2002-2006 Nissan Altima: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima.
Year to Year Changes
2003 Nissan Altima:
Except for some trim and equipment shuffling, not much changed for 2003. The 2.5 SL sedan now came only with an automatic transmission and featured imitation-wood interior trim, as well as heated seats and mirrors. Other models had titanium-color interior accents. An expanded Sport Package for the 3.5 SE included a sunroof and rear spoiler, and a new Sport Plus Package added premium audio and xenon headlights. The SE's Leather Package now included premium sound, a sunroof and heated seats, while a new SE Leather Sport Package added a rear spoiler and xenon lights.
2004 Nissan Altima:
The Altima is unchanged for 2004.
2005 Nissan Altima:
A sporty new top-line model joins the 2005 roster of Nissan's best-selling vehicle. The sporty new SE-R model has a 260-hp V6. Manual and optional automatic transmissions are offered, but V6 now use a 5-speed automatic vs. 4-cyl models' 4-speed. All models get revised interior trim for '05, and a navigation system joins the options list.
2006 Nissan Altima:
No significant changes for the 2006 Altima.
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