When we at Route 46 Nissan found out our esteemed Japanese automaker had plans to refresh its midsize sedan, the Nissan Altima, for the 2016 model year, we initially didn't know what to make of the news. We were so fond of the outgoing iteration, we weren't sure how it could be improved.

Then, the 2016 model arrived; and in an instant, we knew why Nissan took the tack it did. Glean further insight to the Altima's makeover by watching the video below:

The Altima's beautiful base model definitely delivers the goods in a major way.

Standard features on this trim include 16-inch steel wheels, keyless remote entry, push-button ignition, 60/40-split-folding rear seats, Bluetooth compatibility, as well as a four-speaker stereo system, which is complemented by a CD player. It is a truly outstanding entry-level offering.

If you'd like to meet this marvelous midsizer "in the metal," or wish to put one through its paces on the open road, we encourage you to pay us a visit at our Totowa, NJ location. Upon your stopover, we'll be sure to set you up with a test drive in the Altima, or any other Nissan model that might be on your short list.