$19,999

$18,875

$19,995

$21,799

$13,290

$16,667

$18,991

$15,999

$13,900

$11,995

$16,400

$15,990

2020 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR

$ (Price Unknown)

45,800 miles West Palm Beach , FL

Planet Motors

West Palm Beach, FL

Miles:

45,800

Highway:

37 MPG

Nissan Altima Details

L4, 2.5L

Gun Metallic

FWD

Gasoline

45,800 Miles

Sport

192105

1N4BL4CV7LC192105

SPORT, SPORT

2.5 SR

About This 2020 Nissan Altima

Features & Options

Engine: 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder
Transmission: Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable); paddle shifters
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Front-Wheel Drive
4.83 Axle Ratio
Engine Oil Cooler
60-Amp/Hr 510CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
120 Amp Alternator
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Sport Tuned Suspension
Electro-Hydraulic Power Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
16.2 Gal. Fuel Tank
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS; Front Vented Discs; Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
Wheels: 19'' Alloy
Tires: 235/40R19 AS
Steel Spare Wheel
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Clearcoat Paint
Body-Colored Front Bumper
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Body-Colored Door Handles
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
Light Tinted Glass
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
Black Grille w/Chrome Accents
Trunk Rear Cargo Access
Intelligent Auto Headlights (i-Ah) Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
Radio: AM/FM Audio System; Radio Data System; MP3; aux-in; 6 speakers; NissanConnect featuring Apple CarPlay; Android Auto; 8'' color display w/multi-touch control; SiriusXM satellite radio w/advanced audio features; 2 front illuminated USB connection ports (1 Type-A; 1 Type-C) for iPod interface and other compatible devices; Bluetooth hands-free phone system; streaming audio via Bluetooth; Hands-free text messaging assistant; Siri Eyes Free/Google Assistant voice recognition and Over-the-air (OTA) updating for headunit firmware via a Wi-Fi WPA2 connection
Radio w/Seek-Scan; Clock; Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls
Window Grid Diversity Antenna
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Front Sport Bucket Seats; 8-way power driver''s seat and 4-way manual front passenger''s seat
Driver Seat
Passenger Seat
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
NissanConnect Selective Service Internet Access
Sport Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Valet Function
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Manual Air Conditioning
HVAC; Underseat Ducts
Locking Glove Box
Driver Foot Rest
Full Cloth Headliner
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Interior Trim; Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert; Piano Black Door Panel Insert; Simulated Carbon Fiber/Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination; Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage; Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
Front And Rear Map Lights
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Space Lights
Instrument Panel Bin; Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins and Audio Media Storage
Delayed Accessory Power
Systems Monitor
Outside Temp Gauge
Analog Appearance
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
Seats w/Vinyl Back Material
Perimeter Alarm
Engine Immobilizer
1 12V DC Power Outlet
Air Filtration
Side Impact Beams
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with AEB
Collision Mitigation-Front
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Rear Parking Sensors
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts; Rear Center 3 Point; Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
RearView Monitor Back-Up Camera
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2020 Nissan Altima Review

Looking more like a baby Maxima, Nissan’s bread-and-butter midsize sedan has recaptured its mojo to once again become an alluring choice for those still not enamored with the pivot towards crossover SUVs. Improvements abound returning the Altima to your family car shopping list.

In their words, Nissan’s goal with this car is to reenergize the sedan segment. And though buyers are largely choosing to bypass traditional cars in favor of their SUV counterparts, the offerings are as impressive as ever.

Now in its 2nd model year since the 2019 redesign, this 2020 Altima is my introduction to this 6th generation car – Nissan’s best-selling model not named Rogue. And I really like what I both see and feel. Similar to the fresh competition from Honda and Toyota, Nissan has also taken a look-at-me approach with the Altima’s styling and it works. Family sedan no longer equals boring. The car I have is the Platinum VC-Turbo – the most lavish and powerful trim – priced from about $36,000. Lower, longer and wider with the wheels pushed farther to the corners, this Altima looks decidedly more athletic, especially on these 19” rims though they’re fitted with some Hankook tires more interested in comfort than sport. But that’s OK because the Altima should have a more compliant ride and in fact it does. There’s a light, nimble, easy-going nature to the drive that now possesses a higher degree of sophistication as to how it steers, handles and brakes. In many ways it reminds me of the Volvo S60 I recently tested though not quite to those premium levels.

Most of the buzz surrounding the new Altima centers on the optional VC-turbo engine. It replaces the V6 as the top engine choice, available exclusively on front-drive models. VC stands for variable compression and Nissan/Infiniti is the only one doing it. It’s taken 20 years to bring it to market and it’s an engineering feat. Changing the volume of each of the engine’s 4 cylinders on the fly allows this 2.0 to go big for higher efficiency or shrink for higher performance. I’m impressed by its elasticity, smoothness and fun turbo punch when pushed. And my stellar fuel economy has been well above the EPA estimates. Just remember – high compression engines want high octane fuel.
Rated at 248 horsepower and making a healthy 273 pound-feet of torque, the VC Turbo produces similar output to the Accord 2.0T, the car I consider best in class. However, the Altima’s EPA estimate of 29mpg can’t be beaten by any of them in an apples-to-apples comparison and my 34mpg for the week is outstanding. Beyond the new engine technology, the Altima’s CVT is a huge factor in its fuel economy advantage. I know, I know, you don’t want a CVT but this xTronic unit from Nissan is as good as they come – right up there with the new variable transmission from Hyundai/Kia. It’s smooth with gentle faux shift points yet not noisy or disengaged. It works very well with this engine and should not discourage an Altima purchase. And a little unmarked button here takes you to Sport mode where the Altima feels a little livelier. Now, I’ve never cared for paddle shifters in a CVT car so I don’t mind that they’re reserved for the SR grade. It is interesting to note though that in the multiple drive mode world in which we live, the Altima doesn’t offer more than what you see here. And that plays into the overall cabin persona – it’s simple to use. Not overdone nor does it showcase a wacky new shifter, the Altima plays it old school in its ergonomics approach and it’s welcoming.
(Rear seat stand-up)
The Zero Gravity front seats are also super comfy with heating and a heated steering wheel. But the infotainment feels old right out of the box. It’s not terrible in its appearance or its ease of use – it’s a touchscreen after all so it has that going for it – but it’s also a little drab and not particularly well conceived. The 9-speaker Bose stereo system is also a letdown but the around view monitor with its easy to access button is a great addition. Quiet cabin, too.
As for ProPILOT Assist – it’s very well executed for a semi-autonomous driving system and if you spend lots of time in mind-numbing traffic you’ll like it. I found myself using it a lot this week when I was doing driving a monkey could do. Basically it’s adaptive cruise control that keeps the car in its lane while also helping you steer. There are a handful of these systems on the market – some better than others – and Nissan’s is very, very good. Of course, I’d rather not have to grab the wheel every 12 seconds and just let the car completely drive itself but until then it’s a welcome feature.
Also new on this Altima is an all-wheel drive option – an attractive choice for some of us and, other than on the Subaru Legacy, something you can’t get with the aforementioned heavy hitters. Though not with this engine – only with the base 2.5-liter motor.
Is the Altima a better car than the Accord? No. The Camry? Very close. Either way, they’re all solid selections and your decision will likely come down to intangibles and what you prioritize in a car. MSRP of my tester is $38,840.