wow. new pictures everywhere [Archive]

SHIFT_6speeds

06-21-2001, 06:09 PM

Thanks for posting this link...

It made me realize that the front of of this car is not as square and Shovel Nosed I 1st thought. I really like it more than I thought.

I just keep imagining the grille body colored! That would make for a stunning SE model.

Nissan really has a winner on it's hands here.

I bet the sharks in the Nissan showrooms are salivating at the possble sales around the corner! And I can't blame them (enter Jaw's theme here)... http://forums.freshalloy.com/forum/images/icons/smile.gif

Again, great job Nissan design team!

TwinTurboZX

06-21-2001, 06:24 PM

Man, look at those blue on yellow gages, I hope that makes it to production. That is the most original gage design.

Afty

06-21-2001, 06:51 PM

It looks like these photos are from some sort of press preview event. I wondering if anyone has driving impressions up? Yes, I know they're "embargoed" until July 27, but hey, this is the Internet!

**DONOTDELETE**

06-21-2001, 07:03 PM

Good stuff.

http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/product/vehicles/images/altima/800px/01_altima.jpg

http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/product/vehicles/images/altima/800px/02_altima.jpg

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06-22-2001, 12:47 AM

This blue one make me salivating all over my keyboard!!! This is a photo of an 3.5, isn't it?

This is the first time a sedan truly make me crazy... So far I was excited with the Se-R, but now, I badly want one of those Altima...
Someone help me!!!

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06-22-2001, 03:16 AM

There is no longer a question, I am sold. Where do I sign?

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06-22-2001, 08:29 AM

It is no question that I love the new Altima, but I want to know if those alloy wheels on the 3.5SE are 16 inches. They look different from the Production photos first given out. I like the Production alloy wheels better than the ones in these pictures. I like that ruby red color, just like I liked Mahogany Pearl on the 2000 Maxima. The styling looks very european, a cross between the Passat and 300M. I'd like to see more pictures of the interior, especially the wood grain trim. I can't wait to get my brochure in the mail.

[This message has been edited by Maxamillion (edited 06-22-2001).]

Zed

06-22-2001, 11:05 AM

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06-22-2001, 11:08 AM

Any Photoshop experts that can make a body kit for this car.

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06-22-2001, 02:41 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Maxamillion:
It is no question that I love the new Altima, but I want to know if those alloy wheels on the 3.5SE are 16 inches. They look different from the Production photos first given out. I like the Production alloy wheels better than the ones in these pictures. I like that ruby red color, just like I liked Mahogany Pearl on the 2000 Maxima. The styling looks very european, a cross between the Passat and 300M. I'd like to see more pictures of the interior, especially the wood grain trim. I can't wait to get my brochure in the mail.

[This message has been edited by Maxamillion (edited 06-22-2001).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

3.5SE has 17" alloys standard, if thats the 3.5SE, which I believe it is, then those are the 17" alloy's we'll be getting.

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06-22-2001, 03:14 PM

The reason I ask this question is because at the autoshow in New York, both models had the same set of alloy wheels, even though the blue one was a 3.5SE and the gold one was a 2.5S, I thought maybe Nissan was doing what they did with the Maxima SE, having 17" in late production.

Gauis_Caligula

06-22-2001, 08:42 PM

Hey, what is up with bodykits? http://forums.freshalloy.com/forum/images/icons/mad.gif The good folks at Nissan do an OUTSTANDING job on these cars AS THEY ARE. What . . . do you think we should put dreadlocks on the Mona Lisa? Get over it!! Leave these babies as they are, or as they are with NISSAN options. Don't mess with a good thing.

GTR

06-22-2001, 11:31 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Nismo400r:
Any Photoshop experts that can make a body kit for this car.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://members5.clubphoto.com/ken374755/2002_altima_rear_tails/photo4.jpg?2261

[This message has been edited by GTR (edited 06-23-2001).]

culalty

06-23-2001, 06:03 AM

SWEEEEEEET!!!!!

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06-23-2001, 02:02 PM

Mogulover,
You have to admit that coupe that comebody came up with was awesome looking. It may not be exactly a body kit, but Nissan doesn't always design beautiful looking cars. It's kind of like if Sprite designed cars.

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06-23-2001, 04:36 PM

hmmmm well I do like that gray color, I wonder what the car would look like in that color without that body kit... anyone care to do the photoshop job?

Deadpool

06-23-2001, 04:43 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by GTR:
http://members5.clubphoto.com/ken374755/2002_altima_rear_tails/photo4.jpg?2261

[This message has been edited by GTR (edited 06-23-2001).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

looks like the current gen Maxima. Those fogs are huge.

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06-23-2001, 05:16 PM

Damn! thats sweet. thanx gtr.

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06-23-2001, 10:35 PM

Would the 2002 Altima compete against the 2002 Maxima too, since they are so close to each other as far as the body size and the mechanical components.

SHIFT_6speeds

06-24-2001, 08:02 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by da91stanza:
hmmmm well I do like that gray color, I wonder what the car would look like in that color without that body kit... anyone care to do the photoshop job?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Being we are photoshopping here...

I agree with the above.. but how about it in WHITE with a body color grille as the only modification?

I feel this car is missing a strong styling standpoint by not having a body color grille (on SE only)....

Gauis_Caligula

06-24-2001, 02:56 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by GTR:
[B] http://members5.clubphoto.com/ken374755/2002_altima_rear_tails/photo4.jpg?2261

Dreadlocks on the Mona Lisa. http://forums.freshalloy.com/forum/images/icons/frown.gif

Gauis_Caligula

06-24-2001, 03:00 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Ice_Pirate:
Mogulover,
You have to admit that coupe that comebody came up with was awesome looking. It may not be exactly a body kit, but Nissan doesn't always design beautiful looking cars. It's kind of like if Sprite designed cars.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The coupe did look good; I will give you that. Nevertheless, I would never buy one unless Nissan made it that way. It's just a purist thing. If it isn't Nissan, it doesn't belong on a Nissan.

GTR

06-24-2001, 05:08 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by SentraSE-Rman:
Being we are photoshopping here...

I agree with the above.. but how about it in WHITE with a body color grille as the only modification?

I feel this car is missing a strong styling standpoint by not having a body color grille (on SE only)....<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://members5.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/fetch.cgi/////ken374755/2002_altima_rear_tails/jpg/7/7.jpg

'97 S14 SE Turbo

06-24-2001, 08:22 PM

Dang, looks too much like a Civic.... with all that clear junk...

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by GTR:
http://members5.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/fetch.cgi/////ken374755/2002_altima_rear_tails/jpg/7/7.jpg <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nismo

06-25-2001, 01:25 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by SentraSE-Rman:
I feel this car is missing a strong styling standpoint by not having a body color grille.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by mogulover:
Dreadlocks on the Mona Lisa. http://forums.freshalloy.com/forum/images/icons/frown.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by '97 S14 SE Turbo:
Looks too much like a Civic.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Life is hard for the automotive stylist.

GTR

06-25-2001, 01:37 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Nismo:
Life is hard for the automotive stylist.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

remember this car is supposed to be everything to some and not something for everyone.

SHIFT_6speeds

06-25-2001, 06:00 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by GTR:
http://members5.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/fetch.cgi/////ken374755/2002_altima_rear_tails/jpg/7/7.jpg <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks GTR!

I love the white grille...

Nissan started body color grilles a long time ago, on SE model vehicles. I see no where that this car resembles a Civic. If anything it is quite the reverse.

If I do go for the 2002 Altima, I now know I will be visiting my local body shop for a grille-job. Thanks again!

Gauis_Caligula

06-25-2001, 08:24 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Nismo:
Life is hard for the automotive stylist.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

LOL

GTR

06-25-2001, 08:42 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by mogulover:
LOL<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

so what cushy-cush job do you work at? i dont find that comment funny. im just posting aftermarket possibilities because there IS a demand for it. if you think im puttin my flame suit on now, youre right. if you didnt like it, all you had ot do was say so. or maybe just point out what you do not like about it in a mature fashion. what's with the "yuck," "mona lisa with dreadlocks," "nissan designers committing suicide," etc. comments? those are uncalled for. and yes, pit_viper- i do see it as him flaming and instigating, so im gonna throw some linguica over the kingsford and turn up the heat.

[This message has been edited by GTR (edited 06-25-2001).]

hiwayman17

06-29-2001, 01:44 PM

I immediately notice what is missing from the "comparison" info on the link in the first post....weight and gas mileage. The Altima must be heavy with poor MPG!

UHEARDME

06-29-2001, 03:03 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by hiwayman17:
I immediately notice what is missing from the "comparison" info on the link in the first post....weight and gas mileage. The Altima must be heavy with poor MPG!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Weight is listed at www.nissannews.com (http://www.nissannews.com) . 02 Altima weighs slightly less than 02 Maxima, I believe around 40 pounds less for the 3.5 SE Auto, the heaviest variant. Still no MPG figures, though....

hiwayman17

06-30-2001, 12:26 AM

I know the weight is listed on that website. It just isn't listed on the comparison chart, so that makes me a little suspicious, though upon further investigation, I see that Nissan is even more suspiciously reporting some weights that are EXACTLY the same as the competition.

**DONOTDELETE**

07-03-2001, 07:15 AM

I don't like that colour at all. It's too bland for the car.

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07-03-2001, 11:58 AM

Nissan!
How dare you tempt me with this auto! Damn you Nissan, where the hell is it??? I need one NOW! Man that thing is sooooo right! V-6 loaded only for me, I can't wait, till then I'm saddened,but I'll be overjoyed when I'm the first one in town to own it! http://forums.freshalloy.com/forum/images/icons/wink.gif

Gauis_Caligula

07-03-2001, 11:27 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by GTR:
so what cushy-cush job do you work at? i dont find that comment funny. im just posting aftermarket possibilities because there IS a demand for it. if you think im puttin my flame suit on now, youre right. if you didnt like it, all you had ot do was say so. or maybe just point out what you do not like about it in a mature fashion. what's with the "yuck," "mona lisa with dreadlocks," "nissan designers committing suicide," etc. comments? those are uncalled for. and yes, pit_viper- i do see it as him flaming and instigating, so im gonna throw some linguica over the kingsford and turn up the heat.

[This message has been edited by GTR (edited 06-25-2001).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I didn't see this until just now. My "LOL" was toward the COMMENT that life is hard for the automobile stylist -- a comment seemingly intended to project harmless humor -- not towards the renditions.

Relax. You know my views; I don't like aftermarket stuff on automobiles. As I've said before, I am a purist. Most, granted not all, but most of the renditions you create show extensive body kit additions. I just don't like tack-ons, unless they are offered as options by the manufacturer (e.g., spoilers, side sills, etc.). As for "Dreadlocks," its called a humoristic metaphor. No offense intended. Chill.

Gauis_Caligula

07-03-2001, 11:40 PM

Oh, and the suicide thing. You think YOU work hard on photoshopping? Imagine what the actual Nissan designers go through to create the art that they do!! Then, after all the THOUSANDS of hours they put into those designs, aftermarket body kits are almost instantly added -- telling the designers that they forgot something -- that the car would look better if they had just added all the stuff a body kit adds. After all that work, the least we can do is a wait a few years before we start messing with what they have created.

Just my opinion, but I think the designers get a bit frustrated with those that insist on changing their designs. You think Da Vinci would've liked the new owner of the Mona Lisa putting dreadlocks on it after it was done -- just because in their opinion the painting would look better that way?

The Nissan designers have ton of sweat equity in their work, let's give 'em a break -- that's all I am saying.

GTR

07-05-2001, 04:39 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by mogulover:
Oh, and the suicide thing. You think YOU work hard on photoshopping? Imagine what the actual Nissan designers go through to create the art that they do!! Then, after all the THOUSANDS of hours they put into those designs, aftermarket body kits are almost instantly added -- telling the designers that they forgot something -- that the car would look better if they had just added all the stuff a body kit adds. After all that work, the least we can do is a wait a few years before we start messing with what they have created.

Just my opinion, but I think the designers get a bit frustrated with those that insist on changing their designs. You think Da Vinci would've liked the new owner of the Mona Lisa putting dreadlocks on it after it was done -- just because in their opinion the painting would look better that way?

The Nissan designers have ton of sweat equity in their work, let's give 'em a break -- that's all I am saying. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

hey, im just some kid in front of the computer with a lil time on his hands for renderings. nowhere did i ever say that ive poured sweat and blood into my stuff. let's just face the fact that there are people not satisfied with current car designs. if they want to make their car look different and they have the money, they by all means have the right to do with their car what they want. heck even nissan designers dont always seem to be quite satisfied with their original designs. look at the 5th generation maxima for example. on the 20th anniversary se, they added an underbody kit. now for 2002, they've re-done the front and rear of the maxima. even they know that there's room for improvement.

Gauis_Caligula

07-05-2001, 05:31 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by GTR:
hey, im just some kid in front of the computer with a lil time on his hands for renderings. nowhere did i ever say that ive poured sweat and blood into my stuff. let's just face the fact that there are people not satisfied with current car designs. if they want to make their car look different and they have the money, they by all means have the right to do with their car what they want. heck even nissan designers dont always seem to be quite satisfied with their original designs. look at the 5th generation maxima for example. on the 20th anniversary se, they added an underbody kit. now for 2002, they've re-done the front and rear of the maxima. even they know that there's room for improvement.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Point taken. Keep up your work; many like it.

djcunnin

07-06-2001, 09:56 PM

I think calling automobiles "works of art" is taking it to an extreme. Granted there are many people who don't like after market body kits or the like, but there are people who do. You have to remember that the designers can't be too aggresive in their designs because the big shots won't let them be...you know, they still have to appeal to a larger market, people who don't want the body kits and stuff. But usually, you see a concept that has really aggresive looks, with large wheels and fancy paint, then when (and if) that car makes it to production, it is usually very toned down, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

I for one like the looks of a subtle body kit, like the Stillen one for the Maxima's...I don't like seeing big wings and huge air dams, but that's my taste, others may like it.