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VC Turbo Engines and the 2018 Nissan Altima in Burien, Washington
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(Posted on Jul 8, 2018 at 10:13PM by Danielle Smyth)

Hey, Nissan fans! The prototype for the 2019 Altima has been released, and initial reviews are extremely positive. In an article this week by Roadshow, a division of CNET, the reviewer described the new model as being largely similar to the greatness of past versions, but with a huge number of improvements.

Roadshow felt that the largest thing of note in the new Altima was its engine. For the first time ever, it uses a 2.0-liter KR20DETT VC-Turbo. This variety has been seen previously, but only in INFINITIâ€™s QX50 crossover. By adding it to the Nissan lineup, the automaker is going a long way towards improving the brandâ€™s powertrain.

What is VC, you might ask? Well, it stands for variable compression. Rather than use a fixed proportion, this great engine employs a multi-link design that can adjust the stroke of the pistons based on throttle input. The lower the ratio, the better for power delivery. On the flip side, a high one improves overall efficiency. For you, this means on-demand oomph alongsideÂ much-improved fuel economy.

While you wait for this awesome new technology to hit showrooms, why not check out the 2018 Altima? It boasts many of the same great features as its soon-to-be-released successor. Hurry in to Kirkland Nissan and take a test drive today!