The redesigned Altima is a well-rounded, roomy sedan that delivers excellent fuel economy. Both the revised 182-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder and the carryover 270-hp, 3.5-liter V6 use a CVT that works well. We got an impressive 31 mpg overall in our tests of the four-cylinder, while the V6 got 24 mpg overall. Handling is rather ordinary, though ultimately secure. The ride is mostly comfortable, but the ride is better in the 2.5 S. The display in the instrument cluster includes navigation information, text-message notification, and audio data. Blind-spot and lane-departure warnings are available. Reliability is likely to be above average based on the previous generation.
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