Once a frumpy wallflower, the Altima is now a car to be desired.

• Pros

Sports car power in a midsize sedan body, high level of features, explosive V6 engine, distinct styling.

• What's New for 2003

After last year's debut to critical acclaim, Nissan's midsize sedan receives minor changes for 2003. Two new exterior colors, Sonoma Sunset and Crystal Blue add pizzazz to the wardrobe. There's a new charcoal seat fabric, padded cloth front center armrest cover (genuine leather on leather-equipped vehicles) and bright titanium interior accent colors for all models to spruce up the interior. The 2.5 SL receives a standard automatic transmission, heated front seats, heated outside mirrors and simulated wood trim. For the 3.5 SE, there is a Sport Package, which includes a sunroof and spoiler, and a Sport Package Plus, which includes sunroof, spoiler, Bose audio system and HID headlights. The 3.5 SE Leather Package now includes a Bose audio system, sunroof and heated seats, while the Leather Sport Package adds a spoiler and xenon headlights. Finally, a new 3.5 SE Premium Leather Package sports all of the above plus throws in fake wood to boot. How can you go wrong?

Features

• Interior Features
• Front Seats
• Velour
• Bucket front seats
• Rear Seats
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Folding with storage center armrest
• Power Features
• Power door locks
• 1 one-touch power windows
• Instrumentation
• Tachometer
• Low fuel level warning
• Convenience
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Overhead console with storage
• Remote trunk release
• Speed-proportional power steering
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Comfort
• Trunk light
• Front reading lights
• Dual vanity mirrors
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Features

• Exterior Features
• Roof and Glass
• Variable intermittent wipers
• Rear defogger
• Tires and Wheels
• Steel wheels
• 16 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P205/65R T tires
• All season tires
• Inside mounted spare tire
• Full wheel covers
• Temporary spare tire
• Safety Features
• Child seat anchors
• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Engine immobilizer
• 2 front headrests
• 2 rear headrests
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Emergency interior trunk release
• Rear integrated headrests