No pricing data available at this time. 2025 Nissan Altima Overview What’s new: This will likely be the last year that the Altima is made. A part of the sixth series of Altima cars, which will be released in 2019. The Nissan Altima is one of the older midsize sedans. Since 1993, it has been competing with the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord to be the best family car. Why go on a trip through the past? The Altima may not be made again after the 2025 model year, so this could be your only chance to buy one. The inside of the Altima is simple and easy to use, and both the expected and actual gas mileage are very good. However, a number of competitors offer the same benefits, including a cabin with more space, better performance, or a smoother ride. In spite of not having a hybrid motor, the Altima does offer an engine upgrade for those who are unhappy with the base 188 horsepower engine. Nissan’s high-end brand Infiniti makes this 248-hp engine, which is called the VC-Turbo. It’s the only engine that lets you change the compression ratio, so it should give you either great performance or great gas mileage, based on how you drive. But in real life, we found that the Altima with the VC-Turbo doesn’t perform any better than other midsize cars in either class that have new engines. The Altima is indeed the most affordable way to get this strange car, but that’s about all its appeal. The Accord and Camry are the best in their classes. The Camry will only have hybrid power after it is redesigned in 2025. You should also consider the Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5. Both have beautiful shapes and powerful engines that can make up to 300 horsepower. Pros vs Cons Pros A car that is simple to drive. A wide range of excellent driver assistance tools. Cons Large roof beams and a low-resolution backup camera make it hard to see outside. There is little feel for the road with the driving, and it may move slowly. The quality of the inside is average. This model does not come with a hybrid engine. Performance What about how the Altima is driven? Both the Altima’s brakes and performance could be better. The 2.5-liter engine in our test all-wheel-drive Altima got it to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds, which could be faster. No matter what, the Altima’s well-tuned CVT engine makes it a very smooth car to drive every day. Another benefit is that the treatment is always the same. The Altima will make you feel safe as you drive around fast turns. The Altima’s handling, on the other hand, feels numb and light because of its agility. Comfort How nice is the inside of the Altima? The Altima is a nice way to wait out daily traffic. Some drivers might want more support for their thighs in the front seats, even though most drivers find them comfortable. Even when going very fast, the engine noise separation is great. It’s less fun to drive on uneven ground because there are always little bumps in the road. In these conditions, bigger hits can be a surprise because the Altima’s ride is always busy. Interior How is the state of the inside? The inside could be more fancy, but it’s very useful, so that more than makes up for it. In particular, the features and climate settings on the touchscreen are easy to get to and have clear labels. Even though the Altima has great sight lines, it’s hard to see behind it because the rear decklid is so high. There are also problems with the low-resolution rearview camera and the fact that the dashboard and rear decklid can bounce light into the windows, making it hard to see in direct sunlight. Technology What’s wrong with the tech? It has a huge 12.3-inch touchscreen, which we tried. It comes with a wireless GPS system that works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The software is old, even though the screen size and speed make it look like it’s up to date. The navigation system works; in our tests, it replied well to voice commands and quickly found places by searching Google. The images on the map, on the other hand, look old. You can tell it’s not the screen because Apple Maps or Google Maps look very clear when your phone is plugged in. The screens for the surround-view and backup cameras could be clearer, especially at night, because they have low resolution. The Altima’s ProPilot Assist technology makes it stand out. It includes adaptive cruise control and lane centering at low speeds. Changing the adaptive speed control is pretty easy when there is traffic. Storage What’s going on with storage? With a trunk that can fit a few pieces of full-size luggage, the Altima is one of the bigger cars in its class. Because it is squared off, it is also easy to load all the way up. The standard kit includes rear seats that fold up and can only be reached by pressing a button in the trunk. When you let go of them, they don’t fold down instantly; you have to pull on the seatback from the inside to lower it. The front passenger’s large compartment can be used to store small things. There is little room for larger bottles in the cupholders either. Fuel Economy How much fuel does it use? We tried the Altima with all-wheel drive, which the EPA says gets 30 mpg on the highway. It got an average of 34 mpg on our mixed-driving real-world test route, so it’s possible that the Altima will get good gas mileage. Value How much is the Altima worth? The Altima, a roomy and comfortable midsize sedan with an all-wheel drive option, stands out as a great deal in its class. However, it was not great; neither the roadside help nor the warranties were available. All-wheel drive and good highway gas mileage may be important for long-distance visitors, especially if they live in places with bad weather. The Altima, on the other hand, breaks down in strange ways because of some bad build and lack of attention to detail. Compared to competitors that are better built, it stands out because the dashboard and glass don’t fit together properly, and the hood isn’t aligned properly. Wildcard The new Altima model is very standard, which is great to see. It’s usually more than the sum of its parts to live and drive an Altima, but that’s not exactly a glowing suggestion. To be in the middle of the pack in this very competitive class, you need a very good car. The Nissan is comfortable enough for its passengers, and it can handle standard driving with little effort from the driver. What is Invoice Pricing's Recommendation? As of this writing, Nissan has yet to make a public announcement about the 2025 Altima. If anything changes, we’ll let you know, but based on last year’s Altima, we suggest the fully equipped SV model. Sticking with the SV instead of the sporty SR model, which has a nice look, will save you money on the extra Premium package or, if needed, the optional all-wheel-drive system. Several types of Nissan Altima The Nissan Altima is a small car with four doors. You can choose from trim levels S, SV, SR, SL, and SR VC-Turbo. However, for the SR VC-Turbo, all of the other models have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 188 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque, front-wheel drive, and a continuously variable transmission. All-wheel drive is an option for this engine, but it only makes 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the SR VC-Turbo only comes with front-wheel drive. It has 236 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque (248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft on 93 octane fuel). 2025 Nissan Altima Video Review
