If you’re in the market for a new car, the 2012 Nissan Altima could be just the ticket in today’s ailing economy. The 2012 Altima is priced below $22,000 at your Chicago Nissan dealership, and the value continues as you drive it, boasting an estimated 23 city/32 highway miles per gallon. Today is the day to visit your Chicago new Nissan dealer to test drive a new 2012 Altima.

The 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan features a 2.5 liter sixteen valve in-line 4-cylinder dual overhead cam engine that is a more enjoyable ride than you’d expect from such a practical vehicle. The 2012 Altima features an Xtronic continuously variable transmission with a manual shift mode, in case you like to swap back and forth between auto and standard. Your Chicago Nissan dealer has a 2012 Altima with a push-button ignition, battery saver and front wheel drive, plus dual chrome-tipped exhaust finishers.

Front wheel drive is the name of the game in the 2012 Altima, providing sporty handling in the sedan. Your Chicago Nissan dealer will also tell you that the independent front strut suspension and independent multi-link rear suspension on the 2012 Nissan Altima make for a smooth ride. Electric vehicle speed-sensitive power rack and pinion steering and power front vented and solid rear disc brakes also come on every 2012 Altima. To feel how these features make driving a 2012 Nissan Altima a wonderful experience, stop by your new and used Nissan dealership today for a test drive.

The 2012 Altima received four out of a possible five stars in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHA) new rigorous crash tests. In the side impact test, the 2012 Altima ranked a five, as well as in the frontal-offset and side crash tests, receiving the IIHA’s highest rating – “good.” The 2012 Altima came out with four starts in the IIHA’s frontal impact crash tests.

The interior of the 2012 Altima, with its premium cloth bucket seats with velour seat trim is made of high quality materials, giving the 2012 Nissan Altima the feel of a much more expensive vehicle. The front center console of the Altima has an integral sliding armrest, storage compartments and triple-covered upholders. The Intelligent Key system on the 2012 Altima makes entry and locking the vehicle easy as pie, and the rear seat heater vents ensure all of your passengers are comfortable, however long the ride. Come by your Chicago Nissan dealership to get an up close and personal look at all of these great features.

When you go by Western Avenue Nissan, conveniently located at 7410 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60629, be sure to notice the 2012 Altima‘s 16″ x 7″ steel wheels with full wheel covers when you take in the car’s sleek styling. If you want a preview of what’s in store for you, visit http://www.westernavenissan.com.