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2013 Vehicles to Watch Altima

The popular Altima debuts an all-new fifth-generation design for 2013, making it the most innovative Altima ever. Sentra

AT A GLANCE History of luxury, speed TECHNOLOGY: Nissan’s VQ lthough a relative newcomer to name was phased out and engines, which are configured the average American — after the Nissan name was put into exclu- The redesign of Sentra for 2013 focuses on much like V6 engines, have rou- all, Nissan didn’t start using sive use. class-above design standards inside and out, as A well as efficiency in engineering. tinely been placed near the top of that name until 1981 — this auto- Fun cars like the 300ZX, the Sentra the list in terms of performance mobile manufacturer has enjoyed a and the Maxima helped give Nissan and craftsmanship. long history that spans all the way an edge over the competition, espe- back to 1933. cially among sporty luxury vehicles. Pathfinder HISTORY: Officially founded The company initially restricted A slight slump during the late 1990s under the Nissan name in 1933, its focus to Japan. After World War was more than made up for after the company marketed its vehicles II, though, it expanded its efforts 2000, when Nissan unveiled the under the Datsun brand for sever- worldwide using the Datsun name. redesigned Altima and Sentra mod- al decades. A merger with Prince Motor els — along with the Titan and the Company spurred the company to Armada — winning over new fans shift its focus to luxury vehicles. The once more and proving yet again FAMOUS MODELS: Altima, first car that it designed exclusively that it is a true force to be reckoned Sentra and Maxima for the U.S. market, the with in the world of slick, sleek cars , increased its overall popular- that everyday people can enjoy. KNOWN FOR: Edgy, high per- ity considerably. During the 1970s, No matter what name it has, it’s formance vehicles that span a the Datsun 240Z became good to see Nissan continue its focus An all-new fourth-generation design has broad array of categories. a favorite of car enthusiasts around on affordable luxury and perfor- unprecedented level of premium style, comfort the world. In 1981, though, the mance. and thoughtful technology.