A Few Reasons Why The Nissan Altima AWD Helped Me Confidently Tackle Winter Driving

I was invited to attend a press trip in Canada and test drive the all new Nissan Altima AWD, but all opinions are my own.

After 17 years basically avoiding driving in deep snow, I accepted the challenge and trusted that the Nissan Altima AWD would help me to confidently tackle winter driving.

I’m going to be honest! Growing up in South America, my Latin Winter Index was always in the low 80s!

When I moved here, my body acclimated to the cold winter, snow and freezing rain, but my driving skills never really reached the point where I felt comfortable driving in deep snow.

I received an invite to travel to Canada to drive in snow and ice – yes, you read it right, ICE!

When it hit my inbox, I immediately accepted, I felt it was time to do this!

It was about time to take control of whatever was preventing me from bravely heading into the white and enjoying snow covered hills!

This is my approach on conquering fears:

I couldn’t ask for a better ride!

Here Are A Few Reasons Why The Nissan Altima AWD Helped Me To Confidently Tackle Winter Driving

The Enhanced driving performance, including Intelligent All-Wheel Drive

After placing my hands on the wheel and once we started moving, I felt how smooth and smart the car was handling the road and challenges ahead!

The Altima AWD performance really surprised me!

Expressive design with lower, wider and more athletic proportions

A Beautiful and Trendy more linear, tailored feel that’s emphasized by the sharp horizontal lines and signature Nissan design cues such as the V-motion grille and streamlined boomerang lights.

A true show stopper! It not only gave me confidence to drive in the snow but also made me look good in it!

The perfect ride for this Trendy Latina!

The new Altima interior has a real ‘wow’ factor when you open the doors – sending the message that this is not your typical sedan.

The uplifting interior design also offers a high level of comfort and convenience amenities. And connectivity features are offered – including the standard 7.0-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display.

The Altima AWD came equipped with enhanced NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seat design with dual-density foam and added bolstering for improved holding and support. It had available perforated leather-appointed seat inserts, remote engine start⁵ and the new available 8-way driver’s seat with memory.

Great Winter Drive

We stopped for a cafe at a small Canadian Coffee shop on our way to Mont Tremblant!

Warm coffee and Canadian pastries! Sooo good! Delicioso!

Great Fuel Economy

Fuel economy for Altima 2.5-liter AWD models is rated at 26 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined for front-wheel drive S, SV and SL models and 25 mpg city, 35 mpg highway and 29 mpg combined for front-wheel drive SR and Platinum models

So Quiet, You Won’t Believe It

The new Altima’s selection of audio and infotainment choices include a Bose® Premium Audio system with nine speakers, including a new digital amplifier with eight channels of custom equalization. Active Noise Cancellation is also available.

So quiet, it put a smile on my face! It was amazing to experience it!

Gorgeous snow outside, quiet and comfortable inside!

We arrived at our gorgeous hotel in Mont Tremblant, wanting for more!

A true winter wonderland experience! This was my first sunset in Canada from my snow covered balcony at the Hotel Quintessence in Quebec!

No filter needed!

Now, I want to share my daring moment and driving on ice!

Experiencing the Nissan Altima AWD On Ice

We drove the Nissan Altima and the Murano AWD on the Mecaglisse Circuit in Quebec!

Pure adrenaline!

The impressive enhanced driving performance and intelligent all wheel drive, along with the special tires, gave me confidence to embrace the challenge and go for it!

I even ventured to drive the awesome Altima-te AWD!

The Altima-te AWD is based on the all-new 2019 Altima, and joins the “Warrior” Nissan family of one-off vehicles equipped with heavy-duty tracks. From sophisticated sedan to off-road warrior.

Altima-te AWD stands out from all angles with aggressive 180 mm/7 inch-wide front and rear fender flares.

Altima-te AWD set to make a strong statement at Canadian auto shows, starting with Montreal

So happy to have had a chance to enjoy the fun and exciting ride into the forest!

Such an amazing experience and a great group of media to share all the fun with!

You too can confidently tackle winter driving with the Nissan Altima and Murano AWD!

Check out more on the Altima AWD HERE.

You can also check other car adventures with Nissan HERE.

Have you driven on ice?

Have you faced challenges which left you hungry for more … for the next adventure?

I know I am ready for more!

Can’t wait to hear what you think! Leave a comment and let us know!

As usual, give us a Trendy Shout!