Nissan Altima

The upscale feel of Nissan Altima's cabin continues in 2020. With refined interiors elements and plenty of comfort and convenience features, this sedan provides you with the class-leading passenger and cargo space. In addition, in the front and rear, there is an ample headroom space of 39.2 inches and 36.9 inches. While the legroom measures 43.8 inches for first row and 35.2 inches for second-row passengers. The stylish D shaped steering wheel looks gratifying with the matte finish and inbuilt controls. Moreover, the wood finish on the dashboard enriches the feel of the cabin, and the Zero Gravity front seats deliver premium comfort while traveling for long hours. The active noise cancellation feature keeps the cabin calm and peaceful. In terms of infotainment, the floating 8-inch touchscreen display is smartly located in the lower center of the dashboard and gives the cabin a top of the line feel. However, the cabin isn’t exceptional and is let down by a dull interior material. Though, with centrally positioned controls, it gets easier for you to activate dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seats, and heated steering wheel. The standard features include Driver Assist Display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth streaming, two USB and two C type ports. 

Nissan Altima resembles a commanding appearance with the wider V-motion grille that gives front fascia a lower stance while enhancing the aggressive character of this sedan. Moreover, the muscular hood enlarges the dynamic styling with the deep cutting lines that blend seamlessly from the front to back. While the blacked-out C-pillar maximizes the floating roof design, and the 19-inch frameless wheels extends the overall presence of this sedan. Just like the bold front fascia, the back fascia of Altima looks noticeable with the boomerang designed taillights that are wrapped around to give this sedan a visible and sweeping look. The standard exterior features include intelligent auto headlights, dual power outside mirrors, and LED headlights with daytime running lights available on all grades except base grade S. 

Nissan Altima rides on stiff chassis, while the independent strut suspension in the front and multi-link rear suspension in the rear ensures impressive handling. In fact, the dual-pinion electric powered steering is excitingly responsive and lets you lean into a curve as it comes. Moreover, with the twin-tube front struts and monotube rear shock absorbers, this sedan remains in the balanced position and extends the driving confidence while presenting you a quieter ride. 

The previously available V6 engine has been discontinued from the Nissan Altima’s lineup. Now, all the grades of this sedan are powered by the standard 2.5-liter DIG 4-cylinder engine that can churn out the maximum power of 188 hp at 6,000 rpm and torque of 180 lb-ft at 3,600 rpm. This engine is matched with the Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission and can get from 0–60 mph in 7.7 seconds. Moreover, Nissan has kept the world’s first Variable Compression Turbo engine available in SR and Platinum grades. This 2.0-liter VC turbo engine can produce a maximum power of 248hp at 5,600 rpm and torque of 273 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm. 

The braking power of Nissan Altima relies upon vented disc brakes in the front wheel and solid disc brakes in the rear wheels. And, to further enable the maximum stopping power without compromising with the safety, Altima comes with standard Antilock Braking System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. With all these in synchrony, this sedan can come from 70 mph to 0 in 170 ft. Moreover, the standard active and passive features include Brake Assist, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Active Brake Limited Slip, Active Ride Control, and six airbags. 

Nissan Altima is a lighter and responsive mid-size sedan. It is a genuine competitor against Hyundai Sonata, Chevy Malibu, and Honda Accord. But, at some points, Altima lacks the rich interior and sport-tuned handling of Accord. While it races ahead of Hyundai Sonata in terms of driver assistance features and all-wheel-drive architecture.