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2025 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR AWD Sedan
Specs
Class: Midsize Sedan
Coloration: Bluestone Pearl
Seating Capability: 5
Miles pushed: 188
Actual-world gas economic system: 31.5 mpg
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | C+ |
| Energy and Efficiency | C+ |
| Match and End | B- |
| Gasoline Economic system | A- |
| Worth | B- |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and will not mirror Client Information’s impressions of your entire mannequin lineup. | |
| Massive & Tall Consolation | |
| Massive Man | B+ |
| Tall Man | B |
| Massive & Tall consolation rankings are for entrance seats solely. “Massive” ranking based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 182-horsepower 2.5-liter |
| Engine Sort | 4-cylinder |
| Transmission | CVT-automatic |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
Driving combine: 65% metropolis, 35% freeway
EPA-estimated gas economic system: 25/34/28 (metropolis, freeway, mixed)
Gasoline kind: Common fuel
Base value: $30,330 (not together with $1140 vacation spot cost)
Choices on check automobile: Splash guards ($245), premium paint ($425) mat and web package deal ($375), illuminated kick plates ($405), exterior floor lighting with emblem ($570), rear spoiler ($420), 19-inch alloy wheels ($670)
Worth as examined: $34,580
Execs and Cons
The nice: Roomy entrance row, sporty character
The nice: Gasoline environment friendly
The not so good: Highway and wind noise, solely common cabin appointments
Evaluation
In case you weren’t paying consideration, there aren’t very many mainstream midsize sedans accessible on the market in U.S. As soon as the most-popular American-market new-car phase, midsize sedans have lengthy given method to compact crossovers, which have taken over U.S dealership tons, and neighborhood driveways.
Discontinued Midsize Sedans
- It could shock you to be taught that all the following midsize sedans have been dropped by their manufacturers:
- Buick Regal (final offered in 2020)
- Chevrolet Malibu (2024)
- Chrysler 200 (2017)
- Ford Fusion (2020)
- Mazda 6 (2021)
- Mitsubishi Galant (2012)
- Nissan Maxima (2023)
- Subaru Legacy (2025)
- Toyota Avalon (2022)
- Volkswagen Passat (2022)
Sedan Gross sales
Left within the phase are simply 5 fashions, solely two of which promote in old-school quantity, and actually, just one does should you look intently sufficient. Listed below are how the remaining midsize sedans offered in 2024:
- Toyota Camry (310,000)
- Honda Accord (162,000)
- Nissan Altima (114,000)
- Hyundai Sonata (69,000)
- Kia K5 (46,000)
And sure, these numbers are right. The Camry sells almost in addition to the subsequent three vehicles on the checklist. That mentioned, the still-popular Camry as soon as offered in even larger volumes. You may see why different makes have deserted the phase.
Two large modifications affected the top-three sellers on this phase for 2025: The Camry has been redesigned and is now supplied solely as a hybrid, and the Altima misplaced its premium “VC-Turbo” engine possibility. To not be unnoticed, the Accord has been tweaked for 2025, although the modifications are principally superficial.
Accord versus Altima versus Camry
Earlier than we transfer on, listed here are three goal issues it’s good to know concerning the Accord, Altima, and Camry:
- Solely the Accord is obtainable with a turbocharged engine
- Solely the Altima can’t be had in hybrid kind
- Solely the Accord can’t be had with AWD
Costs and Trim Ranges
For 2025 the Altima is usually unchanged, although loses its high trim degree. The ’25 lineup ascends by means of the entry-level S ($28,140), value-oriented SV ($28,570), standard SR ($29,970), and topline SL ($34,470). Added midyear is the SR Particular Version ($29,960), which is being positioned to be the amount mannequin shifting ahead. Gone is SR VC-Turbo, which was the one Altima supplied with the maker’s 248-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.
Engines
All Altima fashions at the moment are powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine which produces 188 horsepower in front-drive fashions, 182 with AWD. And all however the base S trim degree might be had with AWD, which provides simply $1500 to the underside line. All are geared up with a CVT-style computerized transmission.
Client Information lately spent per week behind the wheel of an AWD 2025 Nissan Altima SR in extra-cost Bluestone Pearl and geared up with a variety of equipment. All instructed, together with vacation spot cost, our check automotive got here to $34,580.
Room and Consolation
Like the opposite autos on this class, the Altima gives ample house for 4 adults to trip in consolation, although taller of us could discover the rear seat just a little tight. Entering into and out of the Altima is straightforward sufficient, thanks principally to beneficiant door openings. And whereas the midsize Nissan’s cabin is usually properly appointed, it trails the interiors of the category competitors. With their final updates, the Accord and Camry stepped up their cabin-décor recreation, whereas the Altima feels just a little old skool.
Controls
Even massive of us will really feel snug behind the wheel, and the Altima’s beneficiant glass space offers the cabin an open and ethereal really feel. Most controls are inside straightforward attain of the motive force, and are logically arrayed for easy use. We have been stunned by how small the Altima’s infotainment touchscreen is, nevertheless it proved completely useful and simple to make use of.
Journey and Dealing with
On the highway the Altima suspension transmit extra tough highway floor noise and vibration than do the Accord or Camry. And once more, whereas the Altima isn’t noisy, it’s noisier than the opposite vehicles on this phase. We did discover the Altima quite enjoyable to drive, with sporty steering really feel, and an honest quantity of energy from the usual—and solely—engine. The Camry engine is just a little loud and raucous when pushed, however no extra so than the Camry’s fuel engine.
Gasoline Economic system
Gasoline economic system is an Altima sturdy level. Evaluated in principally metropolis driving, our AWD check automotive returned almost 32 mpg, spectacular for a non-hybrid automobile on this class.
Worth
In the end, there may be nothing mistaken with the Altima, and the accessible AWD system is a boon up right here within the Snowbelt. However when it comes to trip high quality, cabin refinement, and powertrain choices, we want the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. That mentioned, we strongly advocate you check drive all three vehicles, and see which is finest for you.
Regardless of its drawbacks, the Altima is roomy, comparatively enjoyable to drive, and simple on the fuel. And—that is solely subjective—we expect it’s the best-looking automotive in its class. Additionally, be looking out for rebates and lease offers which will make it easier to resolve to go together with this midsize Nissan.
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2025 Nissan Altima SR Footage
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