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The Nissan Altima's straightforward design makes it a familiar choice for Nissan fans, but hard to recommend in a segment with so many choices for a sedan.
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What’s New for the 2024 Nissan Altima?
Deep into the sixth generation of the Altima, Nissan offers it in 2024 with a 2.5-liter engine and front or all-wheel drive. Buyers can also get a turbocharged engine but are then saddled with front-wheel drive only. The Altima lineup is very straightforward and familiar to Nissan fans. That said, it’s far from innovative or highly competitive.
Nissan hasn’t updated the 2024 Altima at all aside from providing three years of NissanConnect services rather than just six months. Like the Maxima that left production recently, we expect the Altima to end after this generation.
Carsforsale.com Score
7.75/10
Powertrain
Score
7.5/10
Interior
Score
8/10
Technology
Score
8/10
Value
Score
7.5/10
The Breakdown
Steadfast design
Respectable fuel economy
Comfortable Cabin
Subpar technology
Basic warranty coverage
Dated interior
It’s time for a big change
2024 Altima Specs
- 188 horsepower from base engine
- 180 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 5 available trims
- 15.4 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- Optional 12.3-inch infotainment screen
- Standard lane-departure warning
- Basic three-year warranty
2024 Nissan Altima Powertrain 7.5/10
Nissan appears to be cutting its losses regarding the powertrain found in the Altima. For 2024 it’s largely available with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that dates back in one form or fashion to 2010 when it made 175 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque. This year it makes 188 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque and then sends that power to the front or all four wheels via a continuously variable transmission. It gets up to 27 mpg in the city and 39 on the highway.
Buyers willing to spend $36,545 on the Altima can get the VC-Turbo version with its complex variable compression. It makes 248 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque when powered by 93 octane fuel or better. It also gets a CVT but is only available with front-wheel drive. According to the EPA, it’ll get up to 25 mpg in the city and 34 on the highway. Those are solid figures but Nissan would do well to also include a hybrid in the lineup to compete with cars like the Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata.
In terms of driving feedback, no Altima is truly competitive in today’s market. Both engines are somewhat buzzy and unrefined and each one is saddled with a CVT. The CVT in this case is actually pretty quick to change ratios but it, like all CVTs, produces a lot of drone and whine when pushed hard. On top of that, the Altima doesn’t really provide very good feedback for the driver. The steering is numb and the pedals are too. We really hope that Nissan has something great in store for the future because right now it’s far behind competitors in terms of driver engagement.
2024 Nissan Altima Interior 8/10
If there’s a bright spot for the Altima it has to be the comfortable seating in the cabin. Every spot features good headroom and good legroom. The cushions are supportive without being overly firm and the front seats are adjustable enough that it’s easy to go on longer drives without becoming overly fatigued.
It’s worth noting that rearward visibility is a potential problem for those who like to turn their head to check their blind spot. The rearward pillars are thick and the decklid is tall so it can be a challenge to see back there. We recommend simply widening the side mirror views to eliminate blindspots altogether.
The cabin materials are generally fine but not up to the standards set by companies like Hyundai and Kia. The dash design is somewhat dated but simple enough that older buyers will especially appreciate its familiarity. We also love the inclusion of many physical switches and knobs. They provide excellent tactile feedback when used and that’s a step up from rivals who only offer haptic feedback or no feedback at all.
Finally, the Altima offers 15.4 cubic feet of storage space in the trunk for cargo of all kinds. Two levers in the trunk allow the 60/40 split-folding rear seat to fall and offer additional storage space in the cabin. Keep in mind that those seats don’t fold completely flat though.
2024 Nissan Altima Technology Features 8/10
Technology isn’t really a highlight for the Altima either. The standard 8-inch infotainment system looks a bit small and that’s a bit of foreshadowing too. The SR and SL trims both get a more appropriate 12.3-inch screen with integrated navigation, a wireless phone charger, and a WiFi hotspot. In our eyes, it should be the standard across the lineup. It’s fairly quick, laid out well, and looks correct for the size of the cabin. Both screens come with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay which is a win as well.
The most glaring issue with the Altima’s infotainment system comes into view with its camera system. Both the backup camera itself and the surround-view camera system use low-resolution video feeds to do their job and in 2024 that’s just not acceptable. Each one feels incredibly dated and is far harder to use than the systems found in just about every other car on the market.
Thankfully, Nissan includes a bevy of safety features that improve this car’s value proposition. The standard safety suite includes lane departure warning, driver attention warning, forward collision mitigation, automatic high beams, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear seat reminder. Buyers who want it can add adaptive cruise control and a lane-keeping system to the SV and above.
2024 Nissan Altima Trims & Pricing
S – $26,845
The base Altima gets 16-inch steel wheels, remote start, keyless entry, cloth upholstery, a six-way adjustable driver’s seat, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, an 8-inch infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a single USB power port.
SV – $27,645
The SV adds 17-inch wheels, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and an additional USB power port. It also opens up additional options and packages that include a sunroof, a larger infotainment system, and more.
SR – $29,045
This trim gets 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, transmission paddle shifters, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and special SR-trim-specific exterior details.
SL – $33,545
The SL includes a sunroof, heated front seats, a 12.3-inch infotainment system, a wireless device charger, adjustable lumbar support for the driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, rear climate vents, leather upholstery, integrated navigation, a four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, a nine-speaker Bose sound system, traffic sign recognition, rear automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system, and lane-centering assist.
SR VC-Turbo – $36,545
This model simply upgrades the SL by adding in the turbocharged motor and then by including the SR-specific exterior trim pieces.
2024 Nissan Altima Overall Value 7.5/10
For those who simply want reliable everyday transportation with a decent interior and decent fuel economy, it’s a hit. No, it’s not as good as most of the competition but buyers who prefer Nissan over Kia, Hyundai, Honda, and Toyota are still getting a decent car.
At the same time, we’d recommend any of those other brands before the Altima came to mind. One final reason for that determination is the lack of a truly competitive warranty on the Altima. Nissan offers just three years of limited coverage and five years of powertrain coverage. Every other brand mentioned here offers more or offers free maintenance on top of their basic warranty package. Nissan just isn’t competitive even with its new car incentives calculated.
CarsForSale.com Overall Score 7.75/10
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It’s tough to say what Nissan should do at this point with the Altima but it needs a huge refresh with all-new engines, all-new driving dynamics, and all-new technology. It’s far from a leader in any area and isn’t even average in most categories.
2024 Nissan Altima FAQ
How big is the Nissan Altima’s gas tank?
According to Nissan, the Altima’s gas tank is 16.2 gallons.
Is the Nissan Altima a full-sized car?
Nissan calls it a mid-size car, but the EPA defines the Altima as a full-size car based on its interior dimensions.
How much does a Nissan Altima cost?
Nissan suggests that its buyers pay between $26,845 and $36,545 for a 2024 Altima.
