The leading Seattle Nissan Altima dealer welcomes the all new 2011 Nissan Altima to their growing dealership.

Seattle Nissan Altima shoppers will be excited to notice all of the updated interior and exterior changes starting with all new trim packages and three new exterior colors. The 2011 Altima is available now in brilliant exterior colors including metallic slate, saharan stone, and brilliant silver. Updating the new features of the previous 2010 Altima model, the 2011 Altima’s styling is exceptional featuring confident lines and thoughtful details.

The 2011 Altima sedan is available in three models – the 2.5, 2.5 S and 3.5SR, while the 2011 Altima coupe is available in two trims – the 2.5 S and 3.5 SR. Equipped with a four-cylinder 2.5-liter engine that exerts 175-horsepower or a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 270 horsepower, the 2011 Altima provides plenty of power at the push of a pedal.

The continuously variable transmission allows drivers to enjoy a smooth drive while getting the most power available. Seattle Nissan Altima drivers will also be happy with less stops at the pump. The 2011 Altima gets an EPA estimated 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway for the four-cylinder while the V6 gets an EPA estimated 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.

Want even better fuel economy? The all new 2011 Altima Hybrid maximizes gas mileage with a combination of electric power and an engine that switches off when the vehicle is stopped. As one of the most stylish and fuel efficient vehicles on the road, the 2011 Altima Hybrid gets an EPA estimated 35 mpg city and 33 mpg .

Seattle Nissan Altima shoppers will have an opportunity to add the Special Edition and Alloy Wheel trim packages to the 2.5 S sedan, the most popular model in the lineup. Decided to add the special edition package to your 2011 Altima? Expect your 2011 Altima to get dressed up with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lamps, rear spoiler, and alloy 16” inch wheels. The Alloy Wheel package adds 17” aluminum wheels , letting Seattle Nissan Altima drivers to choose just how they want their 2011 Altima to look.

Seattle Nissan Altima Shoppers Enjoy the Updated Interior of the 2011 Altima

Inside, Seattle Nissan Altima drivers will enjoy the 2011 Altima even more. A long list of standard features include an audio system with a 4.3” color dashboard display screen, USB iPod connectivity, Bluetooth, XM satellite radio, and a rearview monitor. Other comfort features include dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, xenon headlamps, and a power moonroof. Safety features include four-wheel antilock brakes for maximum control in emergency stops along with traction control and stability control so 2011 Altima driver can feel just as safe on and off the road.

The new 2011 Altima also features an available navigation system with a 6.5” color display with map data, speed limit advisories, Zagat restaurant guide, and XM NavTraffic and NavWeather. Seattle Nissan Altima drivers who install the navigation system also receive 9.3GB of music storage and playback as a bonus.

To test drive the all new 2011 Nissan Altima visit the leading Seattle Nissan Altima dealer, Rairdon Nissan. The all new 2011 Altima has everything a driver needs and more.

Available 2011 Nissan Altima models at your Seattle Nissan Altima Dealer

The Nissan LEAF joins the award winning lineup of Seattle Nissan cars at Nissan of Auburn with a new title under its belt; winner of the Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award.  The electric Nissan LEAF received a Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award at an Oct. 5 ceremony at the Hearst Tower in New York City.

Learn more about the 2011 Nissan LEAF online.

The Nissan LEAF was chosen as one of the year’s 10 most transformative products by a panel of experts in addition to members of the Popular Mechanics’ editorial board of advisers. Popular Mechanics says of the Nissan LEAF: “It’s not the first pure EV, but the Nissan LEAF hits the mainstream like none of its predecessors. Powered by a 24-kilowatt-hour battery pack, the LEAF provides a 100-mile range, enough for most commuters, for the price of an average vehicle, and with a much lower operating cost than gasoline-powered vehicles.”

The awards, in their sixth year, are designed to heighten awareness of the advancements and innovations that are transforming, enhancing and improving lives. Winners are chosen with the help of an expert advisory panel of prominent thought leaders. Twenty awards are given out each year, 10 products available to consumers, and 10 innovations that have potential to change lives. The Nissan LEAF appears in the November issue of Popular Mechanics, on newsstands Oct. 12.

Seattle Nissan Car Shoppers Find State-of-the-Art Styling in LEAF

The new Nissan Leaf offers state-of-the art styling, both inside and out with the latest advancements in aerodynamic design and IT connectivity capability.  The headlamps are specially designed to redirect air by splitting the flow around the side mirrors, so as to reduce drag and improve the cars dynamic efficiency.  And, for consumers who like to stay connected, they will be able to set their mobile phones to activate functions in the LEAF like the air conditioning and the charging performance, giving the car a state-of -the-art wireless control capability.

The Nissan LEAF is attractively priced, starting around $32,000. The attractive price of Nissan’s first electric car makes is highly competitive with the Honda Civic and Toyota Prius. “Lifecycle ownership costs of the Leaf over five years is $28,180 versus a Civic at $28,338 and the Prius at $29,358,” said Trisha Jung, chief marketing manager for the Leaf. “That’s the cost of the vehicle, the cost of the charging station and the cost of the electricity.”

The Nissan LEAF is the first electric Seattle Nissan car, and is on sale now at Rairdon’s Nissan of Auburn.  

More information about the lineup of Seattle Nissan cars available at Nissan of Auburn can be found online.