That’s exactly what Nissan have done with the Nismo modified, Altima R-Tune. Packaged with some extensive engine and suspension upgrades, the Altima R-Tune is able to boast over 0.9Gs on the ...

The NISMO catalogue was recently expanded to include a range of products for the popular 2002 - 2006 Nissan Altima.

Now in its thirtieth year, Nismo tunes versions of the GT-R, 370Z, Juke and Versa Note, and will soon be working its magic on the Sentra and European-market Qashqai and Pulsar.

A supercharged Altima Hybrid might be on the way, but based on my time so far in the long-term 2013 Altima 2.5 SL, I wonder if an Altima Nismo or Altima SE might be worth consideration, too.