2023 Nissan Altima

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The Nissan Altima has been on the fringes of the midsize segment for the better part of a decade. This latest Altima generation is more appealing thanks to solid fuel economy and useful driver safety aids, but it fails to truly match the segment all-stars.

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2023 Nissan Altima Review

byTravis Langness^{Reviews Editor
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Pros

Available all-wheel-drive system
Easy-to-drive nature
Impressive collection of driver assist systems
Favorable fuel economy estimates

Cons

Poor outward visibility due to low-resolution backup camera and thick roof pillars
Steering lacks road feel and can be slow to respond
Disappointing interior quality
Limited availability of turbocharged engine

What's new

Updated front-end styling
New optional 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay
Handful of new features
Platinum trim is discontinued
Part of the sixth Altima generation introduced for 2019

Overview

The latest-generation Nissan Altima has been around since 2019. Available with front- or all-wheel drive and your choice of two engines, the Altima is easy to drive, comes with plenty of advanced driver aids, and is fairly fuel-efficient.

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For 2023, Nissan is introducing a few upgrades to keep the Altima competitive with other family haulers. Changes start with the outside — the revised Altima removes the V-shaped chrome strip in the grille, and the triangular elements located below the headlights are enlarged. There's also a new 12.3-inch touchscreen that's standard on the SL and SR VC-Turbo and optional for the SV. It replaces the previous 8-inch option and adds wireless Apple CarPlay in the process (Android Auto still requires a wired connection). A wireless charging pad and Wi-Fi hotspot are available options as well.

As generally agreeable as the Nissan Altima is, it resides in the bottom half of our rankings for midsize sedans. Competitors such as the Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry offer better visibility and more features, while the highly rated Kia K5, Mazda 6 and Honda Accord exude a premium look and feel the Altima can't match. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for more detail on the upsides and downsides of making an Altima your next midsize sedan.

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Performance

7.5/10

How does the Altima drive? The Altima won't win you over with stellar acceleration or braking. Our test all-wheel-drive Altima had the 2.5-liter engine, and it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in an unremarkable 8.4 seconds. The CVT automatic is well tuned, however, and helps make the Altima an almost invisible partner during day-to-day driving.

Another bright spot is the stable handling. You'll have confidence guiding the Altima through fast, sweeping curves. But this handling prowess underscores the Altima's overly light and vague steering.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Altima? The Altima is a calm place to sit out daily traffic. The front seats are generally comfortable, but some drivers might wish for more thigh support. Engine noises are commendably well isolated even under hard acceleration.

Less appealing is the constant stream of little impacts you'll feel when driving over rough road surfaces. The Altima's ride seems continuously busy in these instances, and larger impacts can be pretty jarring.

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Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The interior lacks style, but it more than makes up for it with straightforward usability. In particular, the climate controls and touchscreen functions are clearly labeled and easy to reach.

Though most of the Altima's sightlines are good, rear visibility is hampered by the high rear decklid. Also problematic are the low-resolution rearview camera and the distracting reflections off the dashboard and rear decklid you'll see in the windows during bright sunlight.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? The Altima we tested had the big 12.3-inch touchscreen. It comes with wireless connectivity for both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and an onboard navigation system. Though the screen's size and responsiveness make it seem modern, it's let down by software that looks and feels outdated.

The navigation system's functionality is solid; it responded well to voice commands in our tests and easily found destinations (thanks to searches powered by Google). But the map's graphics look old and dated. Plug in your phone and use either Google or Apple Maps and those maps look super sharp, so it's not a problem with the screen itself. The backup and surround-view camera displays are also low-resolution and hard to see, especially when you're trying to use them at night.

The Altima's ProPilot Assist system, which includes lane centering and low-speed adaptive cruise control, is quite the bonus. The adaptive cruise control works very well, needing little correction in traffic.

Storage

8.0/10

How’s the storage? The Altima's trunk isn't the biggest in the class, but it can still accept a few full-size suitcases. Its squared-off shape also makes it easy to load to the maximum capacity. The folding rear seats are standard fare but can only be released through a pull tab in the trunk. They must be lowered by physically pulling on the seatback from the inside — they don't automatically fold when released. Front passengers have ample storage for small items. However, the cupholders are a bit shallow for taller bottles.

Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? We tested the all-wheel-drive Altima, which the EPA estimates gets 30 mpg combined. It posted an impressive 34 mpg on our mixed-driving real-world evaluation route. Odds are you can expect to get pretty good fuel economy from the Altima.

Value

7.0/10

Is the Altima a good value? Roomy and comfortable with the option of all-wheel drive, the Altima proves it has some distinctive value in the midsize sedan class. Warranties are middle-of-the-road, as is the roadside assistance offering. A strong showing with highway fuel economy could tip the scales for long-distance drivers as could the all-wheel drive for those who live in areas with inclement weather.

But some spots of poor build quality and a lack of attention to detail set the Altima back where it can least afford it. Gaps where the dashboard meets the windshield, and a hood design that makes it look out of alignment, stand out when it's compared to better-built competitors.

Wildcard

7.5/10

It's nice to see just how normal the new Altima really is. That's not exactly a ringing endorsement, but the experience of driving and living with the Altima is generally more than the sum of its parts. The class is fiercely competitive and it takes a pretty good car just to be midpack. The Nissan goes about tackling daily driving without much effort from the driver and provides passengers ample comfort.

Which Altima does Edmunds recommend?

We think the SV trim is the smart choice for all-around value. The SV can also be had with optional all-wheel drive.

Nissan Altima models

Nissan sells the 2023 Altima midsize sedan in five trim levels: S, SV, SR, SL and SR VC-Turbo. The first four trims come with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (188 horsepower, 180 lb-ft of torque) and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive is standard but an all-wheel-drive system is optional for the SV, SR and SL. With AWD, engine output drops to 182 hp and 178 lb-ft. At the top of the lineup is the Altima SR with its turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (236 hp and 267 lb-ft, or 248 hp and 273 lb-ft on 93 octane gas). This engine pairs exclusively with front-wheel drive. Feature highlights for each trim include:

S
The S base trim is pretty basic, but it offers:

16-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers
Remote engine start
Keyless entry and push-button ignition
Cloth seats
Six-way manual-adjustable driver's seat
60/40-split folding rear seat
Six-speaker audio system
Bluetooth phone and audio streaming
Single USB port

Driver assist features on the base S include:

Automatic high-beam headlights
Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

SV
Builds on the base S equipment with:

17-inch alloy wheels
Keyless entry and push-button ignition
Power-adjustable driver's seat
8-inch center touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility
Satellite radio
An additional USB-C port up front and two rear USB ports

An optional Premium package adds:

Heated mirrors with turn signal indicators
Sunroof
Heated front seats
12.3-inch touchscreen
Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay
Wireless smartphone charging pad
Adjustable lumbar support for the driver's seat
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
ProPilot Assist system

Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Nissan and the car in front)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

SR
The SR is the sporty Altima. It comes with:

19-inch wheels
Sport suspension (front-wheel-drive models only)
Transmission paddle shifters
Special exterior and cabin styling elements
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

The optional Premium package for the SR consists of everything from the SV's Premium package except ProPilot Assist.

SL
The SL builds on the SV features, adding:

SV Premium package
19-inch wheels
Foglights
Heated steering wheel
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Four-way power-adjustable passenger seat
Leather seats
Rear air vents
Navigation system
NissanConnect connected services
Nine-speaker Bose premium audio system
Traffic sign recognition system
360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Altima and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

SR VC-Turbo
This Altima has the more powerful engine and combines the specific features of the regular SR with the luxury and tech extras of the SL.

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2022 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

I have the Altima SV, quietest and smoothest drive I’ve experienced with great pickup. The sound quality is excellent. Would recommend apple car play over the more finicky android car play.

Altima...the Ultimate!

Kathy Vinson , 03/26/2021

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Nissan Altimas are very reliable vehicles. I just purchased my 8th one. You get the luxury of the Maxima, but at half the cost.

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Bill Shipton, 03/27/2021

2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

I bought the blue Altima 2021 S series and I love it

A car that treats me like an adult.

Robert, 02/18/2023

2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

With safety features all the rage, the notices can become overwhelming to the point of annoyance. So I was happy to discover that some notices can be turned off, like lane departure. Yes, I am changing lanes, I don't need a lane departure notice for that! Off it goes! The anti-front collision warning is exactly that - a warning. This is good since I've driven rental cars with active … front collision avoidance that activate the brakes and/or disable the accelerator when some idiot pulls into my lane and I try to drive around him. Some notices require that I push a button on the streering wheel to make it go away. That can get annoying. It is odd that for a car with so much to offer in terms of features, it did not come with a display mode that would show me the average and instantaneous Miles Per Gallon. The gas fillup warning turns on at 75 miles from empty. I would have preferred it be at the 50 mile mark with an icon on the dashboard, rather than a warning that needs to be acknowledged, and once acknowledged, reduces to an icon on the dashboard. I sought out some of the creature comfort features that are on this model: heated seats, heated steering wheel, remote start and keyless entry. All of these are desirable since I live where it snows. The keyless entry / engine immobilizer were items missing from my former car. Cruise control is nice but a bit confusing to use. Moonroof is meh. Since the glass in the moonroof cannot be tilted up from the rear to improve airflow, I don't see the appeal. The back-up camera and the blind spot warnings are nice touches. The controls on this car are a nice balance of manual controls and touch screen controls. Most entertainment related controls are on the 7 in, I think, touchscreen. The A/C, heating, heated seats, heated steering wheel, temperature setting and fan speed are all controlled with knobs or rocker switches. No need to drill down to some sub-menu on the touch screen to adjust the blower speed. I like the 2.5L engine, but the CVT transmission that it is mated to makes performance sluggish. I manage about 32 mpg around town. Thankfully, this car does not use stop-start technology, which I find tiring after a while. Handling is excellent. This car really hugs the road with minimum swaying during turns. My car came with an emergency spare tire - a donut. A 90 day trial of SiriusXM was included, but I doubt I will subscribe. The SiriusXM app would display ads and try VERY hard to get me to join contests to the point of controlling the app screen. Some of the recommended channels were just weird. In my opinion, this is unacceptable, so I ended up uninstalling the app after 2 weeks. The satellite radio experience in the car is much better unless you're driving under a bridge or driving next to a tall building, then the audio is interrupted. Overall, I am pleased with this car.

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2.5 S

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$25,630
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	32 MPG
Cost to Drive	$133/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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The Altima and the Camry are extremely close competitors in several categories. They both offer similar value, fuel economy and ease of use when it comes to in-cabin tech. The Camry, however, edges out the Altima with its higher-quality interior and superior outward visibility. You can also get the Camry as a hybrid, something Nissan doesn't offer. Read Edmunds' long-term test of the Toyota Camry.

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Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord

The Honda Accord is one of our favorite midsize sedans. It offers engines that are both fuel-efficient and powerful, and it's well-built with excellent cabin materials. It's also roomy and more enjoyable to drive than the Altima. While the Accord doesn't offer all-wheel drive like the Altima does, it's not enough to deter us from recommending the Accord instead. Read Edmunds' long-term road test of the Honda Accord.

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Nissan Altima vs. Kia K5

Comfortable, refined and stylish, the Kia K5 is Edmunds' top-ranked midsize sedan. The K5's muscular bodywork stands out more than the Altima's more subdued look, and the Kia backs it up with an engaging driving experience. Both cars offer an optional turbocharged engine, but the K5's makes considerably more power. A longer warranty is another reason to consider the K5 instead of the Altima.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Altima safety features:

Automatic Emergency Braking: Automatically brakes the Altima in response to a potential collision with a vehicle, obstacle or pedestrian.
ProPilot Assist: Combines adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assistance to provide hands-on semi-automated driving assistance on the highway.
Intelligent Around-View Monitor: Offers a top-down view of the Altima and its surroundings through a surround-view camera system.

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	4 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	4 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	4 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	5 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	9.2%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Poor
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

FAQ

Is the Nissan Altima a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 Altima both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.5 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2023 Altima gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 31 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Altima has 15.4 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Nissan Altima. Learn more

What's new in the 2023 Nissan Altima?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 Nissan Altima:

Updated front-end styling
New optional 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay
Handful of new features
Platinum trim is discontinued
Part of the sixth Altima generation introduced for 2019

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Is the Nissan Altima reliable?

To determine whether the Nissan Altima is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Altima. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Altima's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2023 Nissan Altima a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 Nissan Altima is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2023 Altima and gave it a 7.5 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2023 Altima gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 31 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 Altima is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2023 Nissan Altima?

The least-expensive 2023 Nissan Altima is the 2023 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $25,630.

Other versions include:

2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $25,630
2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $26,430
2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $27,830
2.5 SV 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $27,930
2.5 SR 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $29,330
2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $32,330
2.5 SL 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $33,830
VC-T SR 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT) which starts at $35,330

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What are the different models of Nissan Altima?

If you're interested in the Nissan Altima, the next question is, which Altima model is right for you? Altima variants include 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT), 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT), 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT), and 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT). For a full list of Altima models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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