---
title: "2019 Nissan Altima and Disney Team Up for Mary Poppins Returns Debut Dec. 19"
description: "Its features may not be as 'magical' as Mary Poppin's handbag, but its hard to ignore the VC-Turbo engine's ingenuity."
date: "2018-12-19"
modified: "2018-12-19"
authors:
  - name: "Jerry Perez"
    job_title: "Deputy Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/25595/2019-nissan-altima-and-disney-team-up-for-mary-poppins-returns-debut-dec-19"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "Altima"
  - "Hollywood"
  - "movies"
  - "News"
  - "Nissan"
  - "Nissan Altima"
  - "sedan"
  - "Star Wars"
  - "Tech"
---

# 2019 Nissan Altima and Disney Team Up for Mary Poppins Returns Debut Dec. 19

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Nissan isn't a stranger to extravagant Hollywood red carpet parties. After all, the Japanese automaker has previously played a big role in [Disney's blockbuster movie franchises](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/16757/photo-gallery-nissan-and-star-wars-prepare-you-for-a-road-trip-in-a-galaxy-far-far-away>) like *Star Wars Rogue One* (yes, just like the [crossover](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/23687/2019-nissan-rogue-new-safety-tech-and-a-glitzy-special-edition-trim>)), T*he Last Jedi, Solo*, and others like *A Wrinkle in Time*. With the recent comeback of the iconic Mary Poppins, a partnership between the two seemed almost natural.

The ties between a disciplinary babysitter that can fly courtesy of a magical umbrella and a sleek new sedan may not be abundant—at a molecular level, at least. But if you think hard enough, some of the inspirations that must be conjured before kickstarting a major project like a Disney movie or an all-new car are pretty similar. Don't think so? Nissan's released two videos that show how the two indifferent parties have more in common than you and I might think.

https://youtube.com/embed/7ElJ_RgO-PE

https://youtube.com/embed/noLADDCqdUo

One of the most "magical" features of the 2019 Altima is the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine with variable-compression, which produces a hefty 248 horsepower while returning 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. [ProPilot Assist](<https://www.thedrive.com/tech/20840/nissan-will-expand-propilot-assist-to-additional-models>), Nissan's semi-autonomous driving aid, isn't behind in terms of magic and is also standard on SV, SL and Platinum trims.

Whether you're a fan of Poppins or the Altima, there's no denying that our very own Kyle Cheromcha was pleased by the 2019 Altima's features and overall appeal during his [first-drive review](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/23896/2019-nissan-altima-first-drive-review-a-major-leap-forward-with-room-for-improvement>) earlier this year. And while Nissan didn't modify a bunch of cars for this premier like it did for some of the Star Wars movies, I was pretty stoked to have the opportunity to join the cast of this iconic children's (it's for grown-ups, too) movie on the red carpet at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood for the World Premiere earlier this month.

If you're interested in drawing your own conclusions regarding Nissan's partnership with Disney or simply watching a sweet movie, *Mary Poppins Returns* premiers at a theater near you Wednesday, Dec. 19.

## Author
Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter.

### Author social links  
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