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2022 Nissan Altima review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

25 city, 34 highway, 29 combined

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What is new for the 2022 Nissan Altima?

  • Altima trims have been upgraded with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment this year.
  • Cloth Seats, Leather Seats, Satellite Radio Ready, Navigation System, and Auxiliary Audio Input features are now available as options on select trims.

2022 Nissan Altima trims

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S:

  • 188-hp, 180-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
  • Power Mirrors
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Remote Start
  • Cloth Seats
  • Rear View Camera
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cruise Control
  • Side Airbags
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SR:

  • Includes all features available on the S
  • 182-hp, 178-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
  • 236-hp, 267-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
  • 2.5L
  • Power Seats
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Parking Sensors
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Alloy Wheels
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.6 out of 5

16 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
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RepairPal gave the Nissan Altima an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Nissan Altima 14th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.

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Nissan Altima features and specs

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SV 4D Sedan 2WD

Standard Features

  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Locks
  • ABS Brakes
  • Remote Start
  • Side Airbags
  • Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Power Windows
  • Power Mirrors
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Cloth Seats
  • Rear Defroster
  • Parking Sensors
  • Air Conditioning
  • Rear View Camera
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Automatic Transmission
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Android Auto

Optional Features

  • Cloth Seats
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Rear Spoiler

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

188

Torque (ft-lbs)

180

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

16.2

Wheelbase

111.2"

Overall length

192.9"

Width

72.9"

Height

56.8"

Leg room

F 43.8"/R 35.2"

Head room

F 39.2"/R 36.9"

Front tires

P215/55VR17

Rear tires

P215/55VR17

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

2022 Nissan Altima FAQ

The 2022 Nissan Altima has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2022 Nissan Altima, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2022 Nissan Altima Reviews.
The Nissan Altima received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Nissan Altima as 14 out of 28 among Midsize Car
Here are the pros and cons of the 2022 Nissan Altima: Pros - Fuel Economy - Interior Space - Ride and Handling Cons - Power - Cost to Maintain - Ride and Handling
Here is what's new for the 2022 Nissan Altima:
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Cloth Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Navigation System
The 2022 Nissan Altima offers the following fuel efficiency options: • Gas: 27 city / 37 highway MPG (SL trim) • Gas: 25 city / 35 highway MPG (Platinum trim) • Gas: 28 city / 39 highway MPG (S trim) • Gas: 27 city / 37 highway MPG (SV trim) • Gas: 27 city / 37 highway MPG (SR trim) Actual mileage may vary based on driving conditions, vehicle condition, and driving habits.

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