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2017 Nissan Altima
2017 model year

What's new for 2017.

The 2017 Altima is largely a carryover from the 2016 refresh. Changes are limited to minor package adjustments and the standardization of certain convenience features. The model continues to offer a choice between the fuel-efficient 2.5-liter 4-cylinder and the 270-hp 3.5-liter V6.

Interior

  • Standardization of the Siri Eyes Free voice recognition system for iPhone users.

Trims

  • Minor reshuffling of features within the SV and SL Technology packages.

Trims

7 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2017 Nissan Altima

2.5

Horsepower
179
City MPG
27
Highway MPG
39
Engine
2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
Horsepower
179 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Xtronic CVT
City / highway MPG
27 / 39
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 wireless technology
  • 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
  • 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
2017 Nissan Altima · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5
2.5 S
2.5 SR
2.5 SV
2.5 SL
3.5 SR
3.5 SL
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)27 / 39 / 3127 / 39 / 3126 / 37 / 3027 / 39 / 3127 / 39 / 3122 / 32 / 2622 / 32 / 26
Horsepower179 hp179 hp179 hp179 hp179 hp270 hp270 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.52.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 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-cylinder2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V63.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6
Type4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinderV6V6
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.53.53.5
Horsepower179179179179179270270
Horsepower RPM6000600060006000600064006400
Torque lb ft177177177177177251251
Torque RPM4000400040004000400044004400
2.52.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
City MPG27272627272222
Highway MPG39393739393232
Combined MPG31313031312626
2.52.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Length (in)191.9191.9191.9191.9191.9191.9191.9
Width (in)72727272727272
Wheelbase (in)109.3109.3109.3109.3109.3109.3109.3
2.52.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Wheel size (in)16161817171818
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-seasonP235/45VR18 All-seasonP215/55VR17 All-seasonP215/55VR17 All-seasonP235/45VR18 All-seasonP235/45VR18 All-season
2.52.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Airbags count6666666
Vdc standardYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Tpms standardYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
2.52.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 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 Bluetooth wireless technologyYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
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
Six air bagsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
5.0-inch Color monitor-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Illuminated USB connection port for iPod interface-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Siri Eyes Free-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Hands-free text messaging assistant-YesYesYesYesYesYes
RearView Monitor-YesYesYesYesYesYes
AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls-YesYesYesYesYesYes
In-cabin microfilter-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extensions-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Driver's seatback pocket-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Nissan Intelligent Key-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Individual tire pressure display-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Smart Auto Headlights-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Sport-tuned suspension--Yes--Yes-
Sport spoiler--Yes--Yes-
Smoked headlight housing--Yes--Yes-
Fog lights--Yes--Yes-
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)--Yes--Yes-
Paddle shifters and manual shift mode--Yes--Yes-
Leather-wrapped steering wheel--Yes--Yes-
Leather-wrapped shift knob--Yes--Yes-
Unique sport interior accents--Yes--Yes-
8-way power driver's seat--Yes--Yes-
2-way driver's power lumbar support--Yes--Yes-
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)---YesYes-Yes
Remote Engine Start System with Intelligent Climate Control---YesYes-Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)---YesYes-Yes
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)---YesYes-Yes
SiriusXM Satellite Radio---YesYes-Yes
Bose Premium Audio System with 9 speakers----Yes-Yes
Heated front seats----Yes-Yes
4-way power front passenger's seat----Yes-Yes
Leather-appointed seats----Yes-Yes
Premium interior trim----Yes-Yes
Rear passenger air conditioning vents----Yes-Yes
HomeLink Universal Transceiver----Yes-Yes
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with digital compass----Yes-Yes
Passenger-side front-window one-touch auto-up/down----Yes-Yes
Manual folding outside mirrors with LED turn indicators----Yes-Yes
Heated steering wheel----Yes-Yes
Heated outside mirrors----Yes-Yes
LED headlights with integrated signature-----YesYes
NissanConnect with Navigation and Mobile Apps------Yes
7.0-inch color touch-screen monitor------Yes
Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio------Yes
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link------Yes
Front and Rear Sonar System------Yes
Power sliding moonroof with tilt------Yes