The Nissan Altima is a good-looking car, although it isn’t going to show any heads. When it comes to its powertrain, it is a combined bag. The bottom naturally-aspirated engine delivers enough energy and spectacular gas consumption figures. The non-compulsory 2.0-liter turbocharged engine packs extra energy, and the drop in gas consumption is not that dangerous. Sadly, the Altima would not benefit from this engine. Though the SR comes with a sportier suspension setup and guide shift paddles behind the wheel, we really feel Nissan may have carried out extra to make it a real sports activities sedan.
Area and inside design are good. The low-grade supplies are nicely hidden, and infotainment is spectacular on all however the entry-level S mannequin. Security is a novel promoting level for the Altima. No matter what trim you go for, it has earned a High Security Decide+ ranking from the IIHS. Even the entry-level S, which doesn’t embrace Nissan’s Security Protect 360 as customary, is above common due to the all-important entrance collision warning with computerized braking methods, though we want adaptive cruise management and Nissan’s glorious ProPilot system had been out there on extra trims.
There are extra interesting midsize sedans on the market, however Nissan has been round lengthy sufficient to construct a big following. We would prefer to see Nissan supply extra customary security options and combine a few of the Rogue’s inside know-how into the Altima within the coming years to assist it stay aggressive on this crowded however dwindling market. With out these updates, the Altima appears like it’s treading water whereas the competitors is doing the butterfly stroke.
