The 2013 Nissan Altima will debut later this year.
Nissan will launch the all-new 2013 Altima later this year, and associate web editor Donny Nordlicht managed to snap these photos of an early prototype testing on a Michigan highway.
The midsize sedan clearly resembles the current-generation Altima, although it appears to have adopted a new front grille design also seen on the 2012 Nissan Versa sedan. Out back, the taillights swoop onto the car’s rear fenders, and have a combination of red and clear tinting that recalls the lights on the 2013 Pathfinder concept.
The 2013 Altima looks noticeably larger than the current sedan, especially in the rear — which would presumably improve trunk space and rear legroom. We also spot triangle-shaped rear quarter windows that lend the car’s C-pillar a kinked, concave appearance.
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has said he believes the 2013 Altima will be a “very strong contender” in its segment, meaning the company probably wants to oust the Toyota Camry as America’s top-selling midsize sedan. The Altima will almost certainly offer a new hybrid drivetrain, but it remains unknown what other engines might be available. Some reports suggest the car will continue to offer a choice between a small four-cylinder and a 3.5-liter V-6. Given Nissan’s expertise and affinity with continuously variable transmissions, expect them to be standard.
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