2016 Nissan Altima Review and Road Test - First Drive in 4K

[@calgary2800]

Owned my used 16 Altima SR 3 months now. 2.5 Plenty of power, great handling. Love my car.

[@troyx0]

Alex actually does the best, most detailed reviews by far. It's never too much information for me.

[@THEFIRE360]

Thanks for a great review. Just bought a 2016 SR 2.5 a few weeks ago. Very comfortable, great milage, and isn't too loud. I think I got it for a decent price at 15.5k out the door price for 34k miles. No accidents or anything

[@texan903]

Do you still have it?

[@johnwool792]

I'm not really interested in the Altima but wanted to say you provide one of the very best and thorough reviews of a vehicle I have seen. Keep up the good work.

[@Justimann1]

at 5:20 you can see they didn't update the picture of the altima in the center information screen on the gauge cluster haha.

[@blancaw6280]

You do an awesome job with your reviews Alex! Very professional and complete. You really give us all the information we could want.

[@us1fedvet]

Had one for a week. Very nice car. 4 cylinder had plenty of power. Quiet and solid construction. Nicely put together interior but a bit less rear seat knee room than Accord or Camry. Averaged 35.2 miles per gallon in over 300 miles of all kinds of driving.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

My very first Nissan sedan!! Good job bro.

[@giovanniavery7125]

Had a 2012 altima up until last year. Had an accident and lost her after she was totaled. I missed that car until I got a 2016. Looks different, but felt the same.

[@marcgroetsch2216]

Just discovered this guy but I already love his reviews! Keep it up Alex

[@marknolan2799]

Hi Alex, I agree with you regarding the Altima seats. I'm 5-10" with long legs and my 2010 Altima has the one most comfortable seats I've tried. The driving position, great telescoping steering wheel and visibility are the best in the class in my opinion. Roomy cabin as well. Thanks for the 1st class reviews!

[@ianfurey6480]

I've been car shopping for a while now and this is the best review I've seen from anyone on any car. Well done sir.

[@poirierr4]

Excellent review, glad they didn't change much on the Altima. It's a great car that didn't need many changes.

[@thecrowrains]

LIKE this review! Upon listening, I somehow felt like I was readying myself to go flying somewhere.. ...! .... Thank you for flying Alex Air ~ This is Captain Alex, we want to thank you for choosing us for your travel needs and once again, please keep all seatbacks in their upright position, seat-tables stowed in their upright position and any carry-ons stowed in either the footwell beneath you or the carriage above you as well. Once again remember as we taxi down the runway, please turn off all cell phones and any electronic devises you might have. Please fasten your seatbelts and lastly this is a non-smoking flight. Thank you for Flying Alex Air.

[@MatrixDiscovery]

Funny that the steering wheel looks like it's from a $100,000 car. And did I hear right that the V6 model goes from 0-60 in 5 secs??? isn't that sports car numbers???

[@SY-ve5qm]

2 videos in 2 days...way to go!!! Need to drive both Altima and accord however seems like CR does not like the nissan products recently...

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Altima.

[@JsGarage]

love how enjoyable the altima is. Amazing fuel economy with great normal to moderate acceleration. Love the low engine RPMs even going 80 on interstate. The fuel economy of this car really makes one question buying most compact cars other than price.

[@police1184]

Great, thanks Alex. Now I am never going to see anything but an Elephant head. Haha. Great review as always!

[@trefod]

These are very comprehensive reviews.

[@mountainhobo]

Wow, Alex, you actually mentioned the Camry by name in your video. That hasn't happened in a long time. :)

[@chepachii]

Great job Alex,enjoy your detailed reviews and have subscribed,keep up the good work!

[@Goatonomics]

My Chevy needed more work than it was worth. So I bought a 2.5 SR in this inflated time. I’m still happy with my buy but I definitely over paid based on the economy. 15k left after a 5k down payment w/63k miles. That’s a deal for this environment but when I compare what it could’ve been I cry a little.

[@calgary2800]

I just picked up a 16 2.5 SR today. Super nice drive!! Nice sounding motor and I think the CVT is really butter smooth! 47k on it in red. Was looking at same year Accord Sport and Camry SE, they are overpriced so I went to Nissan.

[@Goatonomics]

@@calgary2800 nice. What was the cost?

[@calgary2800]

@@Goatonomics 16,450 plus tax and fees

[@Goatonomics]

@@calgary2800 nice! Good price for sure!

[@calgary2800]

@@Goatonomics before buying this SR a Mazda dealer offered a 12 Altima 2.5 with sunroof and keyless 37k miles for 12,999. I had the chance to get it but that generation Altima was less fun to drive and the seats were not comfortable.

[@patrochism7700]

I like the navigation in it.

[@profitglen]

The SR 3.5 model is sweet! I'm getting that one. I'd like to have the 2018 SL 3.5 which has the Bose and all the safety features (if I'm not mistaken) but $33K is more than I am willing to spend right now.

[@texan903]

Did you get the Altima?

[@TheCarnivalguy]

So where is all the Malibu traffic? I wonder what day and time you did this test drive as I expected way more traffic than shown on your video. lol

[@TodayWithDustin]

Great review Alex.I disagree about the looks though. In the very beginning you said they refreshed it to look more like the other Nissan products and less like the Versa but I disagree. I think it looks more like the Versa now then last Gen. As always, keep up the good work.

[@Ahmedmaherk]

Hi Alex, you never mention the Mazda 6 when mentioning competitors. I believe it is one of the best in this segment

[@jimmacmurdo355]

Alex, your reviews never cease to amaze me -- very well done. When you have a chance to review the Altima at home base, I would be interested in your comparison findings in regard to fuel efficiency. Other than hybrids, which midsize sedan has delivered for you the best overall fuel economy? Thanks.

[@RiccoGeronimo]

Totally legit...very effective review...thanks Alex

[@patrochism7700]

Tim what's the difference between a fortune to 2014 Nissan Altima 2015 Nissan Altima in a 2016 Nissan Altima in a 2018 Nissan in a brand new 2019 Nissan Altima what's the different color from those cars right there.

[@mustafanajeeb1291]

Perfect Altima.

[@ElusiveRIDE]

Owned altima. Amazing car! Owned accord, super stiff and jerky trans. But still good car.

[@pekoso1]

Alex great job!... Your reviews are one of the best on the market in my opinion. Im looking to buy a new car , do you have the cabin noise decibel levels for the 2016 Accord in order to compared with the 2016 Altima?...

[@Tiger44140]

Wondering where did you shoot this video; gorgeous!!!!

[@paulwklui]

Thank for an excellent review. In your future reviews, would you give a more detail review to interior quality and exterior paint finish ?

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Can I buy a 16' Nissan Altima as my 1st car?

[@Trades46]

A genuine surprise. On paper the Altima is pretty lacklustre; old powertrains, a CVT and a no nonsense interior. I got a 2.5 S rental this week and I enjoy the car moreso than a Camry or Sonata. The steering has decent weight, unlike most Toyotas. The QR25DE engine is nothing special, but it does get amazing fuel economy, but the CVT is the surprise; takeoffs are smooth & un-intrusive, a far cry from the droning CVT used by Mitsubishi & Subaru. Overall I still wish for more tech & power, and perhaps something a bit smaller (the new Altima is gigantic compared to the last Altima my mother owned back in 1998). A Maxima perhaps?

[@senorbautista6143]

Great review Alex! Any idea when you will be able to get your hands on a Maxima?

[@patrochism7700]

I think I'm going by there for a good price sticker thing with it do you get a remote starter with it.

[@Chicxulub65M]

I am renting an Altima while my Avalon is in the shop. Is this steering normal? If you turn the wheel for a lane change or just a correction, it doesn't right itself, you actually have to turn it back or it will maintain the curve. I haven't experienced this since I rented a mid 80's Geo Metro.

[@Chicxulub65M]

+Juan Suarez that is something that they could improve.

[@Chicxulub65M]

chuckwalla It was a joy to get my 02 Avalon back from the body shop. This new system is horrible.

[@Mabeylater293]

I don't get your question. If u turn the wheel and don't turn it back, of course the cars gonna continue the curve. It's going to go in the direction you point the wheel, and if u don't change the direction of the wheel back, why should the car change direction then??????

[@Chicxulub65M]

A lot of time has passed but It's ok, I probably didn't explain it. When I asked my mechanic about it and he did understand, he thought there may have been a problem with the steering because normally the steering wheel, when let go of, will tend to right itself pretty quickly and not sit stuck in the same position when let go.

[@Mabeylater293]

Chicxulub65M. Oh, I see now. My bad.

[@1231nlp]

Alex I've been patiently waiting on you to do a review on the 2016 Nissan Maxima SR.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+N P Looks like it will be late December...

[@1231nlp]

+Alex on Autos Thanks Alex.

[@MotoRiceVN]

+Alex on Autos Why don't you make a review for 2016 Mazda 6?

[@Thetimingwizard]

I am a nissan fan, but when I test drive 2016 altima and accord..I would say accord is dammm good. they really did a awesome job on accord. cvt engine in accord is best less noise compared to nissan altima..

[@benjmiester]

A CVT doesn't make any noise. You must mean the engine is quieter. That's usually just sound deadening material on the firewall. Honda must have piled it on.

[@brittoncoil2518]

Beastly G a cvt usually causes the engine to be noisier tho because it holds the engines at certain rpms

[@marinoint]

1) What happen to the rating system? 2) I still prefer your previous 3~2 screens setup for the driving footage (such as your video on the Sonata Hybrid or Lincoln MKC). Thank you.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Another well done review. I noticed that you rarely, if ever, mention whether a glove box is lit or dampened. While these features often accompany luxury vehicles, it would be nice to see when they're available on mid and entry level ones.

[@patrochism7700]

Is this the 2018 Nissan Altima about different is the Nissan Maxima or they all the same.

[@patrochism7700]

Do he got Bluetooth and backup camera and everything in it.

[@patrochism7700]

I think I get them for good price and everything with a paddle shifters on it.

[@jjpcat]

Did they make any change to the head rest for 2016? It was pushing too far ahead for the past few years. Last generation of Accord/Malibu also had this issue. But both fix the issue for the current generation. However, Altima didn't fix this issue when the current generation came out.

[@Jeanejean]

There is one question I'm wondering and that is where is the handbrake? Also for anyone asking for the rating system it's not here because he only had a few hours or minutes to drive the car. So wait for the his review version after his one week of driving it.

[@patrochism7700]

What about the fully loaded one though.

[@mariowhyte2816]

Great review as usual Alex!!! now we'll never see anything but an elephant's head in that steering wheel!!! haha!!!!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+mario whyte Babar the elephant...

[@paulpellico3797]

How is the rear seat headroom with the Mazda6? You mention all of the Japanese model being larger with more headroom...but the 6 is not mentioned.

[@paulpellico3797]

+paul pellico and it seems one of my big time irritants, a lower set rear back up and nav is again here. I really dislike designs that set these low, forcing the eyes from the road for longer periods. Glances should all it take to see these screens.

[@LarryBirrd]

This is an awesome review Alex, as always! I would still pick the Honda Accord over this car because of the better style and much more refined interior and infotainment technology. Can you do a review of the 2016 Toyota Rav4? Thanks!

[@patrochism7700]

What a 2016 Nissan Altima has got a lot of room in it to tell me how much Roman God how many feature what's the engine look like how fast and how much power and still like that tell me everything about the Nissan Altima what's the difference between a 2014 and a 2015 Nissan Altima with the 2016 Nissan Altima what's the difference with all the same.

[@SonGoli]

Hmmm, Methinks that they should've added the floating roof look to make morrree (whats the word I'm looking for)

[@madjanx]

Just wanted to note you have a typo in the title ;) Thanks for the great reviews!

[@sfam1973]

+Alex on Autos did they remove the DLW from all trims and why ?

[@cgrocks06]

Does it have an option for a digital speedometer in the display?

[@KenniTheKid]

That's one of the worst roads i've ever seen. Must destroy tires. Nice review as always.

[@patrochism7700]

I think I take that car right there.

[@jonathanjackson9208]

Hello Sunset and PCH

[@Yorenzo27]

Does he have a review on a Honda Civic Touring 2016?

[@latinddc]

Why the day time Running light it's not working old the model s, sv, Sl Sr.

[@Rbj4525]

very helpful. thank you

[@patrochism7700]

Doing guy Bluetooth for now and push-button control for shifting.

[@chuckp4710]

Can you get it in "all wheel drive"???

[@bcomes1550]

No this ain't Subaru

[@DanielBlaney]

Jeez is that infotainment screen from 2006? Really not acceptable for a top trim model let alone a base model.

[@njo2994]

+Daniel Blaney Have you seen what comes in the competition? Thats actually pretty good for a base model.

[@DanielBlaney]

was referring the optional one as well. It looks horribly outdated as well.

[@ThousanWhite]

+Daniel Blaney Name 3 others in this segment that look better

[@DanielBlaney]

+ThousanWhite fusion (mft and sync 3), malibu, accord, pretty much everything else in this segment.

[@davidlyday7373]

The base Toyota Camry Subaru Legacy and Chevrolet Malibu has a 6 inch screen the while the Hyundai Sonota, Mazda 6 and Honda Accord has a 7 inch screen. Most manufacturers can't get away with a screen smaller then 6 inches anymore even on base trims. personally I feel like Nissan is resting on its laurels a bit too much.

[@Aialan182]

Nice Review! CAn you do 2016 Honda Civic? Thanks

[@scott8919]

"shift paddles on a french poodle". lmao

[@Ynymejia]

really good job...

[@urstruly83]

They so need to offer ventilated seats in this an the rogue smh

[@Toyota4Life]

That front end.... is gonna have to grow on me. Not feeling it feels forced on to the car you can deal it wasn't the original design

[@DimaS-bs4ge]

alex u rock

[@shopwithaaron]

Dragging the Altima closer the Maxima is sad...Designers never put down their pencils! Too many ideas...kinda like Lexus.

[@jvrdlc]

I really dont like the new front facia.. looks like a baby Murano and that is not a good thing.. if i go for a CVT that feels like a traditional Automatic, I will go with the Accord any day.. i think the Accord is a better car

[@troyx0]

Agreed, not a looker. The CVT will take away the appeal this car used to have. Are they really trying to fail this car ?

[@hangemhigh2000]

+jvrdlc Accord is the number one stolen car in America. Don't matter what you want to believe, the insurance companies know it. Might as well get a Z if that's the case. Sides everybody lies, did you actually drive a CVT, no?

[@bcomes1550]

Does the 2015 Altima have CVT?

[@hangemhigh2000]

+Bcomes Yes, the CVT is the most advanced transmission in the world. Only a dummy would say different. You hardly notice it. Should have bought a Altima last month, they had a $6000 incentive off. I got a super black one with mags then. My actual mileage is the same as with my Honda compact Civic I traded up for cause of the CVT

[@bokkey45]

+jvrdlc The Accord CVT does not feel better than a regular automatic. I've driven it several times on a regular basis. It still has a very prominent rubber band effect like all the others. It clunks, jerks, and the vehicle's response doesn't feel matched with the engine RPMs. Not to mention that once every two-three weeks or so, when I start it up and put it in reverse, it doesn't move acts as if it's in neutral, and sometimes when I step on the gas (like accelerating from a green light) the car doesn't move for a few seconds, and then jerks into gear...which is dangerous if you're trying to beat cross traffic while making a left turn. The CVT in the Accord has problems...The 7th and 8th gen. Accords had a much smoother and more intuitive 5 speed auto.

[@johnshader4287]

Gas mileage estimates are way off. At least for the 4 banger. I'm getting closer to 21mpg combined.

[@kunalkhanna985]

Same here, my 2008 Altima does 22mpg at best on Costco fuel and Mobil 1 full synthetic engine oil. I always wonder if Accord and Camry give 30+ mpg, I doubt it

[@NoName-gv6nm]

I get 30 combined idk what you guys are doing to get low numbers lol

[@henryf6539]

@@kunalkhanna985 Costco fuel is garbage why do you think it’s so cheap

[@calgary2800]

22-24 mpg combined. I drive it very conservative.

[@aliciakeeney1305]

looks like you're in old Town Los Gatos:-)

[@patrochism7700]

Do it ride good.

[@deem6077]

Black on black on black = oppressive. Got it.

[@patrochism7700]

Not a 2018 Nissan Altima look real good too.

[@Acreyman]

Dont forget to add the residual value is flat out awful.

[@xJuanRicoSuavex]

Altima was my first car and I wanted to have another one especially the 2015 model i found it to be very sporty looking, but when the 2016 Civic came out and I compared the features it has compared to the 2016 Altima, I switched. This Altima is very bland inside, and a wallpaper in the outside. Bad choice by Nissan for not wanting to do a proper update to the exterior and interior of this fantastic car

[@patrochism7700]

Night 2016 Nissan Altima look good I want to give me one for good price.

[@fantasticlife2804]

Korean cars in my opinios, more practical,efficiency than japanese.

[@benjmiester]

It would seem so, but they don't last typically falling apart right after that warranty expires and they lie about the efficiency that they actually get in the real world. This car averages better than any Sonata, and gets as good as the elantra which is rated 3 mpg city and 1 mpg highway higher.

[@arthurs7882]

nicer paddles than on an S65...go figure.

[@nekoforever8428]

steering wheel looks like general grievous.

[@petersim8262]

Shift paddle on a French Poodle.. Oh gosh...

[@ryanlittleton5615]

I drove an Altima 2.5 last year and was a very comfortable car to ride in but the CVT it had was the absolute worst transmission I have ever come across. Every time you would go to hit the gas it would not do anything at all for over a second. I don't know about the new CVT (if it has one), but the one I drove was absolute shit.

[@occckid123]

must've been a dud. responds instantly to inputs. I can make a video if you don't believe me. depends on how you use it...

[@matthewgaines10]

Not feeling this car at all. I'm not a fan of Nissan's current design language. Mazda and Honda are more interesting in my opinion. It seems nice otherwise.

[@johnlightbody9942]

"Fuel mileage is exceptional..." really??? with just 22mpg?! you`re joking right? Thats diplorable tbh ...

[@gluckystrong3336]

john lightbody, I have the 2017 altima SR, mpg is only 18 average.I asked the service advisors, they said it’s normal. Any idea why?

[@eyeswideopen23]

Love ur shows but the side of this car looks boring

[@larrysmith6797]

Alex: Your reviews would be perfect if you slowed your speech by 5%. Your rapid fire delivery is a bit frenetic and it reminds me of a nagging woman who never shuts up. Seriously, you don't need as many words to get your points across. STOP AND TAKE A BREATH ONCE IN A WHILE. You might start with just adding a half second to your edits. Come on, you don't have to cut every millisecond of quiet out of every edit. Without breath pauses, you sound like an alien. The slooooow music is also quite a contrast to your 3,500 words per minute pace.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+Larry Smith Just... cant.. go... slower...

[@larrysmith6797]

Aw,. common Alex! Just put in a 1/2 second pause every paragraph in the edits. Please!!!!! You're wasting your talent. Learn to play a wind instrument. You'd be a natural at circular breathing - a technique wherein you expel air into the horn while breathing in. You can play long passages without stopping to breathe.

[@SoranMohammed]

I enjoy such reviews, people who speak slow almost make me go and poop.

[@SoranMohammed]

+Larry Smith I just pooped for your comment

[@larrysmith6797]

Soran Mohammed I just drew a picture of Mohammed and used it for toilet paper.

[@javvenlapierre1069]

i waited for dis.... ugly ugly ugly ill wait for new 2017 Fusion at lease ill get a sporty look epic fait😠😠

[@rune1415]

the new altima 2016 butt ugly face like the old one better

[@fewcarsgarage]

Buy an Accord Sport.

[@Finestdeity]

Why do all sedans look the same? They all look like old granny cars.

[@kzrider247]

very, very well done video sir. I am looking for an altima. I really like the 2013 and 2014 models. SV So im hooked.