	2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)	3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)	3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)	3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5M)	2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)	2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)	3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)	3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
MPG	23	21	21	21	24	24	21	21
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Fuel	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Horsepower	175 hp @ 6000 rpm	250 hp @ 5800 rpm	250 hp @ 5800 rpm	250 hp @ 5800 rpm	175 hp @ 6000 rpm	175 hp @ 6000 rpm	260 hp @ 5800 rpm	260 hp @ 5800 rpm

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5/5
Passenger5/5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3/5
Passenger3/5

Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4/5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

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

Side Impact Test
P
Poor
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
A
Acceptable
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test
G
Good

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miktyler, 2/10/2014

172,000 miles and no problems

I bought my Altima in 2009 with 40,000 miles on it. It's now at 172,000 miles and still runs perfectly. It has been driven very hard the entire time I have had it. I drive the car 100mph+ on a weekly basis and it has never failed me. All I have done is change the oil every 3000 miles. I've had to replace the brakes a few times which has more to do with how I drive than anything else. I would highly recommend an Altima to anyone who is looking for

Harley, 7/9/2015

love at first drive..

I planned on buying a civic si later that day but I was strolling through dealerships with my sister checking out various cars for no reason. I drove past the Altima and she mentioned it and I backed up. I started checking it out and I slowly liked it more and more. The dealership owner let me test drive it. I accidentally peeled out leaving the dealership and was very impressed with the power. The drive sealed the deal for me. I bought it

gh81, 4/28/2011

Excellent

I brought my 2006 Altima 2.5 S last year with 76000km on the clock, now it is just off 100000km. So far I'm impressed. It's been 100% reliable and great to drive. It's not a ground breaking car but I like it, and look forward to driving it every day. I would have purchased the 3.5 had I been able to, but the 2.5 has enough guts to make it fun to drive. If I could change anything about it I'd make the engine and transmission a bit smoother, and

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Used 2006 Nissan Altima Overview

The Used 2006 Nissan Altima is offered in the following submodels: . Available styles include 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A), 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A), 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A), 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5M), 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M), 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M), 3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A), and 3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M).

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