This new Altima is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-four engine, capable of providing 182 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque, and coupled to Nissan’s Xtronic CVT. Intelligent Ride Control and Intelligent Trace Control are standard features to improve ride comfort and cornering stability.
With this powertrain, the Altima achieves excellent mileage, rated at 36 mpg highway and 26 mpg city, for a 30 mpg combined average.