2024 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL AWD - POV Driving Impressions

MSRP: $33,930
MPG: 26 city / 36 highway
Horsepower: 182 hp @ 6,000 rpm, 178lb-ft torque @ 3600 rpm
Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 3,452 lbs
Options:
Splash guards $245
Flor mats, trunk mat, hideaway net & dual trunk hooks $355
Illuminated kick plates $400
Exterior ground lighting with logo $565
Rear spoiler $420
Destination charges $1095
Total: $37,010
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[@OuchyWowchyFrybread]

Nothing is faster on the highway than an Altima with an expired license tag, hanging front bumper, temporary spare tire and no insurance

[@kayakkevin]

I literally came to say the exact same thing 😂

[@user-fd8vu2yl1f]

Bro facts 🤣🤣

[@Userxxx840]

And *blasting* My Type by Saweetie

[@GuyFromJupiter]

You know, there's nothing more permanent than a temporary fix!

[@alpe6228]

BIG ALTIMA ENERGY,if you know you know.

[@mduff94]

BIG ALTIMA ENERGY

[@thearousedeunuch]

Damn, you beat me to it. :)

[@faheemabbas3965]

BIG UNRELIABLE CVT ENERGY

[@califaern3sto]

​@@faheemabbas3965 my 2007 altima disagrees

[@stonederrick929]

This is unreal. I literally searched "TheTopher nissan altima 2024" LAST NIGHT and you uploaded this today. I'm speechless

[@ishanjoshi1350]

Perfect rental car. I got one for 5 days. Lots of driving. Only had to fill the tank while returning. Outstanding economy for a gas car. The CVT will always be unnerving for someone used to traditional shifts. But I also noticed that the engine RPM was actually below 2k even while cruising at 80. (no wonder it achieves the fuel economy that it does)

[@Runbow]

like u said perfect rental car I kinda hated owning a car with a CVT but for a short term rent CVT is the way to go MPG's are great

[@PeterGriffin_2077]

Agreed. Ive seen 40+ mpg easily in these. Very impressive for a midsize non hybrid

[@doyoulikecrystalgel]

question; I've NEVER driven a CVT vehicle (only manuals and usual 6-8 spd autos), and I keep hearing about how much they suck? What's it like to drive? There are no gears, is that it? Kind of like an electric?

[@TheShootersBay]

​@@doyoulikecrystalgelit's fine smooth great gas mileage they are much improved from the 2012-2016 model years

[@vergiljerome9126]

@@doyoulikecrystalgel 1 continuous gear and the only reason people hate it, especially from Nissan, is because of the many failures that happened in the years 2013-2018. They are much improved now and they are smoother than ever.

[@cindymiller2748]

Notice to the people whining about the turn signal volume. During an oil change at a Nissan dealer I asked if the volume could be lowered. Service tech said “sure we can place a 3M noise dampening pad where the noise comes out of”. I said okay, and turn signal noise was reduced by 50%! So there you go, improvise instead of whining people😂

[@anthonykiedis1765]

It's way more fun when you are weaving in and out of traffic at 120mph in your baby mama's Altima while she's at work.

[@thunderbear0]

🤣🤣

[@CPMUNSEY]

The Topher has finally diagnosed what is causing Altima drivers to slowly go crazy. That loud turn signal.🤣🤣🤣

[@tomtalker2000]

It is RIDICULOUSLY annoying. The only thing i can think of in Nissan wanting to do this. Is for seniors or hearing impaired folks. Otherwise, it's far to loud.

[@tomtalker2000]

It is annoyingly loud. Don't know why they felt the need for that. It needs to be a bit more subdued.

[@RaymondLo84]

that signal noise is crazy. I got this for as rental today and if i own this car I would just outright sold it now

[@ronch550]

I like the way the Altima looks inside out a lot more than the Accord and Camry.

[@corybureau4124]

i think the Altima offers the sportiest appearance out of the 3 mid sized sedans and that is a huge selling factor especially considering Nissan fixed their CVT issue, but at the end of the day it's still a Nissan, and the Accord/ Camry is the best value for the buck. the Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring (which isn't really in the same class as this sedan. ) is about the same size, has a sportier appearance, proven reliability, better handling, and best tech for a little less $$. truly depends on what you're looking for.

[@ronch550]

@@corybureau4124 if only Nissan would have the reliability of Toyota and Honda.

[@corybureau4124]

sure, but if you look around you still see Y2K Altimas on the road. as long as you change your oil, and what most people don't do SERVICE THE CVT, you can get a good 200K miles out of an Altima before major issues arise. that being said the best value for your money when you're looking at Altimas is going to be the SR AWD w/ premium package. (12in infotainment, bose audio, and upgraded leather sport seats.) about $34.5K out the door. @@ronch550

[@asplmn]

@@corybureau4124 funny enough, I just spoke today with a Honda / Acura master tech who now runs a successful independent shop. He’s not a huge fan of either Honda or Toyotas latest generation. And, he’s really not a fan of the 1.5L Turbo in the Civic. I traded mine in after having the A/C condenser fail again after it was replaced under warranty, and then getting a notice that my VIN has a fuel pump recall. Honda & Toyota reliability just isn’t what it used to be.

[@matthewthedude146]

I rented an Altima with the turbo engine it was surprisingly sporty and nice to drive I kinda understand why the owners drive like maniacs

[@slump45]

I had a base model Altima as a rental and it was so much better than expected, seats were so comfortable and the CVT was the best CVT I’ve ever driven and I’ve driven Honda and Toyota CVTs which are much more reliable. The transmission was so quick and responded almost instantly and the car itself was pretty quick. It had a nice sound from the engine and great standard features. Pretty comfortable too. Overall I see why people buy these

[@bpearr8266]

The seats are probably my favorite thing about the altima, seriously comfortable. Especially the zero gravity seats in higher trim levels.

[@Dallas867]

Honda CVT’s are not reliable at all.

[@bpearr8266]

@@Dallas867 if that’s the case, than why can I find multiple cvt hondas for sale with 200m or more miles?

[@itsAlphaFox]

@@Dallas867 Compared to domestic and Nissan CVTs they are; Nissan CVTs are known to blow around 120k (even as low as 60-80k in extreme cases) even with modern ones. Honda CVTs don't have nearly as prevalent of an issue

[@Dallas867]

@@itsAlphaFox you only think this because of rumour

[@rosendorendonjr]

People here acting like Nissan is the only manufacturer who uses a CVT. It’s getting old reading the same comments. They’ve also improved their product.

[@danielhamby9448]

I have a 2022 Altima I bought a while back, I’ve heard from people that their cvts are a lot better and improved.. even the salesman at the dealership said it. I went to that dealership wanting a used Honda with a manual but he talked me into this Altima. Now at 67k miles the cvt has grenaded and I’m going to be out $8k. The fluid got changed at 25k and 50k miles

[@rosendorendonjr]

@@danielhamby9448 dammit, seriously?

[@danielhamby9448]

@@rosendorendonjr yeah man, maybe mine was just a dud but it almost seems like they wanted it to blow up immediately after the warranty expired. It just irritates me since I’ve been a Nissan guy forever now and all but 2 cars I’ve owned were Nissans and they were all good cars. What makes me madder than anything is the way that salesman said that I’d be saving a lot by getting this Altima over that Honda I initially wanted, which I did save at first, but now I’m going to have to pay anyways and then some, and the service dept kept saying there was nothing wrong until after the warranty. Me and my daughter almost got slammed into because of it… “driving as intended” yeah That’s a real good way to treat someone who’s been loyal to the brand

[@danielhamby9448]

@@rosendorendonjr oh I forgot to add all of the diagnostic fees of $180 every time for it to be nothing. Now that I think about it I almost doubt they even changed the cvt fluid both times I brought it in

[@thunderbear0]

​​@@danielhamby9448 In middle east there was a time, 70% vehicles on roads used to be Nissan, I grew up on 2003 altima and hardbody pickup. Been loyal fan of Nissan that is my comfort brand. After 2010 company went down. Now you barely see any Nissan on roads. Even if there are some Nissan, they are mostly sunny X Trail & patrol/Armada, never seen newer nissan pickups. I hope they return back to their glorious days but for now I'm a isuzu guy.

[@A_guan]

That turn signal is definitely annoyingly loud. I feel bad for the headphone users

[@RealKevGotEm]

It’s the same in the Mazda you should hear the seat belt chime

[@Mechadondada]

Thanks for the warning ⚠️

[@seal4ever778]

Yeah, the word ‘shrill’ comes to mind

[@ShaiyanHossain]

luckily most altima drivers never use their turn signals so this shouldn't be an issue

[@mistah_nahamsha]

I have an Armada and the turn signal sometimes drives me nuts when I've been waiting to turn for a while

[@OmairAbbasi-dr4ru]

Have a Nissan Sentra SR 2020, little brother of the altima..we as a family have driven it everywhere in the US. National parks, Florida, California, Arizona and most of the North. Rain, snow , ice and never had any issues. We live in Texas and everything is extremely far from here.

[@BulbdogMan]

what’s the mileage and maintenance routine you do?

[@LordCommandor]

I owned a 05 Altima with 152k miles and that thing was a freaking 95% maintenance free diehard beast. I pushed it to the limits and she gave me a quality ride for every time I got behind the wheel.....man.

[@TimFilmsCars]

I just drove one of these for a month (rental car) in California. It gets way more hate that it deserves, I liked it! The CVT constantly revving and dropping + the interior creaks were def an issue.

[@General_M]

The hate comes from the lifespan of the cvt, and the typical driving style of those who buy the car.

[@bpearr8266]

you must have driven a rough one then, I've worked with literally hundreds of Altima's and I've rarely if ever heard a rattle.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

the cvts last long if taken care of which most people buying cars in this class are incapable of understanding

[@bpearr8266]

@@ShaiyanHossain even with proper maintenance they fail.. we just had a 2020 Versa with only 60k miles and the trans failed

[@scottdieselgarage1780]

Put 30k miles on a 2022 Altima; the haters are wrong on this one. Got insane gas mileage, the cvt was fine, and it was the most comfortable interior I've ever been in, especially for the price. Heard of multiple people with 200k on these with regular maintenance. Nissan has stepped up their game.

[@hariskarvounis]

What a relaxed car . This is actually pretty good

[@mistah_nahamsha]

We need cooled seats in the Rogue and Altima!!

[@fred420]

I'm in awe, it's the first one I've seen that has both its bumpers on still lol

[@othman0077]

Extremely comfortable seats and Bose system the best in class

[@mythranite]

you can also put it in Sport mode by clicking that button on the shifter knob

[@mjkarger89]

I've historically hated on Nissan since they started getting less reliable and interesting. But I cannot deny this is excellent value and a nice design.

[@Trades46]

The official car of "I had made bad life decisions" and "I drive 25mph in the fast lane and 100mph+ speeds in the slow lane". Also, how long before this car will need duct tape to hold onto its bumpers? 😂

[@Chargersctpk]

I have this as a rental car at the moment while my charger is in the shop getting a new bumper, this Nissan is easy to drive and it’s a nice simple car!

[@miguelkennedy9520]

TheTopher makes the best videos ever :)

[@ak2112]

really like Nissan's steering wheel

[@marklatham1414]

I have the SR trim and It feels like not enough is mentioned about how nimble and planted it feels with the sport tuned suspension. It might not be the fastest sedan out there but it's damn fun to drive on curvy roads. Although you have to accept the fact that with 19 inch wheels and stiffer suspension it's not the most plush ride but you trade that for a surprisingly fun car to drive.

[@THEFIRE360]

At least it still has real exhaust tips

[@OmarZ77]

I noticed that loud turning signal even before you mentioned it. Pretty strange. Maybe its volume can be adjusted in the settings like in Mazdas?

[@pilotvanquish3886]

cannot be adjusted in the nissan

[@jakem5737]

@@pilotvanquish3886that’s why nobody with a Nissan Altima uses it

[@ICU306]

@@jakem5737 this is so funny 😂😂

[@tigerhawk84]

I look forward to seeing these new ones all beat up doing 20 under the speed limit in the fast lane.

[@fgardner]

I paid for 182hp I gonna use all 182hp all the time

[@DESTRIAZ]

It does have a sport mode. There’s a little button on the back of the shifter. Press it and u see a little s pop on the dash by the gear indicator

[@SerPurple51]

Sport mode with CVT = pointless.

[@DESTRIAZ]

@@SerPurple51 oh for sure. I was just saying since he was looking for drive modes, thats where the “sport mode” button is

[@bpearr8266]

@@SerPurple51 Its not as pointless as you think, its actually very nice for stop and go traffic. less rpm drop so its a lot smoother

[@albertorbinati5511]

This was a rental car for us last weekend. I really liked how it drove! Quiet, refined. I even liked the CVT. Not sure why more people don’t like these.

[@FATTIEASMR]

Looks really nice inside! Nissan needs to start using some regular autos in their cars more and they would be higher rated!

[@mike9588]

That turn signal sound is the last thing you hear before crashing while driving with expired tags and running from the cops

[@craigc1879]

They never use turn signals…

[@ccroy2001]

I'll say it again ( a lot of reviewers miss it) Nissans do have a sport mode. It's the small white button on the back of the shift knob.

[@TalooshDaBoss]

I drive the sr version of this and it's underrated especially the paddles which work surprisingly nice, sadly there's a lot of overhang and the turn signals are the worst

[@hondaboi_7578]

Now do a review on an old Altima with a messed up bumper, fuzzy steering wheel and some big Altima energy.

[@benjochs]

I really liked my 2020 Altima SL AWD. Im glad they put a more realistic wood appliqué on the dash, the old one was humorously fake looking. This is the exact color & spec I would choose.

[@RiffShark007]

This car is actually sick, 2.5 with awd

[@沈采葳-t6p]

It’s our greatest pleasure to see that Nissan had made such a huge progress, but still,I thought that it could enlarge its power and torque figures at the same time.😂❤

[@fanovaohsmuts]

Did we finally see the Toph?

[@carljohnson7]

I love being tailgated and cut off by these things. I did return the favor not to long ago

[@georgewilliams7078]

What country did you come. From

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

I like style wise that they went with 19’s for the wheels, However they definitely compromise the ride Vs the 17’s. Literally 2 inches of tire vs 5-6…let’s be honest we know which ones gonna feel better 😈

[@eugene_js]

Turn signal sound should be configured in a menu. At least I have such toggle in my Mazda menu

[@DMCarReviews]

Had a 2015 Altima as my first new car in high school! Great ride.

[@DMCarReviews]

@@curtsuneson6161 ???

[@bpearr8266]

@@curtsuneson6161 bros drunk

[@27Zangle]

@@curtsuneson6161 I like waffles.

[@PamelaBellOfficial]

You probably destroyed it

[@27Zangle]

@@curtsuneson6161 because of this, I am switching deodorants.

[@kwadwoopoku7025]

love that color

[@flexor212000]

When you consider buying a Nissan remember this... At some point, Nissan removed the oil light, the temperature guage, and turn signal indicators on certain models inside the dash to save money. Oh and they made just one backup light work to also save money on the bulbs....

[@disneyfan9099]

Ok and?

[@karlitop7497]

I recently rented a car and they gave me the new Altima but the SR trim . Loved it drove great. But I agree the turn signal was super loud and the tone click of it wasn’t pleasant

[@itss.mykala]

Love the screen

[@Filipboy09]

Perfect car!! Really good video👌👌👌

[@frankiemoss2718]

This is a good review man.🤙🏽

[@ZemzyOseris]

I just noticed the tachometer doesnt go up linear. It goes 0 2 3 and puts the 1 on, what is normally, a half marking.

[@tomm7505]

Nissan: The queen of the rental fleets.

[@Nickoboss29]

This is what Nissan Europe is missing

[@drewmorg.]

The reason why these engines are so good is the torque, they are tuned to deliver peak torque at 3500 RPM not 5500 like their Japanese rivals. The CVT is kind of bouncy off the start in some low speed situations, definitely the worst part about the car but not a deal breaker considering everything else. It was like they put all their eggs into long distance highway cruising and it paid off. 40mpg @ 80mph, with minimal wind noise, 10/10 comfortable seats, long wheel base and easy to keep tracking straight with a functional adaptive cruise... I've sat 4 hours straight in this thing and got out completely fine. Brakes are solid too and loaded up with passengers the vehicle doesn't change its character at all.

[@chrisgaddy8672]

The sports mode button is located on the gear box shifter. That little black button turns that function on

[@TheCC11]

looks nice. Hope we have this in the Philippines

[@ShaiyanHossain]

the fastest car topher has driven

[@kylearmitage9323]

For 37k it should really have an auto dimming rearview mirror and auto up down windows on all widows or at least the front 2, Not just the driver. Also, incandescent lights on the interior for 37k, come on Nissan. For 37k I would be getting a Honda or a Toyota way before getting a Nissan.

[@bcrandeis]

My buddy’s mom’s 2020 Altima (first model year for the new gen) has a turn signal that’s nowhere near this loud. They must have made it louder at some point. Weird

[@lauriec6937]

Im goin to test drive this today and you made it easy for me to get in lol...i drive a 6 cyl infin so idk if i can deal w that delay...we shall see

[@Mike-bo9ne]

Nice video buddy, thanks🎉

[@Saitama_onepunch]

Nice car

[@rumble1925]

All I think about when I hear about Nissan drivers is that this must be a really fun car to drive

[@ericd1632]

It's a breath of fresh air to see a 2024 model year car with an analog tach and speedo and physical buttons for the climate controls. That's becoming more and more rare with these latest models coming out and that makes me sad. Not everything needs to be digital and/or touch screen

[@disneyfan9099]

Ehh it's 2024 analog tach and speedo are so outdated

[@515ventures3]

Is there a volume button for the turning signal? I immediately thought the same thing before you even mentioned it! A little on the loud side. I bet there is a way to shut it off and still be able to use the turning signal.

[@Angel.p.games2013]

The Thoper; better known as "The heavy hands Topher"

[@bcrandeis]

These newer Altimas are actually good cars. The model name just has a bad reputation for its drivers

[@InsaneAspect]

That turn signal would make me wanna end it all

[@tamamboylekalsn]

Is there any rule in us that ban to advertise 0-60 and top speed info of the car?

[@MyOuterHaven]

Great car. The one thing I hate is how low the rearview mirror is placed. Nissan needs to do a better job of replacing the location of the sensors from the windshield to somewhere else so the rearview mirror can be mounted higher for a more clearer view of what's behind you. Because it is mounted so low, it makes it difficult to quickly assess what's going on behind you. And yes, the turn signal volume is higher than normal, but maybe that's a good thing since so many idiots forget to turn the damn thing off after changing lanes.

[@paulfrompayroll]

at least this altima wasn't missing any panels

[@ryanyomomma]

Ah, the 2024 Nissan Hellcat. Comes used out of the factory with expired tags, sun damaged paint, and has a BOLO already issued by dispatch. Top speed UNKNOWN till this day but runs an average cruise speed of 100 in a 35.

[@noodleman4589]

Owned a 2009 for a year, bought it used under 100k miles. Ill say it doesnt live up to my 06’ maxima, but im moving up to a 2020 altima sl. I have high hopes and am just greatful to have bose and leather seats again

[@itsjimsley]

I know someone who got this exact spec on lease for 2000$ down 299 a month for 24 months. wonder if that’s a deal

[@thearousedeunuch]

That infotainment sure appears to be laggy, especially on the CarPlay side of things. Noticeable animation framerate drop. Edit: 6:31 It being loud is a great thing. Yes, it's too loud, but at least I can tell when it's on. I've driven cars where that isn't the case, until I glance down at the gauge cluster. Edit #2: You've had the car for a whole week and didn't check the Owner's Manual to see if the thing has driving modes or not?

[@tant.5864]

"POV of FIRST OWNER Nissan Altima" for sure, but $37K with a manual rearview mirror? LMFAO.

[@Aheihd0jwi0]

Tank you

[@Chris_really_]

I have the 2.0 version and it is amazing

[@isaamvibez8913]

bro they gotta make a trim with a normal trans and not a cvt

[@issavibez394]

Non cvts would sell much more than cvt

[@1MountainLife]

Had one as rental and enabled driving assist and purposely ignored all the alerts. It slows down, occasionally pumps the brakes to get your attention then just stops, puts on the hazards and enables the e brake. It also began to call someone as if I pressed the SOS button.

[@POVTestDriveMK]

oh, i like your videos. i will learn to your video. 😜

[@carolinameck]

The new SRTs of America lol

[@loitersquadX]

The Altima is a weird car. I have a 22 sr and its a huge. The back seat is huge i was in the back with 2 women and we were all comfortable i was able to sleep comfortable! It was a long trip, and gas was $60 bucks . This is in California btw so consider this car if you are trynna save money

[@marklatham1414]

What is weird?

[@mackdolo230]

rented a new sentra or altima when i was in la...... i liked it. niuce quilted tan leather seats, apple car play. ice cold ac.

[@ToadmcNinja]

ashame this cars discontinued in Australia

[@BlaqMambaX]

That turn signal is ridiculously loud.

[@carsonac4163]

I could tell in the video the turn signal was a bit loud. So many cars these days have goofy buttons/switches, huge super bright screens that blind you at night when driving, and glass roofs that shatter and or leak water into the interior. CVT trans that fail.

[@abdullahhassan2127]

Why not try the maxima? It got a refresh lately with new looks and updatedtransmissionsupposedly. It looks like a great sport sedan.

[@josephpaul908]

Would love for you to check out the new 24 Sonata & Elantra when they come out. The lease is up soon on my 21' Sonata N-Line so I'm probably looking to grab one of those, or the Accord Hybrid

[@沈采葳-t6p]

Feeling comfortable,the engineers could still think about how to improve the headroom of the three back seaters.🎉😅

[@gabrittshow6025]

Exactly 💯 sounds perfect I'm so scared to drive 😅

[@ashtonb_416]

When do we get to see the VC turbo?

[@xBlackRaiderx]

This video is heavily edited for sure. The paint isn't faded, it's not missing all the plastic wheel caps and there's no major dents/body damage

[@AzzamLah]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOL

[@tylerxaysana]

I will say, the newer Altimas turn signal is VERY loud because I had to turn down my volume when it came on 😂. I drive an older model and it's almost silent

[@wtr426]

The turn signal kinda sounds like a smoke alarm chirping when the battery dies

[@andrewSUN17]

Nice well developed awd auto. How does it compare with a Subaru Legacy 2.5? Which drives better in your opinion?

[@pinoytrash]

it’s crazy how immediate that turn signal sound turned me off from this car. i’m looking at first cars and just the walkaround tour made this look great and it sounded so silent in there too. and then the turn signal went on. yeah, that’s a ridiculous sound.

[@TheTopher]

It's the one thing I remember from the week in the car, it hurts your ears!

[@koraegi]

Didnt expect interior design to be so clean and not absoluteoy hideous

[@MaksimGorditsa]

Nissan Altima 2012 ❤