The Altima sedan has been a stalwart for Nissan for over a decade, and in 2025, it will add capability to help boost sales in the crossover-dominated marketplace.

Nissan still believes in the midsize sedan class even while other automakers have given up on them altogether. For 2025, the midsize sedan comes with a simpler game plan. Gone is the gutsy optional turbo engine that gave the Altima plenty of power but made it pricey.

Now, a 2.5L four-cylinder motivates this sedan without much fuss.

The trade-off comes with the benefit of the optional Intelligent AWD system that makes the Altima a sure-footed sedan. It’s a comfortable highway cruiser with minimal road and tire noise reaching the cabin.

However, you feel the larger bumps and broken roadway more than in other midsize sedans. When you hit the corners of the backroads, the Altima is a willing partner, but there isn’t much steering feel when you really push it.

Styling for the 2025 Altima is a strong selling point. It starts with a bold blacked-out grill and sports car-styled 17-inch wheels, lending to a sportier look for a price that won’t break the bank. The body boasts lines and curves and the sloping roofline and angled rear door glass give it more of a coupe-like appearance. Dual tail pipes and a small rear spoiler help shed the boring sedan styling blues.