Nissan Altima

The eye-catchingly curvy redesigned Nissan Altima creates an upscale image for this mid-sized sedan that is echoed by the way it handles.

It's one of the quickest, most fuel efficient mid-sized sedans on the market with spacious interiors and plenty of features. Plus, the improvements seem to roll in every year. A noticeable stiffening of the suspension tuning and the addition of paddle shifters make the latest Altima the most enjoyable drive yet.

Engine Choices

Drivers get the choice of two engines. There's a 2.5 liter inline-four, which provides 179 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. The alternative is a 3.5-liter V-6, producing 270 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque.

Each of them provides impressive fuel efficiency, when you consider the power involved, thanks partly to a drag coefficient of just 0.26. You'll get 27 miles per gallon in the city and 38 miles per gallon on the freeway with the base engine. This drops to 22 mpg (city) and 32 mpg (freeway) with the V-6. There aren't many mid-sized sedans that come close to matching this. Both engines are paired with CVT transmission in all trims.

Features

There's an impressive range of features that come with the Altima. Drivers are able to add remote engine start, aluminum wheels, a power driver's seat, and dual-zone automatic climate control, depending on the trim they opt for.

The seven-inch infotainment system, which can link with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, is functional as well as stylish. To increase safety, you can opt to add rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control among other features.

In a market where larger sedans can no longer afford to be wallflowers, the Nissan Altima has made a statement with its recent upgrades. This vehicle is as fun to drive as it is economic. As such, anyone in the market for a reliable sedan, which provides a healthy amount of interior space, should consider this vehicle.

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