Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima is among our better rated family sedans. The 2.5-liter, four-cylinder delivers better performance than some six-cylinder engines and an impressive 25 mpg overall. The 3.5-liter V6 is very powerful yet delivers 23 mpg overall. The 2.5 S has good handling and absorbs bumps better than the 3.5 SE, which is stiff and jittery, but corners better. Interior quality is very good, but rear-seat room is a bit tight. Electronic stability control is not available on the 2.5 S and only optional on the V6. It is standard on the Hybrid. The Hybrid got 32 mpg in our tests, but the trunk is small and the transition from electric to gas isn't very smooth. A coupe is also available.