2024 Nissan Altima: The Right Midsize Sedan for You?

Sleek styling and a strong value proposition make the Nissan Altima an attractive car to consider for those shopping for a new midsize sedan.

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00:00Today we're exploring the 2024 Nissan Altima, a familiar name in the midsize sedan segment.

00:05Let's break down what this sedan has to offer and see if it's the right choice for you.

00:09The 2024 Altima carries over with a slight price bump, but no major changes from last year. The

00:14Nissan sedan received a freshened look for 2023 with new wheel designs and a sleek modern exterior.

00:21The Altima competes with rivals such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Kia K5. Inside,

00:27the Altima offers a range of tech features. Base models start with a 7.0-inch touchscreen,

00:33but higher trims boast a 12.3-inch display with built-in navigation. Apple CarPlay and Android

00:38Auto come standard, starting with the mid-range trims, but the user interface feels a bit dated

00:43compared to rivals. Under the hood, the Altima offers two engine choices. The standard 2.5-liter

00:50four-cylinder engine produces 188 horsepower, while the VC Turbo option cranks it up to 248

00:56horsepower. Both engines are paired with a CVT automatic, but the driving experience can feel

01:01uninspiring with the CVT dulling the performance. The Altima excels in front-row comfort with ample

01:07legroom, but rear seat space and cargo capacity are not its strong suits. With 15.4 cubic feet

01:12of trunk space, it's competitive, but falls short compared to the Honda Accord and Kia K5.

01:18Nissan's Safety Shield 360 suite comes equipped on every Altima model. This includes automatic

01:24emergency braking, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitoring. Road sign recognition and

01:29adaptive cruise control are available. While the Altima delivers on many fronts, it's not without

01:34its drawbacks. The ride can be firm, and the transmission lacks refinement. Still, the Altima

01:39offers solid value, especially in the SV trim with its balance of features and price. The 2024

01:45Nissan Altima gets the job done, but there are better options.