Generation 3, L31, facelift

Nissan Altima Sedan

12.2004 - 09.2006 · United States

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Nissan Altima, Generation 3, L31, facelift

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Generation 3, L31, facelift

L31

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Nissan Altima, Generation 3, L31, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 6 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (12.2004 - 09.2006). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats: 5
Engine codes: QR25DE, VQ35DE
Engine displacement, cc: 2488–3498
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Automatic 5, Manual 5, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2799
Ground clearance, mm: 105
Fuel: Petrol

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6 versions

2.5 L, 175 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

QR25DE · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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2.5 MT S	12.2004 - 09.2006

3.5 L, 250 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

VQ35DE · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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3.5 MT SE	12.2004 - 09.2006

2.5 L, 175 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

QR25DE · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.5 AT SL	12.2004 - 09.2006

3.5 L, 250 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

VQ35DE · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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3.5 AT SE	12.2004 - 09.2006

3.5 L, 260 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

VQ35DE · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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3.5 MT SE-R	12.2004 - 09.2006

3.5 L, 260 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

VQ35DE · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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3.5 AT SE-R	12.2004 - 09.2006

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