Consumer Reports

Get a Full Report and Compare This Car to Other Sedan Models

Learn How

Already a member? Sign in

Nissan Altima

0-100 Scale
 
Overall Score 76
64 Lowest
Rated
88 Highest
Rated
 
Altima product image.

Road Test Results

Overall

 

80 / 100

Acceleration

 

4 / 5

Transmission

 

4 / 5

Braking

 

4 / 5

Emergency Handling

 

4 / 5

Fuel Economy

 

5 / 5

Ride

 

3 / 5

Noise

 

4 / 5

Usability

 

5 / 5

Pros

  • Controls
  • Fuel economy

Cons

  • Agility
  • Ease of entry

Best Version to Get

The mid-level SV trim is a good place to start, since it brings an eight-way power driver's seat, keyless entry and push-button start, optional dual-zone automatic climate control and optional heated front seats. 

All-wheel-drive should be considered if driven on snowy roads often. 

VIDEO

Learn more about how we test

About CR Sedans testings

122

RATED

86

RECOMMENDED

733

HOURS OF TESTING

Get a Full Report and Compare This Car to Other Sedan Models

Learn How

Already a member? Sign in

About Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports puts people first. For more than 80 years, CR has provided consumers with independent research, ratings and recommendations to help make good purchase decisions. As a nonprofit consumer testing and advocacy organization, CR works with businesses and government to improve the safety, performance, value and reliability of products and services.

Every year CR puts manufacturer claims to the test for thousands of products, from cars and appliances to baby products and sunscreens. CR purchases all the products that we test and uses scientific research methods to develop our ratings.

Learn More

Due to a recent ratings update, this product no longer has a CR Recommended status.

Learn more about CR's Ratings and Recommendations by visiting www.cr.org