Nissan Altima

Nissan has built the Altima since 1993. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 5 of them, from the 2004 Nissan Altima to the 2023 Nissan Altima. Sold new in North America and Asia.
- Built
- 1993–today
- Brand from
- Japan
- Sold new in
- North America and Asia
- In the catalog
- 5 cars
How it changed
Power went from 264 hp in the 2004 Altima to 180 hp in the 2023 Altima. It got heavier along the way: 1,487 kg for the 2004 car, 1,569 kg for the 2023. The most powerful here is the 2016 Nissan Altima SR at 271 hp (202 kW), more than 58% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2016 Nissan Altima SR, in 5.7 s.
Every Altima in the catalog
2007 Nissan Altima
2016 Nissan Altima SR
2019 Nissan Altima
The Nissan Altima is a mid-size car manufactured by Nissan since 1992. It is an offshoot of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1955.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
2023 Nissan Altima
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Altima | 264 hp (197 kW) | 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) | — | 112 mph (180 km/h) | 1,487 kg (3,278 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 23 mpg |
| 2007 Altima | 269 hp (201 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | — | — | 1,512 kg (3,333 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | CVT | 34 mpg |
| 2016 Altima SR | 271 hp (202 kW) | 185 lb-ft (251 Nm) | 5.7 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | 1,495 kg (3,296 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | CVT | 30 mpg |
| 2019 Altima | 188 hp (140 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | — | — | 1,512 kg (3,333 lb) | 2.5 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | CVT Xtronic | 32 mpg |
| 2023 Altima | 180 hp (134 kW) | 180 lb-ft (244 Nm) | — | — | 1,569 kg (3,459 lb) | 2.5 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | CVT Xtronic | 31 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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