Used 2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV Sedan Review
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Goodbye Accord, Hello Altima
michael yarber, Nashville, TN, 07/15/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
I had a 2014 Accord, our third one and we love Hondas, but after a long trip from Nashville to Richmond, VA, I couldn't stand it. The drivers' seat was wearing me out! I couldn't sit for more than 90 miles at a time. I told my wife, we have to look for another car. I was going to buy another Honda, but the new ones weren't any better in the seat department. I saw an ad for a … Altima(NASA seats) and we went to try one out. We live just five miles from the Nissan plant and never thought about buying one since we see them everywhere. I sat in it and thought...Wow this is nice and went for the test drive. I liked almost everything about it. After the negotiating stage, we bought it. The ride was great and and seats were even better! Yes, we did make another long drive again and with no problems, I loved the ride. We bought the SV model and my only regret is that we should have got the NAV option. Nissan has done a good job on the new '16 model. One that long trip from Nashville to Indy, we got over 40mpg. At one point I saw 41.3. We are getting a good 30mpg in the city. Thanks Nissan for making a better than excepted car.
10,000 UPDATE:
We have had the car about 10 months now and still really like it. We average about 30mpg in the city, it rides really good. The only thing I am not (a little) liking is the CVT. It wants to "search" to get up to speed. It is not as instant as other cars I own like my Mazda. I go to church with a Nissan executive and he said the '18 model will have a new engine. I am not a big fan of a CVT but on the highway it gives you great milage. I learned to press the Sport mode on the gear shift to get a little more response when I need it.
My stars are still the same, maybe the '18 model engine will be an improvement.
Stay away from Nissan Altima 2016
Pokodok, Lomita, CA, 10/04/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
I had the 2016 for a little over a year and have had to take it to the dealer 4 times already because the check engine light turns on. Finally the car got a transmission problem where it had to be replaced. During this time I got a rental Nissan Altima and the check engine light turn on on the 5th day. These cars are junk.
Eight Nissans in a Row
Richard Brosseau, Sioux City, IA, 04/29/2017
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
March 30, 2017, I purchased my NEW 2016 Altima SV Sedan from Morlan Nissan in Dexter, MO. Since 1969, this is my eighth Nissan in a row (two Sentras and six Altimas). My main reason for staying with Nissan cars is their reliability. Over the years, I have several owned vehicles from each of the big three manufacturers and seven cars built by Japan's largest manufacturer. In have found … my eight Nissans to be the most reliable, trouble free cars that I have owned. My 1997 Altima had gone more than 130,000 miles without any problems, when I traded it for a new 2001 Altima. In 2010, we gave it to our son, who drove it for four years, without any problems, except normal maintenance. When he traded it, the car had more than 150,000 miles on the dometer. I am now 76 years old and retired on Social Security. My wife and I were looking for a new vehicle that would last us through our retirement years, so when we found this new 2016 leftover at Morlan Nissan, the dealership made us an offer we could not resist.
2016 Nissan Altima SV - First Month of Ownership
dfwscott, Burleson, TX, 09/25/2016
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
I will say up front that I went with a Nissan primarily because I have a cousin who works at a local Nissan dealership, but I haven't regretted my decision to buy this car. This is the nicest car I've ever owned. I think the SV model could be the best value in an Altima since you get some wonderful safety features (including rear-cross traffic alert and blind spot alerts) along with some … nice upgrade options like dual-zone climate control and the power driver's seat with lumbar. Mine also has the navigation package and the sunroof. While I do hear some road and engine noise in this car, I feel it's quiet enough inside because I can have conversations at normal levels. The front seats are amazingly comfortable. As for acceleration, it's a bit slow off the line, but there's plenty of power in the 4-cylinder model for my needs. It feels solidly planted on the road and I feel safe in it. All in all, it looks sharp inside and out -- it has a great Cayenne Red paint job -- and I've enjoyed my time with it. Plus, the gas mileage is terrific. In the past, I've gone about 6-7 days on a tank of gas, but I can go up to 10 days on a tank of gas with this car.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Strong acceleration
- Pro:responsive transmission
- Pro:competitive fuel economy.
- Con:Lackluster infotainment systems
- Con:underwhelming interior materials quality
- Con:more road and engine noise than some competitors.
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