There are many better choices within the crowded midsized sedan field. The well-rounded redesign was even better, with an improved ride, especially with the powerful -- yet economical -- four-cylinder engine. The sportier 3. Interior fit and finish are improved over the previous model, but the rear seat is less roomy. All Altimas have pushbutton keyless start. The freshening brought the previously optional stability control as a standard feature. Antilock brakes and brake assist are also standard equipment for this generation.
A hybrid version was offered as well, but was dropped after ; its powertrain returned 32 mpg. The third-generation Altima was much roomier than its predecessors. It was also quick, fairly comfortable, and generally competitive. Among its attributes are generous accommodations, a punchy and refined powertrain, nimble and secure handling, as well as a pleasant ride and a quiet cabin.
Rear-seat passengers get large-car legroom and can easily stretch, or cross their legs. Though the roomy interior is stylish, fit and finish could be better, as some of the interior plastics look and feel cheap.
Be apprised, IIHS side-crash-test results were poor without the optional curtain airbags. Anti-lock brakes were optional as well. The Altima aimed to compete with the four-cylinder Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, but never stacked up to them. Handling was less than nimble and the ride was busy.
For , the Altima receives a few minor alterations. There's a new Midnight Edition package, which adds dark exterior accents, but it's only offered on the SR trim level. We'd skip that option and choose the SR trim level. Along with a sport-tuned suspension and inch wheels that make this family sedan more fun to drive, the SR has a host of desirable features that include an eight-way power driver's seat, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an upgraded digital gauge cluster, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more.
We'd also spring for the Premium package that adds heated mirrors, heated front seats, and a sunroof. The Altima has a standard hp 2. The optional turbocharged 2. While Nissan touts the innovative variable-compression technology, only the 2. The standard four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive had predictable, albeit unremarkable, acceleration. The engine grew noisier the harder we pressed the gas pedal, but the four-cylinder Camry we tested was equally loud at times.
The VC-Turbo engine makes the Altima significantly quicker. Despite the unconventional turbocharged engine and uncommon all-wheel drive, the Nissan is not as fun to drive as the Accord. The Altima SR receives a sport-tuned suspension and inch wheels that make it more entertaining on twisty sections of road. However, these upgrades also reduce the ride quality found on regular Altima models. Surprisingly, the top-of-the-line Platinum model we drove had more cornering grip than the BMW i xDrive we tested.
The Nissan Altima is the best year receiving 4. There are three other outstanding years:. The model was recalled due to a Transmission Control Module failure causing transmission slippage. Furthermore, it received 3. Additionally, the model had significant issues with its air conditioning and door lock mechanism causing the Altima brand to lose credibility.
If you drive the national average of 13, miles each year, an Altima should last at least 15 years or more. A well maintained Nissan Altima engine can keep on driving past , miles or more than 10 years. The Nissan Altima is generally considered a reliable and comfortable car, with some notable exceptions.
Nissan celebrates start of Altima production in Mississippi. September 27, Nissan is celebrating the start of production of the all-new Nissan Altima at its Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant.
September 12, Nissan is introducing Safety Shield , a suite of six advanced active safety and driver-assist technologies as available equipment on all of its top-selling models by , representing more than one million vehicles annually. Nissan brand ties for most awards in J. June 20, Nissan topped three vehicle segments and finished in the top three in two others in the J. Power IQS is the industry benchmark for new vehicle quality. Nissan announces reservation program for the exclusive Altima Edition ONE, the most refined version of the all-new Altima.
May 23, Nissan announced that reservations open June 15 for the Altima Edition ONE, a limited production launch edition of the all-new Nissan Altima sedan, along with all other Altima models. The sixth generation of Nissan's best-selling sedan goes on sa …. March 28, Nissan today revealed the all-new Altima, bringing excitement back to the mid-size sedan segment with expressive styling, an uplifting interior, two new powerplants, the first available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive in a Nissan sedan in the U.
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