2024 Nissan Altima SL AWD - First Driving Impressions (POV Binaural Audio)

[@Justaeuropeanman]

People bash the CVT all the time but My wife owns a medical transportation business and she uses 3 2019 Altima SL’s and all 3 of them have just over 200.000 miles on them now and the CVT has never gave a single issue in any of them or any other issues with anything else. Only things we had to do to them is maintenance and replaced the wheel bearings

[@meowexotics6516]

It's most likely due to the fact they accumulate miles so fast that they last so long. Highway usage is much more easygoing on the powertrain than stop and go city traffic

[@r0ckymarie]

I had a 2013 SL I purchased brand new with 7 miles on it…unfortunately, the transmission went at 110,000 miles, but I was still able to drive it until I could get it replaced bizarrely enough. Once I replaced the transmission, the car lasted until 210,000 miles. Other than the transmission, nothing went wrong with the car, I didn’t even have to replace the headlights. I then bought a 2021 SL last august but just traded it in for the 2024 SL AWD because a used one wasn’t really my speed. I LOVE the ‘24. The seats are zero gravity and so comfortable. And they have extended the warranty for the transmissions. I love the car and am pretty sad 2025 will be the last year the Altima is produced.

[@Poptart699]

CVT is very good , it’s just that it’s not meant to last forever. If maintained well, it can easily survive 150k miles or so.

[@washedvin2]

that CVT scream in the beginning 😅

[@scott8919]

The revs don't match the needle on the gauge cluster (visually shifts but the engine doesn't lower revs) so either Nissan has a programming issue or they did some editing.

[@bowie2004]

@@scott8919 totally nissans side i've seen this in multiple videos its so painful to watch

[@faheemabbas3965]

Yeah, Nissan should just go out of business…

[@1986Honda4trax]

I threw up a little when I heard it🤢

[@1986Honda4trax]

@@scott8919they do that shit on purpose because when cvts for cars first came out people would complain thinking their car wouldn’t shift

[@mathewaswarnauth822]

I really appreciate you reviewing these “normal” cars. As an enthusiast whose budget and needs fit into the commuter car category, these are really insightful.

[@hondaboi_7578]

You gotta drive it like a real Altima owner.

[@TedwardDrives]

I can't post videos from prison

[@revenge977]

Are Altima drivers really that bad in the US? It's mostly Camry drivers that are bad where I live.

[@davewilson7602]

@@revenge977I think Nissan did a lot of loans to people with bad credit and dumped a bunch to rental companies years ago, so they ended up getting sold to people with uh questionable life decisions

[@bubbleman2002]

@@revenge977 It's primarily used Altimas because of how low your credit score can be and still be able to get a loan on one. People with 300 credit score are not good at decision making, typically, and it is reflected in their driving.

[@Clooger-]

​@@revenge977There's literally a KZbinr 5 days ago who got totaled by a painfully stereotypical Altima driver. YES they are that bad

[@oraclemiata845]

Big Altima Energy

[@TedwardDrives]

haha I think this generation kind of kills that vibe though. Its the previous generation that I fear on the road!

[@2darkdragon]

@@TedwardDrives no plates, missing bumper, bubbled up tint, and the silhouette of a shower cap in the drivers seat

[@michaelgary6428]

Shower cap 😂😂😂 ​@@2darkdragon

[@bruh-fn5dh]

@@2darkdragonyou forget $3800 in unpaid parking tickets

[@TTGamingTrinh]

I feel like jettas take the cake now

[@WhaddupImJohn]

In about five years, this thing is going to hunt down people on the highway with no insurance and no bumpers

[@ptk4392]

Booo 🍅 🍅 🍅

[@WhaddupImJohn]

@@ptk4392 Is it wrong?

[@leobuckey]

The car the myth the legend

[@corvettezr1ism]

Hahahaha

[@05Forenza]

I drove one of these recently at my dealer. The CVT is tuned well, it's peppy. The build quality was quite nice (far less squeaks/rattles than my new Volvo), and the Bose stereo was also great. I came back and needed to tell my coworkers about it. I thought it was going to suck, and I was actually impressed.

[@vancel8746]

Volvos have great built quality what are you even saying

[@jonj77]

Nissan has bad rep, but this car is actually quite pleasant. The Bose system is excellent.

[@JaceB99]

It's really impressive that you can make some of the most boring cars a really enjoyable review to watch

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you!!

[@widdershinss2085]

37 grand is insane for something that’s not a Camry

[@TedwardDrives]

Thats why I recommend the entry level at 26k

[@didgy]

its insane for a camry too be honest

[@rosestrohm7986]

Nissan is so cooked. The build quality is too cheap in the interiors and they're not reliable enough nor fun enough

[@widdershinss2085]

@@didgy yeah that’s also true

[@another3997]

​@@rosestrohm7986I can pretty much guarantee that Nissan will be around long after you've started pushing up daisies. You might think that the continental United States is the centre of the universe, but it's not... the global car market doesn't seem to share your opinion.

[@winstonmiu]

I rented one of these in SV trim. I was positively surprised at how quiet, comfortable, and refined it felt. Power was adequate as well. It’s an overall solid platform. I hope Nissan had sorted out its CVT issues though.

[@Fellerr]

Can't wait to see these going 120 on the highway trying to set a new lap time.

[@migaisnotacat]

I could say something about big Altima energy and stuff but like, honestly the biggest let-down in modern Altimas are the CVT which is a shame because otherwise it really isn't a bad car.

[@TedwardDrives]

I think this gen did a good job of killing off the BAE reputation. And I agree the CVT is the weakest point as far as driving experience. But overall it plays well for the audience it seeks.

[@migaisnotacat]

@@TedwardDrives Agreed! One of these with a regular AT would be such a great daily imo.

[@corvettezr1ism]

Alot of OEMs are using CVTs like Honda and Toyota. So cvts are great for these types of cars and they cut down on fuel consumption. But Nissan's CVTs were not reliable. Let's see how well their newer CVTs fare in terms of longevity

[@marklatham1414]

CVT gives great gas mileage.

[@jamesmedina2062]

the engine does not need to sound buzzy. That's not on the CVT.

[@chrislarison5841]

I work at a Nissan dealership and it’s crazy to see how the popularity of the Altima has changed. It used to be Nissans best selling vehcile and now we only have 3 on the lot

[@benduncan4027]

And what’s popular now?

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@benduncan4027rogue.

[@Cobalt985]

@@benduncan4027 Shitty copy-paste SUVs that control like garbage and don't actually give you any more storage than a hatch

[@RockinTheDub]

21:04 when I had my Saab, I bought it in and had it serviced in Rhode Island. There was this 2 man repair shop in ‘middle of nowhere’ Rhode Island (it was literally in the middle of the woods) called “Wayne’s World of Saabs”. He was this kind of cooky older guy who could barely walk, but knew his Saabs inside and out and always did great work.

[@vqsilly]

5:35 E90 giving the staredown

[@IA_777]

cue Lovely Bastards

[@JaredDixon]

Tedward, I love cars and I really appreciate you reviewing the workhorse sedan for those looking for decent cheap(ish) midsize transportation. The Altima stigma is real. I cannot tell you how many used Altimas I have seen blasting down the interstate with missing bumpers, missing headlights, major impact damage, missing hubcaps etc. I've even seen an Altima racing down a Washington DC street on 3 wheels.

[@TedwardDrives]

3 wheels!!!!

[@mitchkelleher7972]

How does it drive on three space saver spares?

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

Very honest review I agree with everything you said. The Altima is a very good value in this segment! My 19’ Vc-Turbo (6 years old in august) 63k miles currently and no major issues. 12k miles the washer fluid sensor went bad (replaced under bumper-bumper). Last week my rear left side marker went out and I replaced it in 5 mins! I’m glad it wasn’t led because I’d have to buy a whole assembly.

[@lexbraxman9270]

i drove the regular altima as a rental and i felt it was really fast for what it was. this SL version must feel great

[@marklatham1414]

For real. I have a 2019 2.5 4/cyl and it feels quick. I don't know what people are driving where anyone needs a family sedan faster than that.

[@Wasabi9111]

We had a Altima rental in Maui and I expected to hate it based on my prior cvt experience. I ended up really appreciating the car. It was easy to use, had a lot of interior space (even behind my 6-3 husband) and the cvt was smooth for the constant steep elevation changes. We subsequently had a Jetta replacement and I hated that car in comparison. It was cramped and the auto transmission had was constantly jerking and shifting on the steep hills. And the car felt like it was fallling apart.

[@tom.k7616]

Really hope to see your take on some more normal cars. Pretty insightful videos

[@supersimon126]

I think the bit about being spoiled by fast cars is entirely true, because honestly the Volvo 850 that i daily hits 60 in 10 seconds, and for daily driving, that's perfectly fine. A lot of people today are forgetting that 25 years ago, 6-7 seconds from 0-60 was what decently high spec variants of the BMW and Mercedes cars at the time did, and you would have to buy actual M and AMG cars respectively to really get under 6 seconds at the time. The Ferraries at the time had less than 500 hp. There was no 320 hp Civic Type R. There was no 330 hp Golf R. There was no 380 hp Mercedes A class. There was no 700 hp Hellcat.

[@jamesmedina2062]

yes we don't need it. We need 200-300 HP and focus on everything else like comfort and vehicle weight.. 400+ HP is overkill and dangerous on the street.

[@bigkendallas]

just bought a 2024 Altima S (the lowest model) and I'm completely satisfied. I find it has all the power and torque i would ever need & it turns and corners like a dream. Even on the basic model, cruise control, blind spot detection and auto rear braking are included. I mounted an inexpensive 7 inch android tablet in front of the AC controls, using Velcro, and I have all the media/GPS I would ever want. The service guy at my dealer told me to: drive the car decently, change the oil with FULL SYNTHETIC oil every 5000 miles and change the CVT fluid every 30,000 miles - and the car should run just fine for years to come. Not everyone is going to spend for all the upgrades, (i don't need heated seats here in Texas, don't care about aluminum rims, don't really need about a sun roof, or a fully digital dashboard, or all wheel drive I'll never use) and some of us just want a regular car - and the basic model from Nissan meets the needs of most drivers. There is a reason you see so many Altimas on the road these days.

[@Carlb328]

It seems decent performance for a heavy sedan with a four cylinder and CVT.

[@TheTopher]

All I remember about this car is the deafeningly loud turn signal 😂

[@TedwardDrives]

its the only thing you said to me when I told you it was in the driveway lol!

[@Trades46]

The fastest car on the road, flying by at 120 with flapping bumpers in the wind, the side mirror hanging on via zipties and expired plates & no valid insurance policy. All jokes aside they are a large, efficient and comfortable car. Anyone who's not well versed in cars would be happy to daily it. Well, right up until 60~80,000 when the CVT self destructs.

[@GRAFHC]

"This is cars like that." - Nissans new slogan

[@TedwardDrives]

Hahhahhahahaha

[@GRAFHC]

@@TedwardDrives 😉

[@kmckenzie2461]

I love my 2023 Nissan Kicks SR top trim with the Added Premium Package. Its a great little CUV and super feature packed. It gets great MPG, has tons a passenger room with great head and leg room, huge cargo area, and man does it have the features! Wow! In the top trim SR with the $1,390.00 Premium Package it is loaded for such a small car and comes in around $26,000.00. It has things like rear parking sensors, 360 surround view cameras with adjustable views, rear automatic emergency braking (rare in vehicles under $40K) for parking and works like a charm, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, 8 speaker Bose audio system with 2 neat speakers built into the drivers seat headrest, 8 inch audio touch screen, 7 inch half digital gauge cluster screen that does all kind of things, led headlights, led tail lights, led fog lights, 17 inch alloy wheels, push button start, remote start with intelligent climate control that heats or cools the car and even heats your seats and steering wheel and it bases what it does on the outside temp, auto digital climate control, auto up down driver and front passenger windows, Nissan Connect Telematics, super sharp Primatex synthetic leather seats that are light gray and charcoal with orange accent stitching, primatex dash pad, rear seat occupancy alert reminder and so much more. This thing is loaded for under $26,000.00 with features reserved for more expensive vehicles. I absolutely love its 8 speaker Bose personal audio system it sounds amazing and looks cool too with the driver seat headrests. My other favorite feature is the 360 surround view camera system with multiple views makes parking a snap too. Sure its not HD quality but it works amazingly. I just love everything about my Kicks. I actually drove a 2024 Nissan Altima SR AWD with Premium Package with the naturally aspirated 2.5L 4 cylinder and I really liked it but I did not really want to spend over $30,000.00 and it was $34,000.00 plus the Altima I drove was missing a heated steering wheel, missing the 360 surround view camera system, and was missing the Bose Audio System. Sure the Altima had a sunroof (I never used it in my Eclipse Cross), power driver seat (I adjust my seat once and it stays there) and larger touch screen but for the features the Kicks had and comparing the 2 I preferred the Kicks by far and for $8,000.00 more I don’t think the Altima was worth that over a loaded top trim Kicks SR Premium. I also liked the Primatex leatherette in the Kicks better than I did the leatherette in the Altima, especially the color. The Kicks is a pretty cement like gray and black leatherette with orange stitching where the Altima was all black. Now I will say the Altima was huge I mean huge and had a ton of room and felt like a nice substantial vehicle. As for the front seats, I am just shy of 6 foot and the seats in the Kicks were 100 times better for me and provided way better leg support and had a longer bottom cushion than the Altima. The Altima has a very short bottom cushion and my legs are long and I was knees up no matter how I adjusted the seat. You can see this in a lot of review videos with the drivers legs and looking at pics of how small the cushion is in the Altima. In the Kicks it supports my legs soooo much better and the seats in my Kicks are the best in any car I have owned for my body type (5’11” and 165 lbs) and I trade in and purchase new every 2-3 years. Now sure I see reviews saying the Kicks seats are uncomfortable but not for me, to me they are amazing. But anyway the Altima is a very nice vehcile and really all Nissans are. Plus Nissan is really pumping out updated and new models in the next couple years like an all new awesome Kicks this summer and there will be an all new Murano soon and the Rogue just got a ton of updates. The Sentra had some minor updates. Even the small Versa was updated recently and you can get a loaded Nissan Versa SR with a ton of features for $22,000.00 its insane and most reviewers love it and will tell you the same on their videos. So over all Nissan is moving in the right direction and their CVTs have drastically improved. I have owned 7 Jatco produced CVTs now and have never had any issues. A big key is maintaining them and with these new Nissans if you do the recommended transmission fluid flushes every 3 years or 30,000 miles you should be good. The Altima and Versa are rumored to definitely be discontinued around the 2025 year.

[@JoshCraver9000]

Unpopular opinion: The Mazda 6 is a much better car than this.

[@DJL78]

A low mileage Mazda 6 Signature is roughly 10 grand cheaper than this thing. That is a huge win.

[@m_shasta4451]

Thats a hugely popular opinion i work at a nissan and these things are POS

[@TedwardDrives]

Mazda no longer makes the 6. Can't compare it to a discontinued vehicle when new vs new.

[@JoshCraver9000]

@@TedwardDrives Still, you're better off buying a used Mazda 6.

[@miguelestela6681]

I had a 2014 & 2016 Mazda 6 GT. Both were fantastic vehicles that drove very well & are very fuel-efficient. No CVT, as well! If only I didn't have a need for a truck, I would still be driving it today.

[@dansilver2069]

I’m still driving my 2011 Altima SL. It’s now at 195,000 kms (121,000 miles) and I’ve had no problems with the CVT transmission. (Unlike my old Accord that had a blown transmission at less mileage.) Of course I do the proper maintenance - flushed the transmission fluid last year, regular oil changes using synthetic, replace parts when needed, yearly rust proofing etc. All of which is much more affordable than buying a new car.

[@tyalexander9005]

Yay. Tedward gets to hear a cvt scream and now has aquired big altima energy!!!!

[@FrownyMascot]

How is that an Altima if the bumpers are still attached???

[@marklatham1414]

It's a really nice car. I'm surprised you didn't at least demonstrate the sport mode which is the little button on the back of the shifter. Great review though and nice to see someone not constantly complaining about Altimas being horrible and giving it a fair shake.

[@wongkid]

Tedward going Big Altima Energy

[@drewmorg.]

I got the 2019 SL. Overall, excellent car especially for the money. It's a freeway killer, adaptive cruise is totally useable and it's VERY quiet and spacious. The tech is just good enough. It does 40mpg on highway and takes 87 octane. Power is more than acceptable and you know this 2.5 liter motor is going to last forever. I've never been in a situation, even with 4 adults and camping gear doing 80mph up the Cajon pass, where mashing the gas didn't take care of business. Most of the time it's sitting at 2000rpm on the highway.

[@raiderfly]

How is the CVT?

[@drewmorg.]

@@raiderfly All CVT's kind of feel bad to drive but this one has a particular issue that is semi bouncey on low speed take offs. I have been playing with tire pressures a lot to smooth it out. I'm not running OEM tires either so I'm not sure how much that matters. But I am 38psi the mnfr recommends 33psi. Down low at 33 the car tends to surge a little bit. If you are in constant stop and go highway traffic or inner city traffic this might not be the best car for you.

[@raiderfly]

@@drewmorg. I was more wondering if they’d made them better since the 2016 Sentra I had, since its CVT was trash (and also blew up at 147k) and made an already miserable car worse. My current car isn’t like, a dream car, but not having a CVT makes me like it more

[@drewmorg.]

@@raiderfly I know man... I would say this CVT is the worst CVT I've experienced. Even compared to my 2008 Prius and other Prius's I've driven. It's not exactly a deal breaker considering the whole package but yeah they could have done a better job. I want to be clear, I don't even hate CVT's in general but this one is just a little bouncy at low speeds and you learn to drive around it. At 15mph+ though you never will have any issues with it.

[@raiderfly]

@@drewmorg. The only part of the CVT i liked was being on a major expressway and it being pegged at 4-5,000rpms the entire time (lots of slowing down and accelerating because of the city I lived in) it at least stayed in the power band. My Malibu is so intent on putting itself in the highest gear it can that it doesn’t hold gears during harsher driving, drives me nuts

[@KVenturi]

I love the Altima that's my first car in Highschool.

[@nicholasvella4412]

Tedward posts, I click and support. 😎

[@TedwardDrives]

and for this I thank you!

[@mynt253]

The colour is pretty

[@junsuzuki1412]

Rented one of these for 6 months on a business trip. Compared to the Sonata or Camry it's the best in terms of comfort, interior quality, and features. At first i drove the hell out of it and was not impressed with the lack of power. After that first month i calmed it down and appreciated it for what it was. A comfortable, decent looking, quiet commuter. It was also getting nearly 40mpg on the highway too, so that was a plus.

[@zzoinks]

This isn't Nissan specific but i really wish they had a way to make the infotainment screen fit into the dash rather than stick up like a tablet stuck on, since there's a lot of unused dash space behind it. Maybe put a storage compartment behind the screen and have the screen flip down like a glovebox door to access the compartment. (And it can have wireless charging pad inside for a phone since the phone is unnecessary when it's connected to the infotainment screen) Or if they really want the screen to be tablet style, having it swiveling so it can be angled more towards the driver or having it temporary removable like a regular tablet would be neat to me. Can make it easier to type on the screen.

[@Christianfire18]

ITS ALTIMA TIME RAHHHHH

[@flightdezzo6617]

I love TedWard

[@andrewkassar502]

I have a 2019 Altima sl solid car for the price

[@TheFa9L]

I have 23 altima

[@ceoofspaceandtime8671]

My company has a 21 Altima SR and the first thing I noticed is how the steering is extremely light when parked and extremely heavy when driving and it took a while to get used to it but it's a great commuter that's pretty efficient and also peppy enough to pass someone without struggling. Also, the paddle shifters are fun to play around with at low speeds because the throttle response is actually violent at "1st gear"

[@csmith1927]

I saw some dude doing 115 in a 70 in a shiny new rental of one of these. Being put to good use from mile zero.

[@isaiahisbored4252]

This car is definitely not impossibly slow, my 2015 Outbacks 0-60 is like 10-13 seconds (depending on load and people) and it sucks but it doesn't really affect me during daily driving, you can do your daily commute at 80mph and never even have to go close to flooring it. Plus can still get up to 125mph (after about a year). People I think have become very desensitized to speed now a days.

[@RealKevGotEm]

If the Altima had a regular transmission it would be a nice car low key 😊

[@r0ckymarie]

Everyone can rejoice, 2025 is the last year Altima will be produced. I have a 2024 SL AWD, my third SL ‘13/‘21/‘24, and I love it.

[@vvarioPL]

The most important question - does it have the famous Big Altima Energy?

[@TedwardDrives]

All covered in the video!

[@BlueCJ]

I almost never watch reviews of these "normal" cars but I like how you review these

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks!

[@SvenQ45]

I don´t think the older Altimas look more or less sporty than this one. I like the new design. Exactly what I think. Altima. It´s like BMW 3 series drivers in Germany. It´s not the manufacturers fault if their cars are good handling. Should they make it bad? And with both cars it´s not every driver. And the American education system does the rest...

[@achorizonz]

I have a 2023 Altima SL with FWD and the 2.5L. I’ve had it since August of 23. I really like the car and only payed around $31-32k for it. I was very skeptical about the CVT as I’ve only ever driven regular autos and manuals, however, it has done a decent job and have no major gripes. My only issue with it is that at cruising in town speeds, I can feel VERY little inputs on the gas pedal. It seems to be very sensitive, but I notice it seldomly. The cameras are most definitely atrocious and it sucks using them especially at night because the brake lights wash the quality out majorly. I can see 5x better if I turn off my lights when reversing 💀 The toggleable “steering assist” feature that was not shown in this video sucks. It basically fights with you to stay in the lane and also screams at you, after 10-15 seconds of not putting enough pressure on the steering wheel, to put your hands back on the wheel. I find it much better to just keep it off so I can lightly grasp it and actually stay stationary in the lane. However, the Bose system is fantastic, and the infotainment system is almost flawless (sometimes it doesn’t wanna connect wireless CarPlay automatically and then won’t connect when I manually do it). The seats are also probably the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in (that’s including out of other seating not in automobiles). I think Nissan overall did a decent job with this generation Altima.

[@jonell1425]

While I too aint a fan of CVTs--with the drivetrain's weakest link being a segmented steel belt, I don't think the biggest problem with these cars is the CVT. It's the owners who more often than not, ride them hard and put them away wet. If these cars are treated like investments and not like they're disposable, there's no reason they can't last. Don't drive it like a monkey and actually maintain the damn thing! That CVT fluid HAS to be changed every 30K miles, for example...

[@matiasvarela460]

19:41 Tacometer doesn't know wtf to do. 😂 I just don't like cvt's AT ALL. Doesn't matter how great the rest of the car is.

[@LightTheUnicorn]

Absolutely agree with your point on having the physical camera button, have that in my 2nd gen Leaf and it's great for keeping an eye on things in weird, tight traffic conditions and crowded car parks. Not the highest quality cameras for sure, but it's a feature I love having none the less!

[@AkaLxndon1]

I gave Nissan so much crap for years until I recently purchased a 2019 Nissan Sentra. It's been my daily driver and I honestly love it. The altima can't be that much worse, or better depending on your stance

[@-aid4084]

What's confusing with the tachometer is how it goes from 0 to 2, with no 1k rpm point.

[@katzicael]

Americas obsession with trucks and SUVs is egregious when Great cars like this are available, and bring back the station wagon!!!

[@johnnymichael1804]

Buy an Outback!

[@thatonecarguy3755]

I have a 2012 Nissan Altima 3.5L SR, and it’s a great car. It has a lot of power and kick to it. You can easily throw it into corners because of how heavy the front end is with that big minivan motor it has. It’s a fun, spacious sedan (it also came as a coupe in that generation) that does everything you want it to at 0-60 in less than 7 seconds. My only gripe with it, of course, is that CVT. And unlike other Altima drivers, I’m self-aware. I’m not a highway menace, nor do I desire to be one. I practice proper lane etiquette which makes me an outlier among the aggregate supply of Altima drivers, let alone the entire U.S. population. I hope to diminish the car’s bad reputation little by little, as it’s not as bad as it’s made out to be. Later down the road I’m planning on replacing it with a Corolla hatchback or Civic, when I’m finally done with school and auto loan rates aren’t so freakishly high. You mentioned how you liked the car’s simple interior. I wish more cars were just as simple, if not more. I don’t mind the fact that my car doesn’t have an infotainment system or backup camera. The prices of cars today are just absolutely insane, because consumers have set the bar so high.

[@tomm7505]

I was a driver for Enterprise Rent-a-Car for 3 years. I drove hundreds of these Altimas (not AWDs) since Nissan is queen of the rental lots. I can honestly say that 80% of these Altimas that I drove had two major issues: 1. the foam trim between the bottom of the windshield and the dash was always hanging out and lying on the dashboard. How that happened, I'm not sure. 2. the volume on the infotainment screen was irratic and never worked properly. You had to use the volume control on the steering wheel only. Hopefully, with these newer Altimas, I looks like they've changed their supplier for the infotainment unit. I can only guess at the foam trim around the windshield.

[@MisterChips]

4:36 That's not a normal tachometer - that jump from 0 to 2 is doing my head in! 😅

[@winstonlindley1819]

Reliability on these still scares me. I rented a 2022 (or maybe it was a 23) Altima SR. With 30,000 miles the car had a major clunk from the rear when going from reverse to drive, and the parking sensors and other smart sensors had errors throughout the drive. Not something I’d want to own at over 100k, I’ve only owned 1 car that’s had less than 100k.

[@TedwardDrives]

nothing scares me more than what may have happened to a rental Altima before you met it....

[@marklatham1414]

People destroy rentals.

[@RetroEliteGaming]

Yeah can’t compare a rental. People abuse them and some rental companies don’t take care of them as well either.

[@elchoco2129]

for that price might as well get a jetta GLI. Turbocharged

[@Aerodynamicz1]

Thing is these nissan are actually great cars. They just refuse to fix the transmission issues. And idk why but theyll deal with it in the sales an reliabilty ratings being shot.

[@manny3918]

Uhm excuse me sir, your front/rear bumpers are intact.. are you sure this is an Altima?

[@TedwardDrives]

LOL

[@christianbryant5617]

I don’t like Nissan or anything like it, but the horsepower is amazing.. 180 hp in something with a stupid CVT is where it falls short though. If this thing was engineered normally, it could’ve been so quick

[@jrock8233]

Holy moly that blinker is loud I have a 2020 Altima and sometimes I do leave it on cause I can’t hear it. It’s not very loud at all so they must’ve updated that.

[@Interceptor810]

Nissans would be nice if it wasn't for the CVT Transmission that and (this is an issue with all cars) its too big. I saw a 2023 Altima parked next to a late 90s Maxima and the Altima was bigger. I will give Nissan props for having comfortable seats. Of all the cars Ive ever sat in, I feel Nissan seats were the most comfortable

[@OnTheRocks71]

Nissans history of grenading CVT's has made the brand a "No Go Zone" for me. The car actually seems really nice, but I just don't know if it will make it much past the warranty period.

[@marklatham1414]

Just get the Sentra if you don't want more space. That's a funny thing to complain about.

[@stevebier710]

As an Altima owner, they really decontented this thing. No more color-keyed seatbelts. No map pocket on the back of the driver’s seat. Those are just two to name a few. And I’ve got a 2020.

[@Darkvirgo88xx]

I had a 2022 Nissan Altima SR with the same drivetrain as a rental. Its not fast or slow, but the interior and infotainment is outdated. The 2.5 is undefined and feels like it produces 142hp like the 2.0 in the Sentra. My last dislike is the CVT is very jerky.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

realistically this is the fastest car on the highway also is it me or is the blinker noise on the new altimas kind of annoying?

[@dimitarginchev5942]

Who calls a car with 180hp - "Impossibly slow" haha my skoda has 64hp :D

[@TedwardDrives]

All the big magazines wrote about it being too slow

[@FacadeGod]

CVT is a let down but it being a NA bigger 4 cylinder is awesome.

[@nickc2134]

It’s not a horrible car. It’s just a bit expensive at $37k for a car that was built to be sold in bulk to a rental car company.

[@aircraft2]

Section 8 will be full of these things in 10 years

[@hkfan4596]

5 years

[@MukisaSS]

A few years ago my family had an Altima as a rental car going to Canada, went through Montreal and stopped in Boston for the night. As we approached our hotel, the CVT began to slip and started smelling plastic. That scared us because we could have been stranded in Boston, thankfully we returned home (in the mid-atlantic region) safely. Wouldn't want to be in a Nissan again.

[@TedwardDrives]

To be fair...imagine what people do to a rental Altima. that car had probably been abused in ways you never thought possible

[@MukisaSS]

Yeah, that wouldn't surprise me at all.

[@another3997]

You base your opinion of a manufacturer on ONE experience of ONE rental car, with an unknown history? So, when you find a vehicle manufacturer that has a perfect reliability record, you'll be happy to recommend them? Cars break down, they are complicated machines, and things can go wrong, no matter how much you pay for a car.

[@MukisaSS]

@@another3997Even if they have a perfect reliability, it does not mean I would recommend them. Along with the these Nissan CVT’s have been a widespread problem so this is not like any unique scenario. Yes, things can go wrong but things can also be done to minimize the chances of things that could go wrong.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

I literally had a Toyota Corolla rental with a cvt that failed at 14k miles. There’s no telling how the previous renters abused that poor car. My point is you can’t judge a car’s reliability if it’s a rental.

[@jrock8233]

I actually own a 2020 Altima SR and you’re right about the blinkers they seem so much louder now in those ones than in mine I could never really hear it at all unless it was super quiet in the cabin😂

[@TearingRaven]

Coming to a Buy Here, Pay Here lot near you soon!

[@jacksellars6497]

I have the 2024 Nissan Altima SL AWD with the leather interior love it it’s a great car

[@zzoinks]

The back seat is insane coming from an early 2000s compact "sport sedan"

[@YoDooDSup]

I understand this is a test drive vehicle but you can turn the volume down for the turn signals.

[@West-Coast-Driver]

Please keep doing GX videos… i just get pure joy out of it… ❤️ Canada

[@HotSneks]

Despite the memes around this car I actually kind of like them. 🤷‍♀

[@ARentz07]

I've driven a couple of rental Altimas of this generation, and I honestly like them. Is it for me? Eh, maybe only if I suddenly needed to commute 50 miles a day and needed a dedicated commuter, I'd put the Altima on my list of commuter cars. But, anyway, I really love how easy the car is to live with - everything in the interior makes sense. Nothing gimmicky in the slightest. And I agree with Tedward, the steering is unnatural - it's light and overboosted, but thankfully I got used to it after a couple drives.

[@colinsullivan3353]

I share a 2019 Altima with my brother. I’m looking for something maybe slightly more exciting for myself soon, (think civic or Impreza with a stick, nothing crazy) but I have no real complaints with the Altima. It’s very comfortable, quick enough, gets great fuel economy, and all of the seats are spacious enough for an adult. I will say though, I have definitely experienced the lugging/vibration problem, it gets very very annoying when the CVT tries to keep revs under 2k when mildly accelerating. Other than that a solid commuter for sure.

[@Skeppyberry]

the CVT and tach don't agree on the rpm 19:40

[@hollywood1340]

I have a 2019 Subaru Impreza and a lot of what your saying I apply to my car. I enjoy the reviews!

[@tylerxaysana]

I got a 2013 Altima that was handed down to me and I'm glad I don't have to hear that updated blinker 😅

[@williamlong2682]

ALTIMUHHHHH 😍🤩😩 Honestly, though, I’d be curious to try out one of the older manual V6 models like the SE-R or even just one of the garden variety coupes. Probably hilarious front tire burners if manual V6 Accords are any indication

[@crota5059]

i have an 07 SE with 150k and the OG CVT that i want to put the manual in when it blows up. i was very surprised by the CVT tho it doesnt fake shift and you can easily drive it without breaking 3000 rpm and me more than fast enough, i think more powerful NA engines pair best because you have more low end torque available so you dont have to run the revs out and make it scream

[@zzoinks]

It would have been a bit clever for Nissan to make the turn signal quieter but if it's been on for a while make it the louder version

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

37k with the 100k mile bomb CVT is a tough ask.. If it was proven reliable, then maybe it would sound more enticing, but that's a tough ask when you can get a bunch of proven reliable vehicles, that said, i always appreciate your reviews.. keep up the good work..

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

100k mile bomb? What are you talking about? There’s literally NYC Altima taxis with 450k miles on their original engines and cvt’s.

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

@@haroldbeauchamp3770 No, there's not.. there's no such thing, even the crown vics were parts swapped.. and they were heavy duty police packaged vehicles.. transmission coolers, cop suspension.. etc.. The NYC medallion cabs were given use of Nissan vehicles from 2012 to 2014 before being replaced due to high repair and low reliability ratings. The wiki tells the whole story.

[@RealABGamerBoy]

Usually with cars that are new the steering is very tight. That's why it could be very sensitive when steering. Overtime it should wear off so it wont be as sensitive.

[@TedwardDrives]

That’s not a thing. Plus this has nearly 5k miles on it

[@RealABGamerBoy]

@@TedwardDrives Well I meant to say is the power steering. But anyway at 30K miles (if you drive it for that long) it's kind of hard to notice but the sensitivity will reduce.

[@Retinaplays]

nah got a 2014 civic ex last summer I'd take that over this any day. it's really quiet and on top of that paid 16kCAD for it got lane watch and rear camera. physical hand brake and still CVT doesn't shake at all, very reliable.

[@torbenanschau6641]

Is it only me who to feel like the interieur design is inspired by the F10 BMW? On lowe quality level and finish maybe but the concept is pretty similar. Starting from the left arm rest and the power windows, the assistant buttons left to the steering wheel, the button layout on the steering wheel, the dashboard layout... maybe the center console even looks a bit more G30.

[@FMC1239]

They've had that blinker sound (or something very close) since the 2002 redesign. Explains the lack of usage haha.

[@howard528]

Like the option of a NA i4, but not sure why they don't offer the VC-turbo with AWD

[@b0bsaget007]

If only they'd put the turbo 3cyl from the Rogue in the Altima. I can only imagine how good it could be.

[@KeironGrewal]

It doesn’t matter what’s wrong with this car every car is in its own way

[@haydenreece2482]

The versa handbrake is quite fun