At a Glance
| Pricing | $19,900 - $29,380 |
|---|---|
| Drive Types | FWD |
| Engines | 2.5l I4, 2.5l I4 HEV, 3.5l V6 |
| Transmissions | CVT, M6 |
| Fuel Economy | 18-35 (city), 26-33 (highway) |
The flashy Altima midsize sedan has led Nissan's US sales revival. The Altima rides on Nissan's D-platform chassis. Equal length halfshafts should reduce torque steer for enhanced handling. The interior is sporty with upgraded plastics and metal trim. Powerplant choices include the 2.5L I-4 (>165-bhp) and 3.5L V-6 (>265-bhp), both available with a the Xtronic CVT or a 6-speed manual. A hybrid model (HEV) should provide a competitive alternative to the Camry hybrid.
What Changed:
The Altima features a number of option package and standard feature changes.
| Model/Trim/Package | Engine | Original MSRP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima 2.5 | 2.5l I4 (175-bhp) | CVT | FWD | $19,900 |
| Altima 2.5 S | 2.5l I4 (175-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $21,040 |
| Altima 2.5 S | 2.5l I4 (175-bhp) | CVT | FWD | $21,540 |
| Altima 3.5 SE | 3.5l V6 (270-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $25,180 |
| Altima 3.5 SE | 3.5l V6 (270-bhp) | CVT | FWD | $25,680 |
| Altima hybrid | 2.5l I4 HEV (158-bhp) | CVT | FWD | $26,650 |
| Altima 3.5 SL | 3.5l V6 (270-bhp) | CVT | FWD | $29,380 |