DON'T BUY The 2021 Nissan Altima VC Turbo Without Watching This Review

[@MeynMotorGroup]

See my Camry TRD Review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5_Ki553qN-YkJI

[@shonafrost5445]

I don't understand all the Nissan hate. I owned a 2010 Altima over 200,000 miles and no major issues. Bought a 2020 Altima SL and so far love it! Really like the new interior and exterior.

[@michaeldaly5md]

I just bought the 2021 Altima SR, completely in love with this car. Huge upgrade from my 03 Mercedes

[@maxjones5705]

@Anya Lewis exactly! I bought a 2020 SV AWD and it’s fantastic. I actually got an average of over 40 MPG on a long term road trip going 70 MPH!

[@tonytheyoutube4560]

I have 2008 Altima with 233000 miles no problems with transmission or engine I love it I know is old but I’m thinking on buying Altima sr 2021 and have it for another 13 years tough

[@maxjones5705]

@@tonytheyoutube4560 hard to part with something that hasn't let you down over the years I know, but the new Altima is a huge improvement over the previous generations. I looked at the SR too but opted for the SV to get the ProPilot "kinda" autonomous feature since I do a lot of highway driving.

[@victormendoza871]

People who break cars hate. That's all

[@aquanb93]

I have a 19 with 20k and no problems so far, love this car tbh

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Very nice my friend!

[@breakvinnysjaw]

I traded in my 2006 Altima 2.5S manual transmission for a 2021 Altima SR no turbo and it’s quite a difference.

[@BeesonsCars]

Had a 2019 SL 2.5 as a loaner for a few days and actually loved it. The Nissan heated seats / steering wheel are great, the base 6 speaker setup actually bumped, and the CVT was dramatically improved over the previous gen. In fact I’d say the new Altima’s CVT is one of the most responsive transmissions I’ve used in a normal car. The hidden sport mode (small button at bottom of shifter) makes a huge difference in how it reacts.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice! Yea I agree with you my friend its a pleasant car to drive and yes I forgot to mention, the entry level sounf system is this car actually sounds pretty good. Good to know about the sport button thank you for sharing that!

[@NoName-gv6nm]

When on the highway, the altima has the most responsive transmission I've ever felt among "normal" cars.

[@mo.q380]

Try doing a comparison between this Altima VC turbo vs Accord 2.0T that would be amazing

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea I would like to I just never get access to Hondas

[@dashingdashing2045]

I have a 2021 altima Platinum AWD and I love it!!

[@rhinebrandao9268]

I have the vc platinum and I love it!

[@A2gaming-222]

Bro for real is driving altima Platinum good or accord and camry better

[@Kami-bP705]

I absolutely loves mine!! My son has it now. I miss my baby she was so good to me! I drive 200 miles per day to get to work and get back home. The only thing I hated was the tires!! There’s to many pot holes for low profile tires.

[@parabellum7961]

Had a 2020 camry se got hit and totalled. Test drove the 2021 sr and bought the red one I love it! I totally love the transmission its so smooth even when you got it floored. I can be sipping coffee and passing cars at the same time lol!

[@La-yt1wr]

It's weird but in my state or in general Nissan and Infiniti drivers are crazy as hell especially the Altima drivers.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hell yea they are Optima and Altima you see them racing down the highway at 800 mph

[@zohanjames7793]

All Nissan drivers think they driving race cars! SMDH

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Its pretty insane

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Not Rogue and Murano drivers lol

[@moe0078]

That's a fact, I've been noticing that in NYC in the last couple of yrs ppl that drive nissans/ infiniti are super scumbags on the road🤔

[@AmericanKendoll]

I absolutely LOVE ❤️ THE FRONT ... but Nissan dropped the ball in the rear end ! Come on give the altima Led lights

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I agree with that

[@RodrigoMJ32]

Wow what a big deal wow don't buy it then wow no LEDs, what a dumb comment🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️😆😆😆😆😆

[@AmericanKendoll]

@@RodrigoMJ32 Ok ... 😂😂 Weirdo 😬

[@JonnyQ408]

I agree LED taillights would’ve looked a lot cleaner, with that style taillights, not a deal breaker but it would look better

[@AmericanKendoll]

@@JonnyQ408 deal breaker for me ‼️but whatever works for you 😀still a gorgeous car from the side and Front ! Hopefully we get a redesigned tail light when the new ones come out soon .... Same with the Honda Accord Claw taillights

[@chaslyle4329]

I had a 2007 Nissan Altima for about 5 years. Great car. Got another 2016 Altima. Totaled my 2021 SR and just got the same thing about a week ago but I got turbo this time. HUGE DIFFERENCE! Gas guzzler though. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Jimster481]

What kind of gas mileage are you getting?

[@kaydenweeks5685]

I have a ‘20 Altima, and I love it. Not one complaint. Drives smooth and great. Great power considering its a daily commuter and really good on gas when you’re easy on it.

[@Saud-mt4wi]

Tbh my dad owned a 2010 maxima from 2012-17 and he never faced any transmission issues let alone any other major issues. Only issue he faced was the tpms light popping up for no reason. That's it. It was a great car i gotta say. Very comfortable and super sporty too, kinda caught us off guard when we first got it😳.

[@Midnight7thgen]

Dear Nissan your transmissions are the only thing holding your cars back! I have a 2014 Maxima but i hate how much the CVT holds back my cars potential!

[@kskip4242]

Slow down and stop driving so damn fast..

[@JonnyQ408]

The new Pathfinder no longer comes with an CVT, and it looks pretty good, i wouldn’t be surprised if Nissan gets rid of the CVT on their other vehicles pretty soon,

[@SibRevs]

I hope the future Altima gets the ZF 9spd that was recently implemented on the Pathfinder.

[@jarranstrzelecki432]

190k miles on my 2012 bought it for 14k, no maintenance ever. Love the Altima looking to upgrade to the AWD. Wish they could use the toyota hybrid system to help push that city mpg up.

[@midoriyaizuku4403]

Just buy a Toyota lol. Much better brand in every way.

[@deansmits006]

No maintenance ever? Bruh, gotta change the oil sometime

[@joshuabenjaminscott2365]

They have their own it's called epower just not in US.

[@stevenruiz358]

there is a sport mode, in the shift nob near the bottom of the plastic their is a button that activates drive sport

[@jalapenovibes]

"I am not intimidated by driving this car." Never have associated an Altima with intimidation. LOL.

[@jrock8233]

That cvt in those Altima’s actually have a torque converter which I think no other Cvt in the market have.

[@Jimster481]

Yes it is part of what they did to change the CVT.

[@terryzeno6094]

Can we start with the sport mode it definitely does have a sport mode just not in your typical spot it’s on the drive shifter it’s a button 😒

[@GamingChef]

He doesn't see Sport Mode? The button on the shifter. I just sold.my 2020 SR Now I have the 2022 VC. Beautiful daily car.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Why does everyone keep harping on and on and on about these sh!tty sport modes in 4 cylinder turds. You people do realize that all a sport mode does in 99% of cars is just put you in a higher RPM band wasting more fuel with literally no real benefit. It’s just a button manufacturers put into cars to make common folk feel better about their family sedan with less than 200 hp

[@Animalit55]

I love this car

[@alengreen589]

Hi Kevin, here in Germany and Europe we don´t even have one Sedan Modell from Nissan, thanks for the Vid. and i like the Design of the Car.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea Im not surprised I'm sure their thinking is if they want a cheap Renault they would just buy a Renault

[@alengreen589]

@Anya Lewis yes unfortunately the regs in Europe are very bad for big Import cars with bigger engines, in the end they must sell the cars very expensive and then nobody buys expensive Import Sedans in Europe.

[@carguy-xv2cl]

I was going to get a K5 but now im considering the Altima SR Midnight edition. Looks really cool and the interior feels nicer than an Accord.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea I saw LeaseCompanion was offering 10% off the Altima as well probably the best family car deal rn

[@markdavis2157]

They do have a sport mode button on the back side if the shifter I have one I love mine .Sr turbo

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

I've got a 1996 A4 2.8 Quattro and it drives like it's on rails. Now with that being said lol, it has a stubby looking trunk lid and this new generation of Altima has styling resembling it. Longer hood than trunk lid style idk of that explains it but what I'm getting to is the Altima having AWD optional, that was rad to see. It seems like fun. I don't even know if this one you reviewed was all wheel drive or not, fu*king A lol. The steering is on on the heavy side in my Audi too. Good review

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Altima.

[@Jimster481]

They definitely need to make a non-CVT version. I was really psyched that they actually released this VC-Turbo. However the price is so high and it is limited to a CVT...

[@mjkingjacob4153]

You should do the 2002 is300

[@MeynMotorGroup]

If I can find one 😆

[@TearBlood]

If nissan can put a 9-speed auto in the maxima with that v6. Winner and maybe also update the interior 😁

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Facts!

[@johndaniels651]

Sometimes the car has fog lights (5:22), sometimes it doesn't. (0:08) (8:29) Guess it has variable lighting too? 😂

[@wmahmoo]

Nice review. Indeed the front end is handsome, the rear is eh but real dual exhausts kinda make up for it. Btw Renault is pronounced ren-o

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea rear is a lot more bland but yes I do like those exhaust tips

[@Lilbeasttt1]

There’s a sport mode and it makes a big difference

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Not a big difference just simulates a lower gear like in every other sport mode

[@WaheedKhan-mm3pw]

I have had transmission issues with all my Nissan's. So I will definitely pass on Nissan from here on.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea if it left a bad taste in your mouth then I understand. Nissan has greatly improved their CVT since. I've had Honda engine problems in the past Im not super keep in Hondas 😅

[@RodrigoMJ32]

Yeah maybe you just CAN'T drive for 💩 always blaming the product when people usually are the ones not using it properly🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️😆😆😆

[@midoriyaizuku4403]

@@RodrigoMJ32 Nissan CVTs are complete junk. They single handedly destroyed the perception about CVTs. Now people just avoid cvts in general regardless of brand which is sad.

[@steverogers7426]

i have a 2016 maxima with 314000 km , i took that car all over the place including some of the hardest canadian winters and im here to tell you that all that crap about cvt being no good is bull ! in fact i just ordered the 2021 maxima . im sure the altima is just has good for its class .

[@dougreeder5486]

So what I'm wanting to find out is what are any issues that happen a few years down the road with the turbo engine? I've owned a Mini Cooper S for several years and it's just one problem after another so I'm thinking of trading it but I don't want to be making payments then having to cover thousands in repair bills every other year so would this be a basic maintenance car or is it prone to taking a dump on the side of the road?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Well I’m sorry that happened to you but I’m afraid this is going to keep happening to you if you don’t learn how to lease and dump new cars. I’m also very perplexed at why people who value longevity keep buying cars that have no longevity. There is only one car brand you buy if all you care about is reliability and keeping long term, that would be Toyota. Your mini is great, I love those cars but that’s not something you own for several years. You lease it cheap for 3 years then you dump it and move on to next.

[@dougreeder5486]

@@MeynMotorGroup I am just becoming privy of this current situation with car's. Guess I'll be Toyota shopping👍.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That would be best my friend

[@mashfiqmahadi5794]

Do you have a review for the BMW I8?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I do not 😆

[@ravipeiris4388]

Thank you Kevin.

[@antholito]

I still don't understand why they didn't pair this engine with AWD - I have the 2019 Edition One with this powertrain and I spin the tires quite frequently

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Get the new Michelin Pilot 4 All season tires done

[@ryanwelder498]

Would be nice to see fog lights on 2021 VR VC-turbo model. Can’t even get them as a aftermarket add on through dealership what BS. Also turbo model only comes in front wheel drive no AWD available.

[@beersforyearsTM]

Disappointed they didn’t at least have a sport mode, why throw in a “turbo” but not add a sportier mode. I know that “sport” mode doesn’t really do much, but would have been epic if they had it and it opened up the exhaust or something 🤷🏽‍♂️. I had the privilege of driving a regular Altima for a rental a while back and I did like it, I own a g37 coupe so the power difference was a big turn off. Car is definitely smooth as heck tho

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea sport mode really is pointless just drops you down a gear and wastes more fuel but yea this Altima is def a nice little ride very smooth

[@piemakoba7707]

You see you guys still not getting it though, this car produce 248 hp with a full gas mileage. And also there is a sport button down by the gear sticks. Once you press the button you on sports!!!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@piemakoba7707 but it will only produce that with full gas mileage right?

[@piemakoba7707]

@@MeynMotorGroup when they say a vehicle is producing whatever horsepower this is not trully right. A vehicle will produce its max power when there's enough gas mileage that can boost up the engine to produce that much. When a vehicle is half gas mileage, it will be difficult to produce that amount of power if you don't have enough gas. And this law apply to all the vehicles indeed! It's a principle of static and physic my friend.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Makes sense

[@jaylenholliday1799]

Is this Altima faster than the Honda Accord sport

[@ofcbob6391]

Nice that there is NO piano black plastic all over the console and dash! More cars should eliminate that crap.

[@megaxboxx]

bro what midsize luxury sedan would u go between 2012 eclass, 2012 a6 and 2012 5series

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haven't really driven any of those cars but maybe 5 series? Audi will most likely age better in the interior tho

[@moe0078]

I use to love nissan, my first car was an 05' Altima 4 cyl. And my second was a 11' nissan armada. I bought them both used. Loved both of them... But after 5 yrs or so; the reliability is in question. Now I drive a 16' Lexus GS 350 F sport. Reliability is paramount to us regular work ppl.

[@robertturner2645]

I can tell you one thing, Altima’s definitely bring reliability now matter what. Have had mine since 2018 and hasn’t failed me since

[@cat8308]

Would u recommend the fwd or awd?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

FWD still has plenty grip so I'm fine with it, no crazy torque steer in this Turbo model even. I would only get AWD if you're in like NY or something with terrible snow

[@ksorsomeplace]

@@MeynMotorGroup I lived in the Detroit area for about 4 years. Never had any need for an AWD vehicle. But, you can't convince most motorists on that. They feel it is absolutely and positively necessary.

[@PeterCianci]

Great review on an excellent car; my 2nd SR. It's quick, smooth and tight! My only complaint is that they modified the front seats and made them TOO small. If you are over 6' like me, they pulled back the seated area by almost 2" and on the width as well, making it difficult for a taller person. The zero gravity and padding is excellent but why they made them much smaller annoys me...I feel like I'm sitting on a stool! Slight exaggeration.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Ah good points my friend I would not have known about the seats if you hadn't mentioned it thank you. I'm sorry they did that but yes you're right the Zero Gravity technology truly does work, very comfortable. Thanks again for stopping by!

[@derekswink7522]

I agree. I am 6’4 had one as a rental. And it is not made for a tall person

[@kanevivalakane3699]

Hey bro. Still driving LC 500?

[@charlesmc258]

You never pushed the Sport button. Why? You didn't get the feel of the car. You need to read the manual.

[@rj5485]

I noticed you have two different cars in this video. One had fog lights and the other did not...hmmm

[@MeynMotorGroup]

So what?

[@rj5485]

@@MeynMotorGroup Which car has the turbo?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Neither it’s for demonstration purposes

[@rj5485]

@@MeynMotorGroup oh ok. Sucks that the turbo doesn't come with fogs.

[@rj5485]

People don't follow the owners manual service schedule. That's probably why they have issues with their nissans. The others, just like to hate as if they know anything. Also what everyday (luxury or not) car doesn't plastic in the interior??

[@mjkingjacob4153]

Or any 1 gen is300

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I would love to 😆

[@AnhNguyen-ms3hi]

I hate how CVT transmission drive

[@MeynMotorGroup]

They did a decent job programming this ine

[@NoName-gv6nm]

They're fantastic on the highway. Very responsive

[@tootsitroll9785]

They dropped a .5 of a litter and added 400 pounds to the car. I kinda want it less now. They are obviously holding back for model longevity we can’t have something too much yet.

[@justinraynes1043]

If it was AWD I might have been in

[@wolfrick5300]

As far as i know (and driven:D), nissan always had swift and quick cars.and the best recipe was on manuals (cause of the long gears).also,they always made reasonable mid-comfortable cars,with good reliability,good looking and good engine powers. This one is spacious,solid,goodlooking,but imho a bit pricy. P.S.ALL the japanesse cars works best in manual mode,not auto.If u dont trust me,test it:D

[@MeynMotorGroup]

For sure my friend it's a nice little family sedan I miss the V6 but yea this is pretty quick in its own right, turbo power comes on nicely. Thanks again!

[@cedricmiller4370]

@@MeynMotorGroup based on your observation and judgement driving that Altima do the think the vc-turbo Altima would dust the Maxima platinum?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Unfortunately I haven't driven the maxima haha but I will try to. This turbo is def quick and many will be shocked at how quickly the speedometer climbs even tho you don't feel it. I will say the sound will never compare to a V6 tho so feeling and hearing is a big part of the driving experience not just straight line speed or 0-60

[@cedricmiller4370]

@@MeynMotorGroup thanks for responding back and ok guess you can't really make a judgment being you haven't drove the maxima yet but only asked because im trying to decide between the 2 and its a hard decision but i definitely believe you on the turbo model not being a pushover by any means

[@wolfrick5300]

@@cedricmiller4370 i may help u saying this,even i ve never driven Altima (but i did Maxiam),jundging but what i saw:Maxima=luxury kinda heavy full sedan,many options,comfort etc Altima=mid sedan,mid specs,more powerful,speed+handling.I hope i helped.

[@HONDA_gAWD]

There is a sport mode he doesnt know about. 🤔. Also using the paddle shifters makes it so much faster. Also, all the features you said isnt on the car can come with the car with certain added packages. Please know about the vehicle before reviewing it. Other tgen that good job.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

This is an Eco car…sport modes are literally a scam to fool the average consumer. Do you honestly think a little button is going to transform this family car into a Porsche? It’s absurd all it does is put you in a lower gear and waste more fuel while making the car more jerky

[@theguy4615]

Paddle shifters don't do anything with a cvt, they're fake shifts.

[@michaelmichael1460]

Sorry dude but I have to disagree, the best looking midsized sedan goes to the 10th gen. Accord.

[@simyanqla]

LOL typical cyclists holding up traffic! Great video. Keep them coming Kevin.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea man as usual 😆 and thank you so much!

[@N0nam3822]

Half the video is a platinum half is a sr

[@MeynMotorGroup]

It's called b roll to show the viewer what the car looks like

[@theodoreyoung8777]

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yes sir 👍

[@LuisMaldunadus]

Reliable? NO

[@sc2603]

I wouldn’t buy another POS Altima junk ass CVT transmission driven crap .. if they gave it to me for $1.00 Nissans are trash

[@MeynMotorGroup]

What's left to buy their all junks Toyotas are recalled non stop Hondas are drinking oil like a drunk it's all trash

[@sc2603]

@@MeynMotorGroup after my wife’s 3rd cvt in her 2014 Altima went out I just lit a match to it .. $26,000 car died before the payments were up.. it did make it till the warranty ran out .. Yes sir ..disposable junk