2023 Nissan Altima SR AWD: Nissan Just Ended Subaru's Whole Career

[@noelventura2786]

I have a 2020 Nissan altima 63,000 miles no issues so far 🤷🏽‍♂️ .

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

Good luck

[@2seep]

@@johnjriggsarchery2457Nissans always last forever. There is no need for good luck.

[@apolloomd4939]

@@johnjriggsarchery2457their newest cat’s are proving ultra reliable. Have a friend who’s a Nissan tech and he wouldn’t hesitate to drive anything from 2021 on.

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

May everyone have a blessed Tuesday! Love this Altima Btw 😊

[@heythisiscaleb]

Picked one up last week, huge fan of the new look.

[@alexjohnson6815]

Crazy how much Altimas have changed/improved over the past few models. It's now a really nice car with some great design touches.

[@snotellekS]

still has a CVT it is not a nice car as long as it has a CVT. These cars are lucky to make it to 100k while competitors often make it to well over 200k

[@jz7551]

@@snotellekS you’re damn wrong. Nissan CVT’s have been great since 2018/2019. They got them right, finally.

[@chalpua8802]

@@snotellekS Subaru and Honda are also using CVTs now.

[@2seep]

@@snotellekSsomeone has a 2019 Altima with 400k mikes. What do you think makes cvts bad? Cooling is the biggest factor, and they have a adequate transmission cooler. By the way Toyota also uses cvts so what are you talking about?

[@manuelthodos5925]

@@snotellekS Im a service advisor for Nissan and the big issues is people not doing the 30 to 40k fluid service for the CVT. Had a few in here with original CVT at 250k miles just maintenance is kept up on them.

[@stephaneangel7745]

Just bought mine today in white. Loving it

[@PersianPrincess]

What model of the Altima did you get?

[@Edv468]

I am on my fourth Altima since 2015 all leases and daily drivers, I have put on over 100.000 thousand miles never had a problem with the CVT and only took it them in for regular maintenance for cars that cost me in the mid twenties I have no complaints.great value, by the way the last three were all SR s

[@TypicalGuy84]

As a daily you should never have any problems with any car at 100k miles

[@brendan1523]

@@TypicalGuy84 he’s saying that because people shit on the cvt

[@Bart-dg6qv]

@@TypicalGuy84 I went to Moon and back with Altimas and Murano and only 2015 had CVT problem (unnoticed by me, but found by service computer at 60k). Other than that truly zero problems. Not like with my new Toyota...

[@2seep]

@@sallyjb6209cvts are different because they don’t have gears so they don’t shift. It’s a continuously variable transmission (cvt) which means it’s a single gear run by a belt, and the width of the belt determines the gear ratio.

[@keving1312]

Man I love how your videos are short yet descriptive! Great job!

[@ThomasMauk]

Nissan does have a VC-Turbo 2.0 with the SR and SL FWD's.

[@johnnellterrelllyric8166]

People seem to put out false information online about situations that they have no idea what their talking about. Altima is in top 10 of midsize cars….has been around more than 25 years….only reason why those people are having CVT issues is because they don’t do proper maintenance on the transmission treating it like an automatic. Altima is a great car….Jason don’t make unreliable cars!!! I have 2022 midnight edition (with the fog lights) excellent car! No issues at all! Don’t listen to people who say CVT issues….Altimas are all over the road for a reason….new and old!

[@tommita6440]

My first new car was a 2001 Altima. Put over 200,000 miles on it

[@Jay-sb2xs]

I love the new Altima ❤❤❤

[@sonicboom879]

I have a 2012 Nissan Altima S 187k miles, no issues, and only do basic maintenance on it like oil changes. Time to let ol Betsy go and get this new one.

[@markcoopers1930]

Dang Ben. I guess it's good to know that, based on these early comments, you've got a good amount of Subaru Legacy drivers in your watch base.

[@BenHardyCars]

Yup😆

[@kenmccune8843]

2023 Nissan Altima is a hot car love the color on it

[@ramoncarter6585]

I love this refreshed Altima looks better wish had 9 speed automatic but the CVT is no deal breaker. The interior is nicer only thing wish did something with the taillights changed them into (LEDS) Overall a beautiful car that looks sporty.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Get your own LED lights..it's not that difficult

[@ItsChrisWorld]

The album does have a turbo. I have a 23 Altima SR 2.0 SR VCTURBO. 248 hp.

[@dianeruiz0721]

Just bought the SR waiting for delivery to my door this weekend ❤ You’re very thorough but please so down the speech, thank you 🙏

[@rosendorendonjr]

People will always complain about the CVT but it’s not going anywhere. My 07 has one and I have never had a problem.

[@menace2society00]

Im a Nissan fanboy. I Worked for them for 5 years, mostly only owned nissans and infinitis my whole life, and even I can admit the Jatco CVT is terrible. They literally had major class action lawsuits and recalls because of this transmission. You got lucky, be blessed. Even the most unreliable cars ever made have good examples

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

This will be my dream car!! Great job Ben.

[@igarrett113]

Nice update for 2023. But for 34k is should definitely have dual zone climate control!

[@alejandro22658]

I got one sr and traded a 17 sv. The dual climate control was available on the sv. The new sr does not have it but is a new csr and not a big issue for the climete control. I barely use it on the older car

[@tomaracic1492]

Good looking Nissan Altima. Very nice 👌

[@johnkent6866]

Cvts aren’t that bad you just need to maintain them like any other transmission also try avoiding driving hard all the time lol I have a 2008 Mitsubishi lancer gts with over 200k still going string (a cvt) now a second car 2022 civic sport also a (cvt)

[@trevorpierce1608]

The Honda cvts along with Toyotas are bulletproof. It’s just Nissans cvts that are atrocious

[@KS-ro6in]

turbo plus 9spd auto sounds good. WHY Nissan no SE-R Altima or Sentra?

[@joshua012181]

People always have something to say about CVT. Is everyone aware that almost all car nowadays are CVT?

[@dmytroonikiienko5461]

2020 Altima owner here. These things don't last long, stay away at all costs. UPD: I'm talking about L34, 6th gen.

[@fah5680]

Tell us briefly what is the issue exactly? 🤔

[@dmytroonikiienko5461]

@@fah5680 build quality, both materials and the assembly. A bunch of electrical issues, basic mechanical issues, CVT, poor fuel efficiency (by modern standards). I'm 44k miles into the ownership and it's been a nightmare for me, literally the best example of a planned obsolescence phenomenon. I know it's a stereotypical thing for Nissans, but those stereotypes are there for a reason.

[@10tive]

As a previous owner of a 2020 model, I totally agree with a heavy heart. 💔😮‍💨

[@miguelircontar]

I have a 2019 58k miles no issues whatsoever

[@dmytroonikiienko5461]

@@miguelircontar are you the first owner?

[@marknelson801]

Not bad but the new Subaru Legacy XT would be my choice.

[@occckid123]

Depends if you want to trust an engine from subaru then that's cool wif you're not keeping it over 200k. Everyone I know with a subaru have oil issues and cvt issues a few of my coworkers have had 2 replace the transmission because subarubsays its not serviceable but it is lol

[@truckercowboyed2638]

​@@occckid123just because they had some issues doesn't mean every Subaru will ...if you take care of the cvt and maintenance it will last

[@occckid123]

@@truckercowboyed2638 I know that but literally everyone I know had oil consumption issues.

[@adriancooper78]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Subaru RIP The styling is nice but you can't drive the car around the block and determined that's its better that a Subaru. Currently my 2016 Subaru has 240,000 miles on it. Let's see if this new model can last that long.

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

Occckid123 has 400,000k on his 16’ 2.5 (I also had 116k on my 16) no issues and same Cvt that’s in current gen just different programming.

[@odnamorvr3053]

You have many Nissan Altimas that go over 200,000 miles. Subaru is not all that reliable.

[@odnamorvr3053]

@@adriancooper78 Even Toyota that's the most reliable car brand has tons of recall. Every car companies have recalls. It's better they recall for faults, than make consumers bare the loss. So what's your point exactly?

[@adriancooper78]

@@odnamorvr3053 To say that EVERY CAR COMPANY HAS RECALLS. I did mention that Subaru even has RECALLS. You must have missed it in the comments.

[@Matt-oj2kl]

@@adriancooper78 you make it sound like titans and frontiers are just rolling away everywhere. It was a small batch that they identified. My Titan has no issues. It’s alright though, one day Toyota will flat out own Subaru😂

[@long_fellow]

How was the front seat headroom? What's your height?

[@davecurry5604]

Sr awd nice getting mine in jan

[@GoOp790]

Does the Altima not offer a second option 4cylinder VC Turbo? I thought they had in the past?

[@msbeliber143]

Yes they do! I just got mine. The turbo also has 360 cameras and Bose stereo system.

[@aggreygaime2079]

It’s look better inside most than the 50Q

[@michaeltrujillo9141]

I have a 2022 sentra sr and it's beautiful but I really like the altima sr as well. Kinda want both 😁

[@sambulucci]

The only thing im upset about are the tail lights. They are not leds

[@weirdshibainu]

I've rented Nissan's and like them except for 2 issues.....road noise and the stupid cvt transmission

[@cliffordzellner5917]

I know the Subaru legacy has 2 engine options one of them has about 260 horses, I'm guessing this only has one?

[@BenHardyCars]

One with the AWD

[@o.astamp5680]

Nice midlife tweak but 19-22' is cleaner, will age better. IMO

[@velboone6041]

This is nice but the other nissan Altima models that's not in North America has LED tail lamps an a different front in that I like much better...

[@jz7551]

Yup. The Chinese version has beautiful LED taillights and really nice interior LED ambient lighting

[@minipandora22]

the LACK of LED taillights is absolutely downright *embarrassing* it's 2022, not 2002.

[@sammyorta]

Horrible taillights 😆

[@joshua012181]

I agree!! It's very upsetting. I expected more . This is basically a 2021 with SUPER minor changes... crappy ones at best!

[@208thbaby]

Who gaf about led lights 🤡put em in yourself

[@RodrigoMJ32]

Not having LED taillights means NOTHING but show us your car company since you're whining about the car kid🤡🤦🏻‍♂️😆.......

[@savann-gp2yz]

just replace them with LEDs yourself lol

[@BamaPatriot61]

Great job as always, Ben! However, you lost me at CVT lol. Nissan CVTs don't have a very good reputation for reliability and I've owned 2 Altimas from 2005 and 2007. First one was decent but wanted more power so got the V6, but the engine started to go shortly after the warranty expired so I traded it. I had a 2005 350Z convertible as well and loved that car. Never had an issue with it.

[@208thbaby]

Between 2005 n 2023 the car has changed

[@Xander1Sheridan]

@@208thbaby the cvt hasn't. Constant issues.

[@velboone6041]

@@Xander1Sheridan Not true... I have a 2019 an hasn't had one issue..

[@h98_kk76]

I am not sure but what I heard is that post-2018 model’s doesn’t have any issue with their transmission’s.

[@jz7551]

Nissan’s CVTs have been great since 2018/2019. Those cvt issues all noobs complain about are a thing of the past. CVT’s are great. If you want a cheap car and drive fast with it, buy a Miata, or a Toyota GR86

[@yordan826]

With all the reliability issues that Nissan has been having lately I think is safe to say that Subaru will be fine.

[@odnamorvr3053]

What reliability has Nissan been having lately? Plus Subarus are not reliable.

[@HD_Kerino]

@@odnamorvr3053 but I thought all Japanese cars were reliable.

[@skylersimms3172]

@@odnamorvr3053 people that call Subarus reliable actually hurt my soul

[@nobunaga-oda]

@@HD_Kerino 🙄🤨🥺

[@HD_Kerino]

@@nobunaga-oda annoyed, questioning, and begging. Weird combo, but alright.

[@somejackball]

why is Nissan killing off fog lights for 2023? my new 23 Versa SR didn't come with any either, but the 2022s had them. all i have on my Versa is just some fake vents that doesn't do anything, just like the new Altima

[@softboneshardmiles]

Hey Sir, First of all wanted to say I love your videos even when Im not in the market for new vehicle. I have a question, hoping that you will be able to help me with a answer. I am a full time 'RIDE-SHARE' and am currently driving my 2016 Altima SL that I purchased brand new for work and it currently has 406,492 miles on it. Mt new car is going to be another Altima but I can't decide to go with a SL or SR. I love the colors that are available with the SR but I know it has "sport suspension" and I am tryin to see from you if the "sport suspension" on the SR would be different from the SL. I drive 10-12 hours a day Im cruise if it would beat up my back from being so hard or is there not really that much of a differencein the suspension and ride quality? Thanks so much and keep up the amazing videos!

[@Monza62000]

that big screen would have to go...it would block my right side ,,lol

[@stevev1008]

That title on your video caused a blaze in the comments.

[@noelsilva8887]

They do have a turbo one but without the AWD.

[@BluRadoZ71]

Another vehicle with a CVT and sub 200 power numbers. All new vehicles are extremely expensive or have low power numbers. Can we please get something in the middle.

[@michaelmoore1386]

You can get the SR with a 2.0 T. What are you talking about?

[@malig0413]

I have three letters as to why not to buy one….CVT!

[@mikespencer3824]

How sporty is it? Can you tell if it a true sport tuned suspension vs Toyota Camry se?

[@daveheller889]

I would die of embarrassment not having led taillights. I would pray to die.. the turbo sr engine is built in. Japan. A great plus and the wheels aren't goofy looking like the standard sr.. it's a real nice and fun and fast car .turbo that is.

[@jz7551]

Wow, so much drama for some car taillights

[@Kirin2022]

You can get them aftermarket and not have to pay an upcharge at the dealership.

[@hamidnikzad3812]

How much does it cost this Model?

[@1obscura]

The line on hood is dumb. Could of made it hang over grill

[@blackcyborg009]

I find it strange that it only has Single Zone Climate Control. Shouldn't it be that Dual Zone A/C should be standard in this vehicle segment?

[@peppersaltman1805]

Dual zone is a lie

[@firefly9838]

Looks nice. But Cvt? Big nope. My friend had a 2010 Nissan Altima with nothing but problems. The key hasn't changed in 13 years either.

[@alexrazmjookhah4947]

The key fob has been the same since 2004 on Nissan/Infiniti products

[@firefly9838]

@@alexrazmjookhah4947 I should've said at least 13 years. I'm not surprised it's been longer.

[@IWannaBeFamous647]

Everyone in the boardroom of Nissan should be in prison for their CVT. I remember the old Nissans would easily go over 200K with no issues . I will never buy a Nissan again!!!!

[@Lautarozoloaga]

👏👏

[@willsaunders3949]

if you're gonna review the SR it should be the turbo, otherwise what's the point.

[@208thbaby]

Honda and Toyota also have cvts for everyone talking shi about cvt Take care of your car your car takes car of you

[@pedrinelastronauta]

I still wouldn’t buy it… cvt for me is ok as daily driver, but the deal breaker is the transverse mounted engine.. I like ALL the pulleys facing me wen open the hood,..

[@I_Am_Indeed_The_Free_1]

Traded in my 2013 Altima for a 2022 Subaru Outback. No comparison. Subaru rules Nissian.

[@jz7551]

Yeah, sure…

[@blueocean21042]

Lets not get crazy now, Subaru has a sizeable share of the driver's market, especially with the LGBTQ community.

[@Holtenstein]

This car has nothing on Subarus AWD system. It's got a transversed engine! Subarus will be absolutely fine with their symmetrical all-wheel drive system. This is basic engineering

[@Batman-qe7ig]

In all honesty besides the new looks. I still wouldn't buy this or trade in my own altima😂😂. Thiers no big difference horsepower wise, just a new screen whoopy do, small interior differences then a 2022 and 2021 altima. Like can nissan just change everything at once instead changing one single thing a year. I don't give a. Damn about orange thread or padded seats and wheel. Put some more power in these things cause it takes 20 years to go from 0-60

[@208thbaby]

Tf how r you driving it it’s taking you that long to go 60 I have cooked “sports cars” in my 2019 144 on the dash 💀

[@Batman-qe7ig]

@@208thbaby it's an over statement lol it feels like 20 years just to get to 60 if I push the pedal down alot

[@208thbaby]

@@Batman-qe7ig cvt drive different gradually push it down once you hit high rpm’s go sports mode

[@Batman-qe7ig]

@@208thbaby hmmmm interesting will try that out soon

[@thatoneguy454c]

Lmao a CVT? You lost me right there

[@jimmyb2kool]

They do have a turbo version but not with AWD option.

[@jimmyb2kool]

Also, if you live in an area with a lot of pot holes, I would not recommend those 19 inch rims. You will have issues like bent rims, CV axel damage, and wheel bearings get destroyed.

[@youngmonaco2039]

Same engine and top speed as sv. Not worth the extra money in my book.

[@Thetimingwizard]

Nissan don't listen to their customers. They need to get rid of those CVT and should have led taillights atleast now Nissan is 👎

[@NitroDonkey117]

Altima owners seethe and cope moment

[@jerryding2359]

If you drive too hard, the CVT will fall apart…..

[@odnamorvr3053]

Why would you drive an economy car like a race car and expect it to be problem free? You're not making any sense.

[@jerryding2359]

@@odnamorvr3053 Nissan Altima Sport Rally (SR) with paddle shifter, AWD. Nissan is adding all the “sporty” elements to this “economic car”, You don’t even have to drive hard, the CVT will fail on you. I have a 2017 pathfinder, babied it since I bought it, did CVT fluid servicing, and etc, the CVT oil pan already started leaking..hummm… not having much faith in Nissan anymore.

[@odnamorvr3053]

@@jerryding2359 These Altimas have been out for 5 years now from 2019 and no CVT failures. So speak for yourself, but many others have their Nissan for years without any CVT issues.

[@ubangiestomp]

Nissans CVT's now are better than the years you're referring to.

[@jerryding2359]

@@ubangiestomp good to hear, but I just wouldn’t go and validate it at my own expenses.

[@mahdimir]

👌🙏

[@sammyorta]

The title is laughable nissan ends Subarus career pretty much the same engine horse power as my 2017 nissan altima sr no major upgrade the tail lights look horrible my 2017 nissan altima sr looks better pros great on gas comfortable vehicle with lots of leg room. The bad cvt transmissions questionable many isuuses with the cvt price tag on this vehicle should be 25,000. I am not impressed at all he said turbo no thanks on a cvt transmission

[@isi12345]

Stay away from these, Altima have a history of issues up to replacing the engines. There’s a reason why you hardly see any on the roads. (At least here in Western WA)

[@robertlozano1984]

You see more altimas everywhere.

[@malig0413]

Replacing engines or transmissions? These cars have a CVT transmission which is crap and needs to be replaced after a certain number of miles.

[@kstreet7438]

Lol come to metro and Atlanta and see how many you'll see. Or any city really

[@tronpapadop6461]

Sounds like sheet

[@joesinkovits6591]

It’s an epic piece of Asian trash.

[@douglasdever6134]

Never thought this guy gave a good review; mostly an opinionated personal ideas of what he liked. But saying an Altima with a CVT (which appears to turn him on) is going to replace a subaru. For what, 0-60, maybe. Off road...not close. First it is a JATCO CVT; noted throughout the entire internet and in real life by Nissan owners to be a complete POS, while Subaru CVTs are pretty darn good. Then the sticking out exhaust pipes...really. Ever take this Nissan hunk down the roads Subaru owners take their Subarus will have those nice round pieces bend to crap in no time. But it proves again, he has no idea of what he is supposed to be reviewing even if he is not actually reviewing but offering his opinion. (Do a search for Nissan CVT problems or JATCO.) And to be fair, most of the people giving "reviews" of vehicles on youtube are just offering their opinions more than just a review. A review is a factual representation of the vehicle.

[@alexanderfigueroa7310]

Nissan cars are garbage 🤣

[@odnamorvr3053]

Well look on the bright side, it still caught your attention enough for you to watch the video and made a comment. You might just buy one 😅.

[@jerryding2359]

They are cheap for a reason…

[@alexanderfigueroa7310]

@@odnamorvr3053 no thanks 🙏

[@heythisiscaleb]

My 2002 Xterra is still kickin lmao

[@Matt-oj2kl]

That’s why Nissan is in the top 10 car brands for reliability🤡

[@bigearl8687]

CVT transmission 🤦🏾‍♂️ complete failure & reason not to buy....does nissan realize who it's competition is? ....u black out the nissan logo, & tweak the front facia a little...n that's it ...who is designing nissan, wayyyyyyyyy behind in everything...

[@208thbaby]

Honda and Toyota also have cvt🤡

[@1fast10r]

Nissan... the Ford of Japan 👎👎

[@xray111xxx]

Don't get too happy. Nissan CVTs are suspect on reliability. It will strand you. Hey Nissan do us a solid and put in the 9 speed transmission you put in the Pathfinder. CVTs suck anyway, on top of that unreliable. Nissan's especially. A great car needing a transmission to match.