Other than the shuffling of some minor trim items, the 2018 Volvo S60 carries over unchanged.
PROS Good balance between a comfortable ride quality and sporty handling Excellent safety scores and available advanced safety features Available extended-wheelbase model offers extra legroom
CONS Fuel economy for high-performance engine might not live up to expectations Standard-wheelbase sedan has less rear legroom than competitors
The 2018 Volvo S60 is a pleasant car, but rivals and even the rest of Volvo’s lineup have left it in the dust.
Pros Great safety scores Broad lineup Strong acceleration Exceptionally comfortable seats High-buck feel inside
Cons Bland, dated styling Old-school infotainment Even at its best, not all that fun Light on personality versus Volvo’s latest
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
