurious GLE and sporty SE." In designing the second generation Altima, the stylists at Nissan Design International, Inc. (NDI) in La Jolla, Calif., set two goals: Make sure they didn't lose any of the original Altima's strong consumer appeal and find a way to offer more of everything that had made the first generation a success. They set out to create a shape that would be efficient and stylish, distinc­ tive and elegant, without pretense or resorting to styling gimmicks. NDI also created Altima's stylish interior, which focuses on an environ­ ment that is ergonomically correct, is efficient, pleasing to the eye and includes features that leave drivers sur­ rounded in luxury they can use. The instrument panel, the focal point of the interior, uses a series of organi­ cally connected arcs. This design visu- 1999 Nissan Altima SE 1999 Nissan Altima GLE interior ally connects the exterior styling to the interior and through use of rich colors and elegant textures helps establish Altima as the affordable luxury mid­ size sedan. Switches and controls - such as the headlamp switch, located within the path of the driver's hand when entering the Altima - complement the driver's and passenger's natural sequence of motion. Four models of Altima are available for 1999: XE, GXE, GLE and SE. The Altima XE offers standard 5- speed manual transmission, dual front air bags, power windows, power-assist­ ed rack-and-pinion steering, 4-way adjustable front bucket seats, full wheel covers, body-color bumpers, flush- mounted multi-parabola headlights, dual power-adjustable outside mirrors, power windows, tilt steering column, dual cup holders with covers and more. Altima GXE, the volume model, builds on the offerings of the XE with the addition of standard comfort and convenience touches such as CFC-free air conditioning, a 4-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system, cruise con­ trol, power door locks, illuminated entry and exit system with battery saver, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat and wood tone trim. For affordable luxury with a sporty attitude, Altima SE adds a body-color front grille signature bar, sport-tuned suspension, rear disc brakes, 15-inch alloy wheels and 205/60R15 tires, and a body-color rear spoiler. Also standard are a 120-watt 6-speaker audio system with compact disc and cassette tape players, power antenna, remote keyless entry and Vehicle Security System, sporty seat cloth, white-faced gauges and leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob (manual transmission only). For buyers who want it all, the top- of-the-line Altima GLE trades in the SE's sporty suspension for a softer, more luxurious ride, leather seating sur­ faces with power-operated 8-way adjustable driver's seat and standard 4- speed automatic transmission. Altima's engine is bigger and more powerful than the Mercedes-Benz C230 engine. A four-time Consumer's Digest Best Buy • 2.4L, DOHC 16-valve, 150-hp engine • 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive •A ir conditioning • Cruise control • Power windows, antenna, mirrors, and Smart Doors™ locks • AM/FM/cassette with four speakers What are the origins of Altima's unexpected luxury? Superior construction yields an incredibly precise fit of the body panels and, in turn, a solid, reassuring feel on the road. The quiet, thoughtfully appointed interior offers a private sanctuary. The responsive engine and agile handling inspire both enthusiasm and confidence. In other words, Altima's luxury experience comes from its very core. And, best of all, it doesn't rely on an expensive price tag to prove itself. Cfflality and unexpected luxury, The New Nissan Pathfinder S E I Altima is also fun to drive One of the world's ten best engines ■ Ward's Magazine • 3.0L, DOHC 190-hp V 6 engine • 4-speed automatic transmission • Automatic climate control air conditioning • Cruise control • Sport-tuned suspension • Traction Control System • Power antenna, mirrors, w indows and door locks • Heated sport seats • Anti-lock Braking System • Prem ium AM /FM /C D with cassette and much more The #1 -selling Import V6 compact sport utility vehicle1 • 3 .3L V 6 engine • 4-speed automatic transmission • Four-wheel ABS • 16" alloy five-spoke wheels • Anti-theft system • Air conditioning • Cruise control • Remote keyless entry • Power windows, door locks, antenna and mirrors • Power sliding glass sunroof • Bose® CD audio system • 8-way adjustable driver's seat • Electronic compass/outside temperature gauge The new Quest gives you 272 extra litres of interior space • 3 .3L SOHC V 6 , 170 hp engine • 4-w heel Anti-lock Braking System • Dual Sliding rear doors • 7-passenger seating with sliding 3rd-row seat • QUEST-TRAC® Flexible Seating System • A M /F M cassette stereo • Front air conditioning • Power front w indows • Second Generation dual front airbags Ask about Nissan's No-Nonsense Leasing. 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