2020 Nissan Altima 2.5 S
Nissan Altima Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 2.5L
Super Black
FWD
Gasoline
47,425 Miles
Charcoal
W00027
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Cloth
2.5 S
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2020 Nissan Altima
The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is available on eligible vehicles and applies only to 2016 and newer models with fewer than 100,000 miles. Qualifying vehicles must have a clean title and cannot be luxury or modified vehicles. This warranty covers all powertrain components, including turbos, superchargers, hybrid, and electric engines, with no dollar limitations on claims. Over $1 million in claims has already been paid under this program, demonstrating its proven value. The warranty is valid nationwide and does not require services to be performed at Strong VW for customers residing more than 50 miles from the dealership. The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty and associated VIP benefits, including Lifetime Car Washes, Paint Touch-Ups, Dent Repairs, Windshield Repairs, Loaner Cars, and access to a personal VIP concierge, are provided at no additional cost for eligible customers. Pricing Details: The advertised sales price is contingent on dealer-arranged financing of 90% of the vehicle’s sales price through preferred lenders at a non-subsidized rate. Additional trade-in bonuses may apply. Sales price does not include sales tax, license, title, documentation fees, or dealer-installed accessories. Sales price cannot be combined with other offers. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of vehicle details, errors may occur due to information provided by multiple data sources. Customers are strongly advised to confirm all vehicle details and terms directly with the dealership. The dealer is not responsible for inaccuracies in the listed data. First come, first served. Additional terms and conditions may apply. See store for full details.
Features & Options
- Floor Mats and Trunk Mat
- NissanConnect featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smart device mirroring
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with AEB
- RearView Monitor rear mounted camera
- Brake assist system
- NissanConnect selective service internet access
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Keyfob remote engine start
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Driver seat power reclining
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- 2.5L I-4 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- CVTCS variable valve control
- regular unleaded
- engine with 188HP
- Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
- Intelligent Key with hands-free access and push button start
- Keyfob window control
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Immobilizer
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- NissanConnect external memory control
- Electronic stability control system
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Rear Door Alert rear seat check warning
- Active grille shutters
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Gage cluster display size: 7.00
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- Full wheel covers
- 16 x 7-inch front and rear steel wheels
- Over the air updates
- P215/60HR16 AS BSW front and rear tires
- Cloth front seat upholstery
- 10 airbags
- Driver front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
- Curtain first and second-row overhead airbags
- Passenger front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag
- Airbag occupancy sensor
- Driver and passenger side knee airbag
- Rear side impact airbags
- Auto-locking doors
- Valet key
- CVT
- Selectable mode transmission
- Cloth rear seat upholstery
- Manual climate control
- Cabin air filter
- Rear under seat climate control ducts
- Exterior temperature display
- Transmission electronic control
- Automatic
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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.