Model Tested: 2016 Nissan Altima SV
Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 gas, 182 horsepower, 180 lb-ft torque
Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive
EPA Ratings: 26/City—37/Highway—30/Combined
Base Price: $25,460
As Tested: $28,425
Performance:
Smooth highway ride
Strong acceleration
OK CVT transmission
Overdrive function
We averaged 26.3 mpg in mixed driving
OK electric power steering assist
Comfort:
Leather covered medium thick tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Nice auxiliary controls
Near stretch-out drive legroom
Super stretch-out front passenger legroom
Ample shoe room under dashboard
Good headroom
Excellent driver power lumbar support
Comfy, supportive seats with soft headrests
Quality interior materials
Very spacious rear seat
Medium to low floor hump
Soft rear seat armrest
Medium size sunroof
Utility:
Large trunk with flat floor
Low lift-over
Very large, deep locking glovebox
Medium size front door bins
Medium size, two-part console bin
Soft console armrest
Blind spot monitors in side mirrors
Small rear door bins
Split folding rear seats, but steep folded angle
Good size pass-through
Wow Factors:
Grand Canyon interior
Spacious trunk
Impressive active safety features
Solid build quality
Whines:
Glovebox is so deep that rear of it is hard to reach
Small rear door bins
Rear seats don’t fold very flat
Bottom Line:
The 2016 Nissan Altima is more about practicality than passion, but for a large segment of the buying public that’s a big plus. The interior is very spacious front and rear. Build quality and interior materials are excellent. Fuel economy is competitive as is the pricing. The 2016 Nissan Altima is a strong player in the midsize sedan market.
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