Nissan Altima
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For a time, the Altima was Nissan’s bestselling vehicle before being ousted by the Rogue SUV as U.S. shoppers’ tastes shifted to SUVs. Debuting in 1993 as one of the smaller offerings in the mid-size sedan class, the Altima’s success came as it gradually grew and updated its styling during the next decade. It distinguished itself from appliance-like mid-size sedans with its sporty air — if more in appearance than in driving dynamics. A few performance-oriented versions have been offered over the years with suspension modifications and increased power. Known primarily as a sedan with gasoline powertrains, hybrid and coupe variants have been briefly available. All Altimas sold in the U.S. are built in the U.S.
- 2019–25
- 2013–18
- 2007–12
- 2002–06
- 1998–2001
- 1993–97
- 2019–25
- 2013–18
- 2007–12
- 2002–06
- 1998–2001
- 1993–97
2019–25 Altima
Nissan debuted the new-for-2019 Altima at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. While recognizably a Nissan, this Altima was slightly longer, lower and wider with a more daring look. Notable new features included available all-wheel drive and Nissan’s
2025
- MSRP range $27,000–$34,830
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Consumer rating
- Combined mpg 28–32
- Body style Sedan
2024
- MSRP range $26,370–$36,070
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Consumer rating
(1 review) - Combined mpg 29–32
- Body style Sedan
2023
- MSRP range $25,630–$35,330
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Consumer rating
(8 reviews) - Combined mpg 29–32
- Body style Sedan
- Refreshed styling, newly available 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Five-seat mid-size sedan
- Front- or all-wheel drive
- Choice of two four-cylinder engines
- Automatic emergency braking standard
- ProPilot lane-centering steering, adaptive cruise control available
2022
- MSRP range $24,900–$34,600
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Consumer rating
(12 reviews) - Combined mpg 29–32
- Body style Sedan
- New Midnight Edition available
- Five-seat mid-size sedan
- Front- or all-wheel drive
- Choice of two four-cylinder engines
- Automatic emergency braking standard
- ProPilot lane-centering steering, adaptive cruise control available
2021
- MSRP range $24,550–$34,250
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Consumer rating
(20 reviews) - Combined mpg 29–32
- Body style Sedan
- Five-seat mid-size sedan
- Front- or all-wheel drive
- Choice of two four-cylinder engines
- Automatic emergency braking standard
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto available
- Lane-centering steering, adaptive cruise control available
2020
- MSRP range $24,300–$35,180
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Consumer rating
(97 reviews) - Combined mpg 29–32
- Body style Sedan
- Wider availability of active safety features
- Five-seat mid-size sedan
- Front- or all-wheel drive
- Choice of two four-cylinder engines
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto standard
- Lane-centering steering, adaptive cruise control available
2019
- MSRP range $24,000–$35,750
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Consumer rating
(155 reviews) - Combined mpg 29–32
- Body style Sedan
- Redesigned for 2019
- Available AWD
- 2.5-liter four-cylinder or turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder
- Standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Standard automatic emergency braking
- Available lane-centering steering, adaptive cruise control
2013–18 Altima
Sized similarly to its predecessor, the fifth-generation Altima featured a more aerodynamic and rigid body. Improved mileage was the highpoint of its revised drivetrains, but some reviewers called out low power and high noise levels with the four-cylinder and continuously variable
2018
- MSRP range $23,260–$33,630
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Consumer rating
(220 reviews) - Combined mpg 26–31
- Body style Sedan
- Automatic emergency braking now standard
- Five-seat mid-size sedan
- Front-wheel drive
- Four- or six-cylinder engine
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay connectivity available
2017
- MSRP range $0–$32,990
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Consumer rating
(319 reviews) - Combined mpg 26–31
- Body style Sedan
- Five-seat mid-size sedan
- Front-wheel drive
- Four- or six-cylinder engine
- Continuously variable automatic transmission standard
- Automatic emergency braking available
2016
- MSRP range $22,500–$32,690
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Consumer rating
(238 reviews) - Combined mpg 26–31
- Body style Sedan
- Styling update
- Improved fuel economy
- Front-wheel drive
- Four- or six-cylinder
- Continuously variable automatic transmission
- Seating for five
- Available collision avoidance with autonomous braking
2015
- MSRP range $22,300–$32,350
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Consumer rating
(374 reviews) - Combined mpg 26–31
- Body style Sedan
- Five-seat midsize sedan
- Four- or six-cylinder engine
- 4-inch color screen in gauge cluster
- Easy Fill Tire Alert standard
- Text-messaging assistant, Pandora integration available
2014
- MSRP range $22,170–$30,820
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Consumer rating
(234 reviews) - Combined mpg 25–31
- Body style Sedan
- Coupe discontinued
- Four- and six-cylinder engines
- 4-inch color screen in gauge cluster
- Easy Fill Tire Alert honks horn when correct tire pressure is reached
- Available text-messaging assistant, Pandora integration
2013
- MSRP range $21,760–$30,560
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Consumer rating
(377 reviews) - Combined mpg 25–31
- Body styles Coupe, sedan
- Redesigned for 2013
- Four- and six-cylinder engines
- 4-inch color screen in gauge cluster
- Easy Fill Tire Alert honks horn when correct tire pressure is reached
- Available text-messaging assistant, Pandora integration
2007–12 Altima
Nissan moved the previous-generation Altima’s popular exterior styling to a new platform. Length and wheelbase shrank slightly, but the Altima didn’t lose much interior or trunk space. The redesigned interior got high marks for its soft-touch materials and increased
2012
- MSRP range $20,550–$31,200
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Consumer rating
(196 reviews) - Combined mpg 21–27
- Body styles Coupe, sedan
- Sedan or coupe
- Standard four-cylinder
- available 270-hp V-6
- Continuously variable automatic transmission
- Available iPod connectivity
- Available navigation system
2011
- MSRP range $20,270–$30,540
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Consumer rating
(102 reviews) - Combined mpg 21–27
- Body styles Coupe, sedan
- Coupe, sedan or hybrid
- Manual or CVT
- Standard keyless start
- Optional 270-hp V-6
- Optional navigation system
2010
- MSRP range $19,900–$30,100
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Consumer rating
(130 reviews) - Combined mpg 21–26
- Body styles Coupe, sedan
- Coupe, sedan or hybrid
- Manual or CVT
- Standard keyless start
- Optional 270-hp V-6
- Optional navigation system
2009
- MSRP range $19,900–$29,380
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Consumer rating
(139 reviews) - Combined mpg 21–26
- Body styles Coupe, sedan
- Coupe, sedan or hybrid
- Manual or CVT automatic
- Standard keyless start
- Optional 270-hp V-6
- Optional navigation system and rearview camera
2008
- MSRP range $18,620–$28,670
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Consumer rating
(165 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body styles Coupe, sedan
- New coupe body style
- Manual or automatic (CVT)
- Standard keyless start
- Optional 270-hp V-6
- Optional navigation system and rearview camera
- Optional stability system
2007
- MSRP range $17,950–$28,400
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Consumer rating
(117 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
- Manual or automatic (CVT)
- Standard keyless start
- Optional 270-hp V-6
- Optional navigation system and rearview camera
- Optional stability system
2002–06 Altima
With distinctive new styling, the Altima grew larger than the class-leading Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, with increased interior space. Its new suspension was tuned for improved ride quality at the expense of sporty handling. A performance-leaning SE-R model was added in 2005 with
2006
- MSRP range $17,750–$29,650
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Consumer rating
(105 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
- Four-cylinder or V-6
- Manual or automatic
- Expansive window greenhouse
- Sporty demeanor
2005
- MSRP range $17,450–$29,350
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Consumer rating
(118 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
- Four-cylinder or V-6
- Manual or automatic
- Expansive window greenhouse
- Sporty demeanor
2004
- MSRP range $16,850–$23,250
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Consumer rating
(36 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
- Long, 110.2-inch wheelbase
- Long-window &
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- Four-cylinder or V-6
- Manual or automatic transmission
- Sporty demeanor
2003
- MSRP range $16,749–$23,149
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Consumer rating
(69 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
2002
- MSRP range $16,649–$23,149
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Consumer rating
(57 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style Sedan
1998–2001 Altima
For 1998, the Altima offered a trim level lineup similar to the previous generation, but with lower prices. The platform was stretched slightly longer and wider, and it was made more rigid. While its predecessor ushered in new aerodynamic styling, this redesigned Altima was more