I like the normal car reviews more than the super car ones tbh!

that CVT scream in the beginning 😅

Big Altima Energy

In about five years, this thing is going to hunt down people on the highway with no insurance and no bumpers

You gotta drive it like a real Altima owner.

People bash the CVT all the time but My wife owns a medical transportation business and she uses 3 2019 Altima SL’s and all 3 of them have just over 200.000 miles on them now and the CVT has never gave a single issue in any of them or any other issues with anything else. Only things we had to do to them is maintenance and replaced the wheel bearings

The car the myth the legend

37 grand is insane for something that’s not a Camry

It's really impressive that you can make some of the most boring cars a really enjoyable review to watch

I drove one of these recently at my dealer. The CVT is tuned well, it's peppy. The build quality was quite nice (far less squeaks/rattles than my new Volvo), and the Bose stereo was also great. I came back and needed to tell my coworkers about it. I thought it was going to suck, and I was actually impressed.

I really appreciate you reviewing these “normal” cars. As an enthusiast whose budget and needs fit into the commuter car category, these are really insightful.

Yay. Tedward gets to hear a cvt scream and now has aquired big altima energy!!!!

Can't wait to see these going 120 on the highway trying to set a new lap time.

Tedward going Big Altima Energy

Really hope to see your take on some more normal cars. Pretty insightful videos

Tedward, I love cars and I really appreciate you reviewing the workhorse sedan for those looking for decent cheap(ish) midsize transportation. The Altima stigma is real. I cannot tell you how many used Altimas I have seen blasting down the interstate with missing bumpers, missing headlights, major impact damage, missing hubcaps etc. I've even seen an Altima racing down a Washington DC street on 3 wheels.

Tedward posts, I click and support. 😎

I could say something about big Altima energy and stuff but like, honestly the biggest let-down in modern Altimas are the CVT which is a shame because otherwise it really isn't a bad car.

I love TedWard

Absolutely agree with your point on having the physical camera button, have that in my 2nd gen Leaf and it's great for keeping an eye on things in weird, tight traffic conditions and crowded car parks. Not the highest quality cameras for sure, but it's a feature I love having none the less!

I rented one of these in SV trim. I was positively surprised at how quiet, comfortable, and refined it felt. Power was adequate as well. It’s an overall solid platform. I hope Nissan had sorted out its CVT issues though.

21:04 when I had my Saab, I bought it in and had it serviced in Rhode Island. There was this 2 man repair shop in ‘middle of nowhere’ Rhode Island (it was literally in the middle of the woods) called “Wayne’s World of Saabs”. He was this kind of cooky older guy who could barely walk, but knew his Saabs inside and out and always did great work.

I have a 2019 Subaru Impreza and a lot of what your saying I apply to my car. I enjoy the reviews!

It's a really nice car. I'm surprised you didn't at least demonstrate the sport mode which is the little button on the back of the shifter. Great review though and nice to see someone not constantly complaining about Altimas being horrible and giving it a fair shake.

I work at a Nissan dealership and it’s crazy to see how the popularity of the Altima has changed. It used to be Nissans best selling vehcile and now we only have 3 on the lot

Very honest review I agree with everything you said. The Altima is a very good value in this segment! My 19’ Vc-Turbo (6 years old in august) 63k miles currently and no major issues. 12k miles the washer fluid sensor went bad (replaced under bumper-bumper). Last week my rear left side marker went out and I replaced it in 5 mins! I’m glad it wasn’t led because I’d have to buy a whole assembly.

Please keep doing GX videos… i just get pure joy out of it… ❤️ Canada

I love my 2023 Nissan Kicks SR top trim with the Added Premium Package. Its a great little CUV and super feature packed. It gets great MPG, has tons a passenger room with great head and leg room, huge cargo area, and man does it have the features! Wow! In the top trim SR with the $1,390.00 Premium Package it is loaded for such a small car and comes in around $26,000.00. It has things like rear parking sensors, 360 surround view cameras with adjustable views, rear automatic emergency braking (rare in vehicles under $40K) for parking and works like a charm, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, 8 speaker Bose audio system with 2 neat speakers built into the drivers seat headrest, 8 inch audio touch screen, 7 inch half digital gauge cluster screen that does all kind of things, led headlights, led tail lights, led fog lights, 17 inch alloy wheels, push button start, remote start with intelligent climate control that heats or cools the car and even heats your seats and steering wheel and it bases what it does on the outside temp, auto digital climate control, auto up down driver and front passenger windows, Nissan Connect Telematics, super sharp Primatex synthetic leather seats that are light gray and charcoal with orange accent stitching, primatex dash pad, rear seat occupancy alert reminder and so much more. This thing is loaded for under $26,000.00 with features reserved for more expensive vehicles. I absolutely love its 8 speaker Bose personal audio system it sounds amazing and looks cool too with the driver seat headrests. My other favorite feature is the 360 surround view camera system with multiple views makes parking a snap too. Sure its not HD quality but it works amazingly. I just love everything about my Kicks. I actually drove a 2024 Nissan Altima SR AWD with Premium Package with the naturally aspirated 2.5L 4 cylinder and I really liked it but I did not really want to spend over $30,000.00 and it was $34,000.00 plus the Altima I drove was missing a heated steering wheel, missing the 360 surround view camera system, and was missing the Bose Audio System. Sure the Altima had a sunroof (I never used it in my Eclipse Cross), power driver seat (I adjust my seat once and it stays there) and larger touch screen but for the features the Kicks had and comparing the 2 I preferred the Kicks by far and for $8,000.00 more I don’t think the Altima was worth that over a loaded top trim Kicks SR Premium. I also liked the Primatex leatherette in the Kicks better than I did the leatherette in the Altima, especially the color. The Kicks is a pretty cement like gray and black leatherette with orange stitching where the Altima was all black. Now I will say the Altima was huge I mean huge and had a ton of room and felt like a nice substantial vehicle. As for the front seats, I am just shy of 6 foot and the seats in the Kicks were 100 times better for me and provided way better leg support and had a longer bottom cushion than the Altima. The Altima has a very short bottom cushion and my legs are long and I was knees up no matter how I adjusted the seat. You can see this in a lot of review videos with the drivers legs and looking at pics of how small the cushion is in the Altima. In the Kicks it supports my legs soooo much better and the seats in my Kicks are the best in any car I have owned for my body type (5’11” and 165 lbs) and I trade in and purchase new every 2-3 years. Now sure I see reviews saying the Kicks seats are uncomfortable but not for me, to me they are amazing. But anyway the Altima is a very nice vehcile and really all Nissans are. Plus Nissan is really pumping out updated and new models in the next couple years like an all new awesome Kicks this summer and there will be an all new Murano soon and the Rogue just got a ton of updates. The Sentra had some minor updates. Even the small Versa was updated recently and you can get a loaded Nissan Versa SR with a ton of features for $22,000.00 its insane and most reviewers love it and will tell you the same on their videos. So over all Nissan is moving in the right direction and their CVTs have drastically improved. I have owned 7 Jatco produced CVTs now and have never had any issues. A big key is maintaining them and with these new Nissans if you do the recommended transmission fluid flushes every 3 years or 30,000 miles you should be good. The Altima and Versa are rumored to definitely be discontinued around the 2025 year.

I think the bit about being spoiled by fast cars is entirely true, because honestly the Volvo 850 that i daily hits 60 in 10 seconds, and for daily driving, that's perfectly fine. A lot of people today are forgetting that 25 years ago, 6-7 seconds from 0-60 was what decently high spec variants of the BMW and Mercedes cars at the time did, and you would have to buy actual M and AMG cars respectively to really get under 6 seconds at the time. The Ferraries at the time had less than 500 hp. There was no 320 hp Civic Type R. There was no 330 hp Golf R. There was no 380 hp Mercedes A class. There was no 700 hp Hellcat.

I love the Altima that's my first car in Highschool.

"This is cars like that." - Nissans new slogan

How does it drive on three space saver spares?

My company has a 21 Altima SR and the first thing I noticed is how the steering is extremely light when parked and extremely heavy when driving and it took a while to get used to it but it's a great commuter that's pretty efficient and also peppy enough to pass someone without struggling. Also, the paddle shifters are fun to play around with at low speeds because the throttle response is actually violent at "1st gear"

5:35 E90 giving the staredown

I actually own a 2020 Altima SR and you’re right about the blinkers they seem so much louder now in those ones than in mine I could never really hear it at all unless it was super quiet in the cabin😂

All I remember about this car is the deafeningly loud turn signal 😂

The fastest car on the road, flying by at 120 with flapping bumpers in the wind, the side mirror hanging on via zipties and expired plates & no valid insurance policy. All jokes aside they are a large, efficient and comfortable car. Anyone who's not well versed in cars would be happy to daily it. Well, right up until 60~80,000 when the CVT self destructs.

ITS ALTIMA TIME RAHHHHH

The colour is pretty

I got a 2013 Altima that was handed down to me and I'm glad I don't have to hear that updated blinker 😅

I share a 2019 Altima with my brother. I’m looking for something maybe slightly more exciting for myself soon, (think civic or Impreza with a stick, nothing crazy) but I have no real complaints with the Altima. It’s very comfortable, quick enough, gets great fuel economy, and all of the seats are spacious enough for an adult. I will say though, I have definitely experienced the lugging/vibration problem, it gets very very annoying when the CVT tries to keep revs under 2k when mildly accelerating. Other than that a solid commuter for sure.

This isn't Nissan specific but i really wish they had a way to make the infotainment screen fit into the dash rather than stick up like a tablet stuck on, since there's a lot of unused dash space behind it. Maybe put a storage compartment behind the screen and have the screen flip down like a glovebox door to access the compartment. (And it can have wireless charging pad inside for a phone since the phone is unnecessary when it's connected to the infotainment screen) Or if they really want the screen to be tablet style, having it swiveling so it can be angled more towards the driver or having it temporary removable like a regular tablet would be neat to me. Can make it easier to type on the screen.

ALTIMUHHHHH 😍🤩😩 Honestly, though, I’d be curious to try out one of the older manual V6 models like the SE-R or even just one of the garden variety coupes. Probably hilarious front tire burners if manual V6 Accords are any indication

Rented one of these for 6 months on a business trip. Compared to the Sonata or Camry it's the best in terms of comfort, interior quality, and features. At first i drove the hell out of it and was not impressed with the lack of power. After that first month i calmed it down and appreciated it for what it was. A comfortable, decent looking, quiet commuter. It was also getting nearly 40mpg on the highway too, so that was a plus.

If the Altima had a regular transmission it would be a nice car low key 😊

I gave Nissan so much crap for years until I recently purchased a 2019 Nissan Sentra. It's been my daily driver and I honestly love it. The altima can't be that much worse, or better depending on your stance

Coming to a Buy Here, Pay Here lot near you soon!

nah got a 2014 civic ex last summer I'd take that over this any day. it's really quiet and on top of that paid 16kCAD for it got lane watch and rear camera. physical hand brake and still CVT doesn't shake at all, very reliable.

i drove the regular altima as a rental and i felt it was really fast for what it was. this SL version must feel great

The back seat is insane coming from an early 2000s compact "sport sedan"

The versa handbrake is quite fun

I have a 2023 Altima SL with FWD and the 2.5L. I’ve had it since August of 23. I really like the car and only payed around $31-32k for it. I was very skeptical about the CVT as I’ve only ever driven regular autos and manuals, however, it has done a decent job and have no major gripes. My only issue with it is that at cruising in town speeds, I can feel VERY little inputs on the gas pedal. It seems to be very sensitive, but I notice it seldomly. The cameras are most definitely atrocious and it sucks using them especially at night because the brake lights wash the quality out majorly. I can see 5x better if I turn off my lights when reversing 💀 The toggleable “steering assist” feature that was not shown in this video sucks. It basically fights with you to stay in the lane and also screams at you, after 10-15 seconds of not putting enough pressure on the steering wheel, to put your hands back on the wheel. I find it much better to just keep it off so I can lightly grasp it and actually stay stationary in the lane. However, the Bose system is fantastic, and the infotainment system is almost flawless (sometimes it doesn’t wanna connect wireless CarPlay automatically and then won’t connect when I manually do it). The seats are also probably the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in (that’s including out of other seating not in automobiles). I think Nissan overall did a decent job with this generation Altima.

I've driven a couple of rental Altimas of this generation, and I honestly like them. Is it for me? Eh, maybe only if I suddenly needed to commute 50 miles a day and needed a dedicated commuter, I'd put the Altima on my list of commuter cars. But, anyway, I really love how easy the car is to live with - everything in the interior makes sense. Nothing gimmicky in the slightest. And I agree with Tedward, the steering is unnatural - it's light and overboosted, but thankfully I got used to it after a couple drives.

They've had that blinker sound (or something very close) since the 2002 redesign. Explains the lack of usage haha.

I have this 2.5 in sr trim, honestly not bad with paddle shifters, nice car but not worth keeping after a lease, a manual like the sentra wouldve been nice. funny to see you review this though lol

I saw some dude doing 115 in a 70 in a shiny new rental of one of these. Being put to good use from mile zero.

How is that an Altima if the bumpers are still attached???

CVT is a let down but it being a NA bigger 4 cylinder is awesome.

As an Altima owner, they really decontented this thing. No more color-keyed seatbelts. No map pocket on the back of the driver’s seat. Those are just two to name a few. And I’ve got a 2020.

👍😊👍 Nice one!

It seems decent performance for a heavy sedan with a four cylinder and CVT.

I got the 2019 SL. Overall, excellent car especially for the money. It's a freeway killer, adaptive cruise is totally useable and it's VERY quiet and spacious. The tech is just good enough. It does 40mpg on highway and takes 87 octane. Power is more than acceptable and you know this 2.5 liter motor is going to last forever. I've never been in a situation, even with 4 adults and camping gear doing 80mph up the Cajon pass, where mashing the gas didn't take care of business. Most of the time it's sitting at 2000rpm on the highway.

It would have been a bit clever for Nissan to make the turn signal quieter but if it's been on for a while make it the louder version

Having a car like this no S Class is needed

Thing is these nissan are actually great cars. They just refuse to fix the transmission issues. And idk why but theyll deal with it in the sales an reliabilty ratings being shot.

I had a 2022 Nissan Altima SR with the same drivetrain as a rental. Its not fast or slow, but the interior and infotainment is outdated. The 2.5 is undefined and feels like it produces 142hp like the 2.0 in the Sentra. My last dislike is the CVT is very jerky.

What's confusing with the tachometer is how it goes from 0 to 2, with no 1k rpm point.

Like the option of a NA i4, but not sure why they don't offer the VC-turbo with AWD

If only they'd put the turbo 3cyl from the Rogue in the Altima. I can only imagine how good it could be.

I understand this is a test drive vehicle but you can turn the volume down for the turn signals.

I don’t like Nissan or anything like it, but the horsepower is amazing.. 180 hp in something with a stupid CVT is where it falls short though. If this thing was engineered normally, it could’ve been so quick

@TedwardDrives Were you driving in a grey E92 335i today? If so, I think I saw you!

If you had 100k cash…. What two cars would you buy? Which reliable daily driver and which weekend toy would you buy.

4:36 That's not a normal tachometer - that jump from 0 to 2 is doing my head in! 😅

Americas obsession with trucks and SUVs is egregious when Great cars like this are available, and bring back the station wagon!!!

37k with the 100k mile bomb CVT is a tough ask.. If it was proven reliable, then maybe it would sound more enticing, but that's a tough ask when you can get a bunch of proven reliable vehicles, that said, i always appreciate your reviews.. keep up the good work..

porsche speedster one day, altima the next love to see the variety

A few years ago my family had an Altima as a rental car going to Canada, went through Montreal and stopped in Boston for the night. As we approached our hotel, the CVT began to slip and started smelling plastic. That scared us because we could have been stranded in Boston, thankfully we returned home (in the mid-atlantic region) safely. Wouldn't want to be in a Nissan again.

Any chance you can get your hands on a Genesis G80 2.5T?

This car is definitely not impossibly slow, my 2015 Outbacks 0-60 is like 10-13 seconds (depending on load and people) and it sucks but it doesn't really affect me during daily driving, you can do your daily commute at 80mph and never even have to go close to flooring it. Plus can still get up to 125mph (after about a year). People I think have become very desensitized to speed now a days.

Im thinking about buying a 2020+ Altima with AWD, i have test driven these Altima's they are like driving a cloud. In comparison to my R35 CBA at least.....i cant drive godzilla all year

I have a 2022 camry le FWD and that car feels surprising old school and simple too and the 4 cyl has surprising power for a base engine sedan that is a NYC taxicab.

Is it only me who to feel like the interieur design is inspired by the F10 BMW? On lowe quality level and finish maybe but the concept is pretty similar. Starting from the left arm rest and the power windows, the assistant buttons left to the steering wheel, the button layout on the steering wheel, the dashboard layout... maybe the center console even looks a bit more G30.

Usually with cars that are new the steering is very tight. That's why it could be very sensitive when steering. Overtime it should wear off so it wont be as sensitive.

Despite the memes around this car I actually kind of like them. 🤷‍♀

It’s not a horrible car. It’s just a bit expensive at $37k for a car that was built to be sold in bulk to a rental car company.

you will never catch me driving a nissan cvt

Hi, I’ve got a 2004 xterra that is very clean with 41K miles in the boston area, it is yellow with a 5 speed. would love to get in touch if you are interested in driving it

Your right they and pick up trucks especially in the south they don't know how to ues a simple indicator.

Never thought the day would come that a loaded Altima costs $40k.

I have the 2022 Platinum AWD, the looks are amazing but the power & transmission is where it lacks, other than that it’s a great car.

realistically this is the fastest car on the highway also is it me or is the blinker noise on the new altimas kind of annoying?

my 2015 Camry rpm sits at 2.3 when driving at 82 miles per hour. its 6 speed automatic

wont it self destruct at 35k miles? may as well get a safe toyota right?

for that price might as well get a jetta GLI. Turbocharged

Can you turn off the fake shifting? I hate that shit! I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra from my parents (emphasizing that I did not willingly buy a Nissan Sentra) and I actually don't mind the CVT knowing how it works, and the fake shifting seems inefficient -- I'd really rather have it dynamically shift while keeping revs about the same or even dropping as it gets closer to overdrive. My Sentra doesn't do the fake shifting and is quite economical, in terms of engine revs.

My full size f150 does 0-60 in 6.5 apparently. The amount of times I’ve ever needed that? Zero.

Section 8 will be full of these things in 10 years

The most important question - does it have the famous Big Altima Energy?

The CVT is definitely going to be "reliable". For that reason I would never consider a modern nissan. For models that only have CVTs of course.