- Exterior Design Updates: The 2013 Altima featured refreshed exterior styling with a more aggressive front end, incorporating a revised grille, updated headlamps, and new fog lights. The rear of the car also received some updates, including new taillights and a revised bumper.
- Interior Enhancements: The interior of the 2013 Altima was refined with improved materials and better sound insulation. The center console was redesigned and included a new 7-inch touchscreen display for the infotainment system. Higher trim levels offered optional features such as leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, a premium Bose audio system, and a navigation system.
- Engine Options: The 2013 Altima continued to offer a range of engine options, including a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a 3.5-liter V6 engine. However, both engines were updated for improved fuel efficiency. The 2.5-liter engine now produced 182 horsepower (up from 175 hp), while the 3.5-liter V6 engine delivered 270 horsepower (unchanged).
- Transmission Choices: The 2.5-liter engine in the 2013 Altima could be paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The 3.5-liter V6 engine was available exclusively with the CVT.
- Safety and Driver Assistance Systems: The 2013 Altima introduced new safety and driver assistance technologies. These included features such as blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rearview camera.
- Suspension and Handling Improvements: The suspension of the 2013 Altima was revised for better ride quality and handling. The steering system was also refined for enhanced responsiveness.
Overall, the 2013 Altima received a series of enhancements aimed at improving its styling, interior comfort, fuel efficiency, safety, and driving dynamics, keeping it competitive in the mid-size sedan segment.
