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Quick Test: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
High Content, Meager Value more
The Familial and Frugal: Four-cylinder Midsize Sedan Comparison Test - Part One
An in-depth evaluation of ten of today's best-selling four-cylinder family sedans more
Comparison: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe vs 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
Fast FWD: Think the new crop of front-wheel-drive two-doors aren't real sport coupes? Think again. more
Comparison: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2008 Honda Accord vs 2008 Nissan Altima vs 2007 Toyota Camry
Pier Pressure: Can Chevy's new 2008 Malibu outwit, outlast, and outplay Japan's finest to save America? more
Comparison: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid vs 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line vs 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
At the moment, the number of hybrid-powered cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers clamoring for your attention totals not two, or three, or four, but 13. This is no longer a parlor trick. more
Comparison: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid vs 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line vs 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
At the moment, the number of hybrid-powered cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers clamoring for your attention totals not two, or three, or four, but 13. This is no longer a parlor trick. more
First Drive: 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
Nissan is the latest automaker to exploit the enticing potential of turning heads and profits at a single stroke, spinning the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe from its new Altima sedan and offering it in 2.5 S and 3.5 SE trims. more
Newcomers: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
Like a Prius or Camry, the Altima Hybrid starts with the push of a button and cruises silently in EV Mode until you press the throttle hard enough to fire the engine. more
First Test: 2007 Nissan Altima
Like the new Sentra, the Altima shows Nissan's acumen in achieving the perfect cost-versus-quality balance. more
Comparison: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart vs. 2006 Nissan Altima SE-R vs. 2007 Toyota Camry SE
You won't mistake any of these sedans for that rockin' BMW, Benz, or Audi, but they prove that you don't have to settle for a vanilla sled resembling the ones you rent on business trips. more
First Look: 2007 Nissan Altima
Prior To the new Altima's unveiling at the New York auto show, Nissan gave us an early peek, along with drives in two preproduction mules. more
First Look: 2007 Nissan Altima
Prior To the new Altima's unveiling at the New York auto show, Nissan gave us an early peek, along with drives in two preproduction mules. more
Review: 2005 Nissan Altima
With its potent powerplants and firmer suspension tuning, the Altima edges a bit more toward sport and away from comfort and refinement. This is particularly true of the Altima SE-R (a special sporty model that joined the lineup in early 2005) and is also evident in the 3.5 SE. The 2005 Nissan more
First Drive: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
There'll soon be gas/electric hybrid-powered Camrys and Accords, following in the footsteps of their well-timed and oh-so-successful little bros, Prius and Civic. more
First Drive: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
There'll soon be gas/electric hybrid-powered Camrys and Accords, following in the footsteps of their well-timed and oh-so-successful little bros, Prius and Civic. more
One-Year Test Update: 2002 Nissan Altima
"I'll take the smile-inducing liveliness and flexibility of this Altima over a Camry any day." --Ron Sessions more
Midsize Sedan Comparison: Honda Accord LX vs. Nissan Altima 2.5S vs. Toyota Camry L
While shiny, red sports cars tug at your heartstrings, the car that's getting you to work right now is probably a midsize sedan. And might we add: a rather smart choice at that. more
Midsize Sedan Comparison: Honda Accord LX vs. Nissan Altima 2.5S vs. Toyota Camry L
While shiny, red sports cars tug at your heartstrings, the car that's getting you to work right now is probably a midsize sedan. And might we add: a rather smart choice at that. more
One-Year Test Update: 2002 Nissan Altima SE
In our last Altima update, we had the front cupholder door and the shift boot replaced. more
Sport Sedan Comparison: 2003 Mazda 6s, Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The affordable, fun-to-drive, stick-shift, everyday sport sedan is alive and well more
Sport Sedan Comparison: 2003 Mazda 6s, Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The affordable, fun-to-drive, stick-shift, everyday sport sedan is alive and well more
One-Year Test Update: 2002 Nissan Altima SE
We're over halfway through our One-Year Test of Nissan's Altima, and our logbook is filling with praise for the SE's engine and suspension. more
One-Year Test Update: 2002 Nissan Altima SE
Since we last reported on our Altima SE, we've added over 5400 nearly trouble-free miles on the clock. We performed the initial 3750-mile service (an oil and filter change) a tad early at 3500 clicks, and as luck would have it, the front cupholder lid broke soon after. more
2002 Nissan Altima
Hot-rod midsize sedan: 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds! more
First Look: 2002 Nissan Altima
Nissan was on its deathbed when Renault's Carlos Ghosn became its caregiver in 1999. While he had nothing to do with the new Altima's design, his revival of the Japanese automaker was capped with journalists cheering the 2002 Altima sedan at the New York show. Journalists never cheer. But the Altima more