Nissan

Nissan Altima

Price $26,298 – $32,498
Fuel consumption 6.3 – 8.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 67%(view ratings)
The 2018 Altima’s days are numbered, especially since a brand-new 2019 version that borrows design elements from the Vmotion 2.0 prototype is set to make its debut in early 2018. The new version will also have a “floating” screen on the dashboard. The 2018 model, however, gets autonomous emergency braking this year. Under the hood, the 179-horsepower, 2.5L four-cylinder is back along with the 270-horsepower, 3.5L V6. All Altimas are equipped with a CVT automatic and front-wheel drive.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 67%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 6/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Quite roomy
  • Very decent fuel consumption (2.5-litre)
  • Complete equipment
  • Comfortable seats
  • Proven mechanics

Cons

  • Dull driving dynamics
  • Body roll on corners
  • Noisy accelerations
  • Over-assisted steering
  • Infotainment system can be fussy

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