Eric's Autos: 2024 Nissan Altima
Nissan's Altima used to be the midsize sport sedan for the buyer who couldn't afford a Maxima sedan.
It was similar to the Maxima -- both were about the same size -- and it could be ordered with the V6 the Maxima came standard with, while costing less.
Now that the Maxima's gone, the Altima's the only midsize sedan Nissan still sells.
The question is, is it still sporty enough?
And how much longer will you be able to buy this sedan?
What It Is
The Altima is a midsize sedan that competes with the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord and the handful of remaining mi-size sedans you can still buy for less than $30,000 to start.
It's actually slightly larger (and roomier) than the Maxima, which was Nissan's top-of-the-line sedan. But it's no longer available with the V6 you used to be able to get.
Prices start at $25,730 for the base trim 2.5S, which comes standard with a 2.5-liter engine paired with a continuously variable (CVT) automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.
The next-up 2.5 SV -- which stickers for $26,530 to start -- is available with all-wheel drive. (The Accord doesn't offer this; the Camry does.) Adding AWD bumps the MSRP up to $28,300.
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