The Nissan Altima is offered in front-wheel and all-wheel drive powered by one of two engines a 2.5L 4-cylinder that produces 188 horsepower or a turbocharged 2L 4-cylinder that produces 248 horsepower both mated to a CVT transmission.
The Nissan Altima is offered in several different front-wheel driver trims 2.5 S, 2.5 SV, 2.5 SR, 2.5 SL and 2.0 SR with the 2.5 SV, 2.5 SR and 2.5 SL available in all-wheel drive. The base S version is still relatively well equipped, even if it doesn't come with all of the driver assistance technology available on some of the more expensive models.

Standard features on the S include cruise control, automatic headlights, push-button start, a 7-inch color touchscreen display, a Siri Eyes Free mode, Bluetooth, a USB port, speed sensitive volume controls, an intelligent forward collision warning system, a rearview camera, a hill start assist system and an automatic emergency braking system.

The SR trim adds a dose of sportiness by including 19-inch wheels, a sport tuned suspension, paddle shifters, and LED headlights.


Stepping up to the SL trim adds a power sunroof, navigation system, wireless device charging, SiriusXM Satellite radio and a bigger Bose stereo featuring 9-speakers. In addition, the SL trim has leather lined seating surfaces, heated front seats, and a power adjustable front passenger seat.

Safety features on all trims include lane departure warnings, forward collision mitigation, pedestrian detection prevention and a driver attention alert. All trims also have a blind spot warning system, rear collision mitigation and parking sensors.

Sharp New Styling

Innovative Driver Assistance Technology

Practical

Relatively Fuel Efficient

Available All-wheel Drive

The Nissan Altima carries over with minimal changes for 2024.

The Nissan Altima is a mid-sized sedan competing in what could be the most crowded and difficult segment in America. Its competitors include the venerable Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord. The Altima could even make sense for people cross shopping compact cars who are worried about having enough interior space, or who want the better ride quality that comes with a longer wheelbase. However, potential owners who want luxury features without paying luxury car prices, may also find what they're looking for among the higher trim levels of the Altima, particularly since their driver assistance technologies are somewhat unprecedented in this price bracket.