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Check out our comprehensive review of the 2025 Nissan Altima for details on the cabin, technology, amenities, and safety of this long-running sedan.What’s New for the 2025 Nissan Altima?
Part of the sixth-generation sedan that dates to 2019 – and with roots stretching back to 1993 – the 2025 Nissan Altima is getting up there in car years. After a mid-cycle refresh in 2023, changes are few over last year’s Altima that we review here. The biggest news is that Nissan has dropped the turbocharged powertrain option this year, though the average buyer may not be too upset by this news.
Given the sub-$30,000 price point for 3 of the 4 available models, Nissan is aiming for the masses with the Altima. It remains one of the few sedans still on the market and offers plenty of reasons to consider it. Including the new SV Special Edition package that bundles loads of goodies – 17” black alloys, a moonroof, the upgraded infotainment system, and more – for just $1,090 extra.
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Carsforsale.com Score
8.6/10
Powertrain
Score
8/10
Interior
Score
8.5/10
Technology
Score
8.25/10
Value
Score
8/10
The Breakdown
Value pricing
Strong fuel economy figures
Snazzy `9′ bronze wheels
Standard steel wheels
Lack of a more powerful engine
No hybrid variant
The Goldilocks of sedans
2025 Nissan Altima Specs
- 188 horsepower from base engine
- 182 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 4 available trims
- 15.43 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- NHTSA 5-star overall rating
- Bose 9-speaker audio system
- 2 years of complimentary maintenance
2025 Nissan Altima Powertrain 8/10
Nissan fits the 2025 Altima with a naturally aspirated 2.5L inline-4 that pairs with a CVT to spin the front wheels. It makes 188 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque on FWD models or 182 hp and 178 lb-ft of twist when AWD – a $1,500 option for SV models and above – is selected. Fuel economy is solid at 27 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, and 32 mpg combined for base FWD Altimas. With AWD models, those figures drop to 25, 34, and 28, respectively.
2025 Nissan Altima Interior 8.5/10
With room for five and 38” of rear legroom, the 2025 Altima makes for a comfortable family sedan. That said, the Toyota Camry, which we compare to the Altima here, offers an additional 3 inches of back seat legroom. Both sedans have a 15 cubic foot trunk, and in the Nissan, the back seat folds down in a 60/40 split to help with loading longer items. Nissan’s lauded Zero Gravity seats are standard up front, but heated front cushions are only included on the range-topping SL model or via optional packages elsewhere in the lineup.
2025 Nissan Altima Technology Features 8.25/10
An 8” central touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is the standard infotainment setup on the 2025 Altima. The top-spec SL model comes with a 12.3” interface and wireless smartphone mirroring, which can also be fitted to lower trim lines via optional packages. The Altima SL also features a Bose 9-speaker audio system and a navigation system.
Nissan fits every new Altima with forward collision mitigation, a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams. In crash testing, the NHTSA rates the 2025 Altima 5 stars for overall safety, though only 4 stars for the frontal impact protocol. At the IIHS, the Altima earned a “Good” rating in the small front overlap test, but a “Poor” rating for the updated side crash test.
2025 Nissan Altima Trims & Pricing
S – $27,000
The entry-level 2025 Nissan Altima comes with steel wheels and covers, LED headlights, and remote engine start. Interior content includes black cloth upholstery, a 6-speaker stereo, dual USB ports, and a voice control system.
SV – $27,430
For just a few hundred dollars more, the SV tacks on 17” alloy wheels, keyless entry, the option for a two-tone cabin, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and a 7” digital gauge cluster screen. The $1,090 Special Edition package features a moonroof, rear spoiler, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a larger infotainment setup.
SR – $28,830
Along with a sport-tuned suspension and red SR exterior badging, the Altima SR adds sporty spice in the form of 19” wheels, dual exhaust outlets, red cabin accents, and paddle shifters. A set of sharp, bronze-finished 19-inch wheels runs about $700.
SL – $33,330
Sitting atop the 2025 Nissan Altima lineup is the SL with its heated front seats and steering wheel, leather upholstery, rear HVAC vents, and white contrast stitching. These models also come with a wireless phone charging pad, a surround-view monitor, adaptive cruise control, and a 12.3” central display.
2025 Nissan Altima Overall 8/10 Value
Well-equipped and full of visual panache, the 2025 Nissan Altima SR is a good place to start. Similar money only gets into the entry-level Toyota Camry, but that hybrid-only sedan does embarrass the Altima in the efficiency department, earning 19 more mpg in the combined cycle. Nissan matches Toyota’s warranty with 3 years of basic coverage, a 5-year powertrain term, and 2 years of complimentary maintenance.
Carsforsale.com Overall Score 8.25/10
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At top trim levels, the interior is luxurious and beautiful. Other than the amazing air suspension and an AWD system that’s also available on other trims, it would be hard to pay the cash for $20,000 worth of leather, style, a larger engine, and convenience. Save the luxury for your sedan, because any other Grand Cherokee trim over $40,000 will get you exactly what you need for road and trail. This is a Jeep and it wants to get dirty.
FAQS About the 2025 Nissan Altima
Does the Altima have a hybrid engine?
No, Nissan does not offer the Altima as a hybrid.
Is the Altima a full-sized car?
Technically a mid-size sedan, the Altima is nonetheless spacious inside.
Are Nissan Altimas all-wheel drive?
Front-wheel drive is standard on the Altima, though AWD can be added to most models for $1,500.
