Millions of U.S. car buyers have taken Altimas home simply because they want affordable, frugal, reliable, comfortable transportation, and the Altima hits every target. The 188-hp base engine is perfectly adequate and gets up to 39 mpg on the highway. The optional turbocharged, variable-compression four-cylinder engine puts out to 248 horsepower on premium fuel and still returns 34 mpg on the highway. All-wheel drive is available.
There’s a spacious cabin, comfortable seating, a good-sized infotainment screen, plenty of space for cargo, and a solid list of standard safety features. Just don’t expect anything approaching the kind of driving character that inspires passion.