April 27, 2026 by doc

The 2026 Nissan Altima Lineup – As Always, Impressive!

When looking for a family sedan, what are your key points? Most people would look for a mix of affordability, fuel economy, safety, comfort… maybe a classy look.

Sometimes, it may be necessary to prioritize some of those characteristics and sacrifice others. But if you can find an automobile that satisfies all of those, that’d be a win, right?

Enter: the 2026 Nissan Altima

2026 Nissan Altima SV

The Altima SV is the base model of the Altima line. But it has a long history – over 30 years – as one of Nissan’s most popular models. Over the years, more and more features have been added, keeping it at the forefront. Let’s take a look at the standard features it offers.

• NissanConnect® 12.3″ color display with multi-touch control
• 7″ Advanced Drive-Assist® Display
• Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition
• 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
• Remote Engine Start
• Safety Shield 360
• One USB-A port and one USB-C port
• 17” Machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels

And the drivetrain, common across the entire Altima line, offers reliability, ample power, and fuel economy:

• 2.5-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
• FWD (front-wheel drive)
• 188 hp @ 6,000 rpm / 180 lb-ft of torque @ 3,600 rpm
• 26 City MPG / 36 Highway MPG / 30 Combined MPG

Key options include Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, the SV Premium Package (19-inch wheels, heated seats, wireless connectivity, moonroof), and the SV Special Edition package.

The 2026 Nissan Altima SV has an MSRP of $27,580.

2026 Nissan Altima SR

The other version of the Nissan Altima is the Altima SR. It’s slightly sportier, with the same features as the SV, but adding 19” machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels and sport-tuned suspension, as well as a leatherette-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, and sport cloth seat trim.

The SR’s MSRP is only $28,980, so it’s a very popular version. Once you’ve test-driven one, you’ll understand the rest of its appeal.

Like the Altima SV, the SR’s standard drivetrain features include:

• 2.5-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
• FWD & AWD
• 188 hp @ 6,000 rpm / 180 lb-ft of torque @ 3,600 rpm
• 26 City MPG / 36 Highway MPG / 30 Combined MPG

2026 Nissan Altima SV Special Edition

The SV Special Edition adds some wonderful driver-assist features, as well as a powered sliding glass moonroof. This Altima car will never let you forget what a great choice you made when you decided to purchase it.

The Special Edition’s standard features are:

• 17″ Gloss black aluminum-alloy wheels
• Power sliding glass moonroof
• 7″ Advanced Drive-Assist® Display
• NissanConnect® 12.3″ color display with multi-touch control
• 8-way power Driver’s seat
• Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition
• Two USB-A ports and two USB-C ports
• Remote Engine Start System with Intelligent Climate Control
• Safety Shield 360

Like the SV and SR versions, the 2026 Nissan Altima SV Special Edition is powered by the same drivetrain.

• 2.5-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
• FWD & AWD
• 188 hp @ 6,000 rpm / 180 lb-ft of torque @ 3,600 rpm
• 26 City MPG / 36 Highway MPG / 30 Combined MPG

This Altima car is as easy to pay for as it is to drive, with its MSRP of only $28,880.

2026 Nissan Altima SR Midnight Edition

Last in the Altima lineup is the 2026 Nissan Altima SR Midnight Edition – the top of Nissan’s Altima line. This car takes sporty looks to new heights!

While the Altima SR Midnight Edition boasts some impressive aesthetics with its 19” wheels, spoiler, and V-Motion grille, all in gloss black, it’s comfort and safety are what really makes it special. And with its MSRP of a mere $30,980, its standard features seem unbelievable:

• 19″ Gloss black accessory aluminum-alloy wheels
• Gloss black rear spoiler
• Gloss black V-Motion grille
• NissanConnect® 12.3″ color display with multi-touch control
• 7″ Advanced Drive-Assist® Display
• Power sliding glass moonroof
• Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
• Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition
• Safety Shield 360

And of course, like all its Altima brethren, the Midnight Edition shares the same drivetrain, as well as FWD & AWD. You really have to drive this beauty to believe it!

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