Nissan's Subtle Exterior Updates of Lineup

If you've a actually keen eye, then you will possibly notice the delicate exterior updates to Nissan's line of 2010 sedans -- the Altima, Maxima, Sentra, and Versa. For that typical bystander, though, these four-doors will scoot past with small reaction. Perhaps a, "Hmm, there's something different about that Nissan," but not much extra. Ditto for your freshened interiors, all of which get minor tweaks, mostly with all the electronics (audio and nav) and gauge clusters. Not that these adjustments aren't welcome and noteworthy, mind you; they've all been implemented to enhance aesthetics and functionality, and to that finish, they all succeed. Below can be a rundown of the refined but substantial updates to Nissan's 2010 sedans.

ALTIMA
Nissan's cash cow -- the Altima is the brand's global sales leader - receives the most prominent exterior modifications, notably a new hood having a "power bulge," a restyled grille and front bumper, and fresh 16- and 17-inch wheel designs. The coupe gets similar updates but also adds projector beam headlights to the mix. For shift-it-yourself enthusiasts, the coupe is now the only Altima offered which has a manual transmission; all sedans come with exclusively with a CVT. Engines -- a a couple of.5-liter 175-horsepower four-cylinder, a three.5-liter 270-horse V-6, as well as a 2.5-liter 158-horse four-cylinder plus 40-horsepower electric motor (198 horsepower combined) -- are carryover. For added safety, VDC is common across the board.

Inside, both sedan and coupe obtain updated gauges, a common 4.3-inch color audio display, and a USB port with iPod connectivity. Nissan's next-gen navigation technique, using a 6.5-inch monitor, Zagat restaurant guide, XM NavTraffic and NavWeather, and Bluetooth streaming audio, is accessible as an option. A la the Europeans, Nissan is even offering a handsome dark-red leather interior for your coupe. Pricing: Sedan -- two.7 ($21,620), 2.4 S ($22,560), three.7 SR ($25,240); Coupe -- 2.4 S 6M ($23,160), a couple of.five S CVT ($23,660), 3.5 SR 6M ($30,320), 3.five SR CVT ($27,990); Hybrid -- $27,500.

MAXIMA
Given that it is only a year old the 3.5-liter 290-horse V-6 Maxima enters 2010 with all the fewest adjustments, essentially the most considerable of which is an optional next-gen nav method using a seven-inch screen, back-up camera, and 2GB difficult drive. Bluetooth and USB/iPod connectivity are now typical, and you can find new wheel finishes. Pricing: 3.6 S ($31,180), 3.five SV ($33,900)!