2021 Nissan Altima

An Altima for all seasons

Imagine a sedan that gives you the kind of capability you usually expect from an SUV. Paired with Altima's 2.5-L engine, the available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system continuously monitors road conditions and can respond to changes faster than the blink of an eye. Experience horsepower of up to 248 @ 5600 RPM with the available 2.0-liter Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo^™) engine. With the standard 2.5-liter direct injection gasoline engine, Altima delivers an excellent and economical 32 combined MPG.

The science behind a world's first

While other engines must deal with a fixed compression ratio — providing the same balance of power and efficiency regardless of the situation — the VC-Turbo constantly adapts, raising or lowering its pistons' reach seamlessly, variably and continuously, providing the same balance of power and efficiency regardless of the situation.

• 248 HORSEPOWER
• 273 TORQUE LB-FT
• 25/34 MPG CITY / HIGHWAY

20 years in the making

From drawing board to factory floor, Nissan engineers spent two decades researching, testing, and refining what would ultimately become the VC-Turbo. Their journey was fueled by a single question: Could you create an efficient engine that could transform into a turbo powerhouse and back? Their hard work and diligence provided the answer and delivered something truly unique – the world's first production variable compression turbo engine.

Opt for more fuel efficiency

With the 2021 Altima FWD, you'll get up to a combined 32 MPG. Just think about what you could do with all that time saved at the gas pump.

• Altima's 2.5-liter direct injection gasoline engine: Altima offers two different engines, including a 4-cylinder Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) engine that packs some serious fuel economy with an impressive 39 MPG hwy.
• XTRONIC CVT^® (Continuously variable transmission): Altima's Xtronic CVT features dynamic step shifting, wider gear ratio coverage, and an adaptive shift controller. The result is a more connected, spirited driving experience.

Drive like a pro

Altima uses Nissan Intelligent Mobility^™ technology to work a little magic behind the scenes, making every drive feel more comfortable, confident, and enjoyable.

• Active Ride Control
• Intelligent Trace Control
• Hill Start Assist

Steering and suspension that brings out the driver in you

Altima features a stiff chassis for exciting handling and control. With responsiveness and tuning dialed in by our engineers, Altima was made to impress. Altima's steering response is instantaneous, so when a curve appears ahead, you can lean into it. With an independent rear suspension featuring monotube rear shocks, confident handling and stability come naturally.

Add some fun to every drive

Sporty 19" wheels make a bold statement off the line and an exclusive interior with Rakuda Tan stitching keeps you riding in style. The Nissan Altima SR features standard paddle shifters that put power at your fingertips, while available suspension and steering tuning make every drive feel like something special.

Drives with all four and cruises with two

Intelligent All-Wheel Drive distributes power among all four wheels for optimal traction and responsiveness. In normal driving conditions, Intelligent All-Wheel Drive sends power to the front wheels for enhanced fuel economy.