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Nissan Altima

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings

Price $23,998 – $36,598 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.0 – 11.4 L/100km

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The current incarnation of the Nissan Altima dates back to 2007, and we’ll probably have to wait at least another year before the new sedan is released. The Altima is a welcoming vehicle that can carry up to five passengers. As before, this intermediate member of the large Nissan family is available as a sedan or coupe. Engine options include a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine, a bullet proof 270-hp 3.5L V6 or a hybrid system.

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12 Vehicles That Will or Could Get the Axe Soon

Welcome to another edition of the “Doomed Dozen.” Every year, automakers collectively launch and discontinue dozens of vehicles. It’s always the same story: cars give way to SUVs, new hybrid and electric models keep coming, and the high development costs of a new generation send aging models into retirement. At …May 31, 2025

10 Vehicles That Are More American Than You May Think

Because of the trade war unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump, many Canadians have chosen to avoid buying products that come from south of the border. And with Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to impose similar counter-tariffs on vehicles imported from the U.S., which are expected to lead to price …April 12, 2025

Top 10 Most Affordable Cars in 2025

New vehicle prices are averaging over $66,000 in Canada, making life extremely tough for many shoppers, especially from the middle class. And that’s not even counting registration, fuel/energy, insurance, maintenance and repairs. Looking for something much cheaper? We’ve compiled a list of the 10 most affordable new cars in Canada …January 25, 2025

Doomed Dozen: 12 Vehicles Expected to Die Around Mid-Decade

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2022 Nissan Altima: Competent but Overlooked

The midsize sedan segment is not what it used to be. Modern families are now largely gravitating toward SUVs, meaning cars like the Nissan Altima often get overlooked. Why should you buy this model over a Toyota Camry , Honda Accord , Chevrolet Malibu , Hyundai Sonata , Kia K5 …December 2, 2022

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Nissan Altima-te AWD: Just Because

Why would a company like Nissan spend thousands of dollars to transform an ordinary sedan into a snow-busting, track-equipped vehicle that will never go on sale? The better question might be: why not? In order to promote its brand new all-wheel-drive Altima , Nissan Canada came up with a unique …March 13, 2019

2019 Nissan Altima: Finally Standing Out

After years of declining Altima sales in Canada, Nissan has finally taken the bull by the horns. 2019 sees not only the arrival of the sixth generation of this midsize sedan, but also the addition of all-wheel drive. Finally some Competition for the Subaru Legacy! In the midsize sedan segment, …October 5, 2018

2016 Nissan Altima: Making Big Changes With Small Details

To keep a model’s sales flowing, there are two or three ways to proceed, ranging from simple (purchase incentives) to very expensive (start from scratch and design a whole new vehicle). Nissan recently invited us to get behind the wheel of the 2016 Altima, and I was anxious to see …December 23, 2015

2015 Nissan Altima: Through The Heart Of America

The Nissan Altima, which is not particularly well-known and not always well-loved, is offering nothing new for 2015. Or almost nothing. With new models and new features capturing all the headlines, it’s easy to overlook this mid-size sedan. But Nissan Canada isn’t asleep at the wheel on this one. In …November 12, 2014

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Nissan to Cut Rogue, Altima Production in U.S.

Times are tough at Nissan and drastic measures need to be put in motion. The latest example is cutting production of two of the brand’s best-selling models. According to Automotive News , Nissan in April will eliminate one of two shifts at its Smyrna (Tennessee) and Canton (Mississippi) assembly plants, …January 30, 2025

Nissan Versa Reportedly Entering Final Year, Altima Could Also Be Gone Soon

The Nissan Versa , one of the most affordable new vehicles in Canada, will be discontinued after the 2025 model year. That’s according to a report from Automotive News , citing people familiar with the automaker’s plans. AutoForecast Solutions even suggests production of the Versa will end in April of …July 11, 2024

These Are the Vehicles Consumers Like the Most and the Least in 2024

Sales charts tell you a lot of things, like which vehicles are the most popular among consumers, but not the whole story. That’s why U.S. magazine Consumer Reports conducts a yearly survey to find out the models that people like the most and the least. Its latest rankings are out, …January 16, 2024

IIHS Study Reveals the Deadliest Cars and Trucks on the Road

Small cars and muscle cars are by far some of the deadliest vehicles on the road in terms of driver death rate, according to a new study released by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). “We typically find that smaller vehicles have high driver death rates because they …July 14, 2023

Most and Least Liked Vehicles in 2023 According to Consumer Reports

U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has once again published a list of vehicles owners like the most. The results are from the 2022 Annual Auto Surveys, involving more than 300,000 vehicles from the 2020-2022 model years, as well as some 2023 models. The team used criteria like price, performance, reliability, comfort, …February 3, 2023

Judge Approves Timing Chain Class Action Against Nissan Canada

Nissan timing chains on approximately 64,000 vehicles are at the centre of a class action lawsuit that has recently been approved by a judge from the British Columbia Court of Appeal. The class action was initially filed by a plaintiff named Tobias Mueller on behalf of all Canadian customers. The …November 14, 2022

2023 Nissan Altima Freshens Up, Adds New Tech

Similar to the Subaru Legacy , the Nissan Altima gets a round of updates for the 2023 model year. The first units will arrive in dealerships this fall with fresh styling, enhanced safety and a more technologically advanced cabin. The lineup will now include four trim levels—S, SR, SR Premium …June 9, 2022

Midnight Edition Highlights 2022 Nissan Sentra, Altima

Creating darker-looking models to add character to certain vehicles is something the majority of automakers are doing. At Nissan , there’s the Midnight Edition package. For the 2022 model year, you can find it on the Sentra and Altima sedans, not to mention the Murano and Armada SUVs. In the …February 16, 2022

Over 20 Makes Affected by Continental-made Tires That May Explode

Continental Tire has issued a recall covering approximately 100,000 Continental, General and Barum tires in North America due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a blowout. Nearly two dozen vehicle brands are affected including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, …March 19, 2021

Nissan Altima’s Hood Could Pop Open, Fourth Recall is Needed

Is it bad luck? A poor design? Engineers that just can’t do their job? The previous-generation Nissan Altima seems doomed. The automaker has just announced a fourth recall to fix the secondary hood latch on its midsize car (including the two-door coupe). Over 1.8 million units are affected globally including …June 5, 2020

Two Canadian Premieres for Nissan in Montreal

Although Nissan unveiled its sixth-generation Altima to the world at last year’s New York Auto Show, the car is making its Canadian debut at the Montreal International Auto Show . For 2019, this midsize sedan innovates by offering an all-wheel drivetrain as standard equipment in Canada. Previously, the Altima could …January 18, 2019

Surprise! Nissan Built an Altima with Tracks for the Montreal Auto Show

The new 2019 Nissan Altima is now offered in Canada with standard all-wheel drive, and the brand decided highlight this feature in a big way at the Montreal International Auto Show . Partnering up once again with Quebec company Motorsports in Action, Nissan removed the wheels off its Altima and …January 18, 2019

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Test Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima

Hot on the heels of a major overhaul to the Maxima for 2016, Nissan turned its attention to the other midsize sedan in its lineup, the Altima. From a new look to reworked mechanics all around, the 2016 Nissan Altima is looking to more than keep up with the Joneses …

Nissan V8 Supercar Drivers Visit the Altima Assembly Line

Nissan V8 Supercars Drivers, Rick and Todd Kelly and Michael Caruso, Visit the Nissan Smyrna Manufacturing Plant, birthplace of the Nissan Altima.

The Car Guide rating 78%

Pros

V6 ready to rumble
Welcoming passenger compartment
Attractive coupe
Interesting hybrid model
Renowned reliability

Cons

Noisy CVT
Tight rear seats (Sedan)
Very tight rear seats (Coupe)
The coupe's trunk can just carry your toothpicks

Driving	7/10
Safety	10/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	7/10
Comfort	7/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

Competitors

Recalls

Airbag
February 14, 2012

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