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Nissan Altima: The volume mid-size sedan. Available VQ V6 and, recently, all-wheel drive.
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The volume mid-size sedan. Available VQ V6 and, recently, all-wheel drive.

The Nissan Altima is the brand mid-size family sedan and one of its best-sellers, competing with the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. It has offered four-cylinder efficiency and, for many years, the strong VQ V6, with the 3.5 SE and SR variants providing genuine pace. Recent Altimas introduced available all-wheel drive, unusual in the segment, plus a variable-compression VC-Turbo engine. The Altima prioritizes value, space, and comfort, serving as a practical everyday sedan. On WhipJury, Altima submissions favor the V6 SE-R and 3.5 cars, valued as affordable, sporty sedans.

Altima highlights

VQ V6 cars. The 3.5 SE and the rare SE-R offered genuine performance.

Modern range. VC-Turbo engine and available all-wheel drive.

Altima on WhipJury

The V6 cars are the enthusiast picks among a practical sedan lineup.

Frequently asked questions about Nissan Altima

Did the Altima have a V6?
Yes, for many years the Altima offered the VQ35 3.5 liter V6, with the 3.5 SE and rare SE-R being the sporty picks.
Does the Altima have all-wheel drive?
Recent Altimas offer available all-wheel drive, which is uncommon in the mainstream mid-size sedan class.
Is the Altima reliable?
Generally acceptable. The V6 cars are durable; CVT-equipped four-cylinders warrant regular fluid service.
What is the VC-Turbo?
A variable-compression turbocharged four-cylinder that adjusts its compression ratio for a balance of power and efficiency, offered in recent Altimas.
What does the Altima compete with?
The Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Hyundai Sonata, offering value and available all-wheel drive.

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