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2015 Nissan Altima
2015 model year

What's new for 2015.

The 2015 Altima receives minor trim and equipment updates. The 3.5-liter V6 lineup is streamlined, with the S and SV trims being discontinued, leaving the 3.5 SL as the primary V6 offering. Fuel economy for the V6 engine is slightly improved by 1 mpg. Standard equipment on the SV and SL trims now includes NissanConnect with Mobile Apps.

Trims

  • Discontinuation of 3.5 S and 3.5 SV trim levels.
  • 3.5 SL trim gains standard front and rear parking sensors.

Powertrain

  • V6 engine fuel economy improved to 32 mpg highway.

Trims

7 configurations

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2015 Nissan Altima

2.5

Horsepower
182
City MPG
27
Highway MPG
38
Engine
2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Xtronic CVT
City / highway MPG
27 / 38
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Active Understeer Control
  • Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Remote keyless entry with Push Button Ignition
  • Advanced Drive-Assist Display
  • Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System
  • Streaming audio via Bluetooth
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy-Fill Tire Alert
  • AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakers
  • Illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Air conditioning
  • 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks
  • Dual chrome exhaust finishers
  • Six air bags

The trims, side by side.

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

7 of 7 trims
2015 Nissan Altima · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5
2.5 S
2.5 SV
2.5 SL
3.5 S
3.5 SV
3.5 SL
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)27 / 38 / 3127 / 38 / 3127 / 38 / 3127 / 38 / 3122 / 32 / 2622 / 32 / 2622 / 32 / 26
Horsepower182 hp182 hp182 hp182 hp270 hp270 hp270 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.52.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 S3.5 SV3.5 SL
DrivetrainFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionXtronic CVTXtronic CVTXtronic CVTXtronic CVTXtronic CVTXtronic CVTXtronic CVT
Name2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V63.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V63.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6
TypeInline 4-cylinderInline 4-cylinderInline 4-cylinderInline 4-cylinderV6V6V6
Displacement l2.52.52.52.53.53.53.5
Horsepower182182182182270270270
Horsepower RPM6000600060006000640064006400
Torque lb ft180180180180251251251
Torque RPM4000400040004000440044004400
2.52.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 S3.5 SV3.5 SL
City MPG27272727222222
Highway MPG38383838323232
Combined MPG31313131262626
2.52.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 S3.5 SV3.5 SL
Length (in)191.5191.5191.5191.5191.5191.5191.5
Width (in)72727272727272
Height (in)57.957.957.957.958.158.158.1
Wheelbase (in)109.3109.3109.3109.3109.3109.3109.3
Track width front (in)62.462.462.462.4626262
Track width rear (in)62.462.462.462.4626262
2.52.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 S3.5 SV3.5 SL
Wheel size (in)16161717181818
Wheel materialsteelsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishwith wheel coverswith wheel coverswith wheel coverswith wheel coverswith wheel coverswith wheel coverswith wheel covers
Tire typeP215/60TR16 All-seasonP215/60TR16 All-seasonP215/55VR17 All-seasonP215/55VR17 All-seasonP235/45VR18 All-seasonP235/45VR18 All-seasonP235/45VR18 All-season
2.52.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 S3.5 SV3.5 SL
Active Understeer ControlYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Traction Control System (TCS)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Remote keyless entry with Push Button IgnitionYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Advanced Drive-Assist DisplayYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Bluetooth Hands-free Phone SystemYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Streaming audio via BluetoothYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy-Fill Tire AlertYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakersYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controlsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Air conditioningYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacksYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Dual chrome exhaust finishersYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Six air bagsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Nissan Intelligent Key-YesYesYesYesYesYes
TPMS with individual tire pressure display-YesYesYesYesYesYes
AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Smart Auto Headlights-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extensions-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Fog lights--YesYes-YesYes
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)--YesYes---
Remote Engine Start System with Intelligent Climate Control--YesYes-YesYes
RearView Monitor--YesYesYesYesYes
8-way power adjustable driver's seat--YesYes-YesYes
Driver's seat power adjustable lumbar support--YesYes-YesYes
Upgraded audio system with 5-inch color display--YesYesYesYesYes
Speed-sensitive volume control--YesYesYesYesYes
USB connection port for iPod interface--YesYesYesYesYes
SiriusXM Satellite Radio--YesYesYesYesYes
NissanConnect with Mobile Apps--YesYesYesYesYes
Hands-free text messaging assistant--YesYesYesYesYes
Diversity antenna--YesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel--YesYes-YesYes
Leather-appointed seats---Yes--Yes
Bose Premium Audio System with nine speakers---Yes--Yes
Wood-tone trim (Beige interior) or Metallic-tone trim (Charcoal interior)---Yes---
Rear passenger air conditioning vents---Yes---
Heated steering wheel---Yes--Yes
4-way power adjustable front-passenger's seat---Yes--Yes
Heated front seats---Yes--Yes
LED taillights---Yes--Yes
Manual folding outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators---Yes-YesYes
Heated outside mirrors---Yes--Yes
HomeLink Universal Transceiver---Yes-YesYes
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror---Yes---
Adjustable rear head restraints---Yes--Yes
Leather-wrapped shift knob---Yes--Yes
Passenger-side front-window one-touch auto-up/down---Yes-YesYes
Side cargo net---Yes-YesYes
Paddle shifters and manual shift mode----YesYesYes
6-way power adjustable driver's seat----YesYesYes
Nissan Navigation System with 7-inch color touch-screen monitor-----YesYes
Voice recognition-----YesYes
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link-----YesYes
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)-----YesYes
Moving Object Detection (MOD)-----YesYes
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)-----YesYes
Power sliding glass moonroof-----YesYes
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) with rear passenger vents-----YesYes
High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon low-beam headlights------Yes