The 2019 Nissan Altima is a sharper sedan now, made better with great active safety features and a newly available turbo-4.
Pros Better exterior looks Quieter interior in most trims Great active safety features Good 8.0-inch touchscreen Comfortable seats
Cons SR trim levels get noisy tires Some hard plastics to be found Will sedan buyers opt for all-wheel drive? Where’s the hybrid?
The 2019 Nissan Altima ranked #4 in Midsize Cars. Currently the Nissan Altima has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 14 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Composed handling Comfortable, roomy cabin Available all-wheel drive and ProPilot Assist Long list of standard technology features
Cons Some low-grade cabin materials Not as agile as some competitors
The Nissan Altima is one of those competent and capable family sedans that has nonetheless lived in the shadows of the big sellers from Honda and Toyota. Whether loaded with more standard features than the others or given brawny V6 power, the Altima could never quite outrun its also-ran status. The new 2019 Nissan Altima may change all that.
Pros New engine promises both power and efficiency Seats are among the most comfortable of any midsize sedan Offers full suite of semi-automated driving features
Cons All-wheel drive only available with less powerful engine Nice, if bland, interior design
The 2018 Nissan Sentra is a compact car that does what it says on the package: it’s roomy, quiet, and relatively affordable.
Pros Standard automatic emergency braking Decent fuel efficiency Competitive standard features Roomy rear seat
Cons Turbo models aren’t as much fun as we hoped Wandering 6-speed manual Leisurely acceleration in most models Top-end trims are too much
For 2018, Nissan has made minor adjustments to the Sentra's feature availability. Automatic emergency braking for imminent collisions is now standard on most Sentra trim levels.
PROS Spacious backseat and trunk for the class Priced lower than many rivals User-friendly control layout
CONS Less engaging driving experience than many competitors Seats aren't particularly suitable for taller drivers Slow acceleration on most models
An entertaining powertrain does not always result in an entertaining car. Case in point: the 2018 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo. In spite of its quite good forced-induction inline-four, this Sentra isn’t quite a competitive sport compact.
Pros Agreeable engine, lots of rear legroom, comfortable ride.
Cons Awkward seating position, uncomfortable seats, not as engaging as a sporty model should be.
