No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Nissan Altima Review With a good batting average, the 2025 Altima family car is a well-rounded performer that doesn’t hit many home runs. The standard four-cylinder engine is more than enough, getting up to 39 mpg on the highway, and the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) does its job without making the engine drone too much. It’s also stylish, comfortable, cost-effective, and useful. The cabin has enough room for five people, the seats are comfortable, the entertainment system is good for its class, and all-wheel drive is a possibility. An adequate amount of trunk room is present, along with a substantial number of basic safety features. The base Honda Accord models that aren’t hybrids feel more agile than the new-for-2025 Special Edition package, which makes the Altima look more sporty. The Altima is a good utility car in the mid-size family sedan market. However, it is not nearly as exciting as a real sports sedan, which is where the Accord really shines. But the Altima’s features are more than enough for a wide range of buyers. What's New? The main story is that the SR VC-Turbo type with 248 horsepower is no longer on the market. The only engine from last year that is still available is the 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 188 horsepower (182 horsepower in AWD cars). The SV trim comes with the new Special Edition package, which has a number of style and technology updates that help to lessen the blow of the VC-Turbo’s departure. Nissan also offers a Maintenance Care option that includes up to three planned oil changes over the course of two years or 24,000 miles. Pros and Cons Pros Affordable price. Sharp, precise steering. A wide range of standard safety features. Cons Clunky transmission. Underwhelming touchscreen. Slower than competitors. Engine, Transmission, and Performance All 2025 Altimas are powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque (182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet in AWD models). The four-cylinder engine can make some loud noises when it’s pushed to its limits, and the CVT takes away the fun of using the paddle shifts on cars that have them. In any case, it’s not right to push this kind of car so hard. In almost all of its dynamic tests, the Altima gets a “fine” grade. It stops quickly and linearly, and the steering is accurate for the class. With 16- or 17-inch wheels, you can ride comfortably and stay stable on rough roads and surfaces. Safety All Altima models come with safety systems like blind-spot monitoring, high-beam assist, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and more. Nissan also has ProPilot Assist, a feature that lets you drive partially on your own. It’s available on the SV and comes standard on the SL. The following are important safety features: Regular lane exit alert with help staying in your lane. The back has standard automatic emergency brakes. You can get adaptive speed control. Internal and External Cargo Capacity It’s only inside the Altima that it looks bigger than it really is. The low spots aren’t that low, though. As an example, the flat-bottomed steering wheel and fake carbon fiber trim inside our SV sample seemed a bit fancy for a sedan with limited power, a CVT, no paddle shifters, and no drive modes. The front seats are usually comfortable, and they all have the same strong lumbar support. The cabin is nice and comfortable, though, and the drive experience is great too. There are a few easy switches on the basic dashboard. There are different amounts of trim on the inside materials, but there are no letdowns. This is a success because some vehicles’ harsh plastics regularly hurt eyes and limbs, and even high-end makers make mistakes with them from time to time. To store things, there are small but wide door pockets up front and a useful tray on the center console. The wide back seats provide ample legroom. The Nissan’s back seats don’t fully fold flat, so you have to use the trunk handles to take them out. This is inconvenient. When the back seats are folded, the Altima’s trunk can accommodate six carry-on bags and 17 pieces of luggage. The Altima and Camry didn’t have as many bags as the Accord (19), but their scores were about the same as the Toyota Camry we tried. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG There has never been a hybrid or plug-in hybrid engine in the Altima. It has always been known for getting great gas mileage. Based on the EPA, the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine in the S and SV models gets 27 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway when paired with front-wheel drive. They drop to 26 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway when all-wheel drive is added. The all-wheel-drive Altima got an impressive 41 mpg on our highway fuel-economy route, going 75 mph during our tough tests. The most fuel-efficient Accord (non-hybrid) got 39 mpg, while the Camry got 45 mpg. Infotainment and Connectivity The Altima features a standard 8.0-inch touchscreen compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The infotainment system’s main screen can be changed, but there aren’t many other ways to make it your own. The volume and tuning sliders on the sound system were helpful, but the touchscreen we tried was slow to respond to our touches. There is a 12.3-inch tablet with a WiFi hotspot, wireless phone charging, and navigation in the Special Edition package for the top-of-the-line Altima SL and SV. The larger 12.3-inch screen is available as an option on the SV and SR models. Range, Charging, and Battery Life The Honda Accord Touring Hybrid got to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, while the 2.5-liter Altima with all-wheel drive took 7.6 seconds. Price and How to Choose The prices for the Altima’s first three trim levels are close to each other. Since the SR VC-Turbo stopped being made in 2025, the SL is now the most expensive choice. You can still get a well-equipped and sporty-looking Altima if you choose the SV trim and add the new for-2025 Special Edition package. With the same 12.3-inch navigation system as the SL, it has dual-zone climate control, a sunroof, and a wireless charging pad. Exterior upgrades include a rear spoiler, glossy black 17-inch wheels, LED kickplates, and a center console with simulated carbon fiber trim. The best part is that the final price remains slightly below the base pricing of the SR. For an extra $1500, you can get all-wheel drive on the SV, SR, and SL trim levels.
