The History of the Nissan Altima
The Nissan Altima is a mid-size car produced by Nissan of America since 1993. It is the successor of the Nissan Stanza, which has been produced since the mid-1950s. There have been four generations of the Altima.
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History
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The Nissan Altima was released in 1993, replacing the Nissan Stanza. Originally built in Smyrna, Tennessee, production was moved to Canton, Mississippi, for the fourth generation.
First Generation
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The first generation was originally called the Nissan Stanza Altima. It was designed by the Nissan Design Center in California.
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Second Generation
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The second generation was released in 1998. Its design was freshened by the California Design Center. The interior was roomier and had a better glovebox and cupholders. However, it was criticized for having a lower-quality interior than the previous model.
Third Generation
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The third generation debuted in 2002. The new Altima marked a change in styling for Nissan, as the car's shape and taillights were radically altered. The wheelbase was dramatically extended from the previous model.
Fourth Generation
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The fourth generation debuted in 2006. It had a shorter wheelbase, and included new features like push-button starting and a backup camera. There is also a hybrid model on the market.
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