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2018 Nissan Altima
2018 model year

What's new for 2018.

The 2018 Altima receives significant safety and connectivity upgrades as standard equipment. Automated Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning are now standard on all trims. Connectivity is improved with the addition of standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the SV and SL trims. A new 2.5 SR Special Edition package is also introduced.

Safety

  • Standard Automated Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning on all models.
  • Standard Intelligent Cruise Control and Navigation on the 3.5 SL trim.

Technology

  • Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on SV and SL trims.

Trims

  • New 2.5 SR Special Edition package adds remote start, heated seats, and a 7.0-inch touchscreen.

Trims

6 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2018 Nissan Altima

2.5 S

Horsepower
179
City MPG
27
Highway MPG
38
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 / 38
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • RearView Monitor
  • Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
  • Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System
  • Siri Eyes Free
  • Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant
  • AM/FM/CD audio system with 5.0-inch color monitor
  • Intelligent Auto Headlights
  • Active Grille Shutters

The trims, side by side.

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

6 of 6 trims
2018 Nissan Altima · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5 S
2.5 SR
SR Special Edition
2.5 SV
2.5 SL
3.5 SL
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)27 / 38 / 3126 / 37 / 3026 / 37 / 3027 / 38 / 3127 / 38 / 3122 / 32 / 26
Horsepower179 hp179 hp179 hp179 hp179 hp270 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5 S2.5 SRSR Special Edition2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
DrivetrainFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionXtronic 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 V6
TypeInline 4-cylinderInline 4-cylinderInline 4-cylinderInline 4-cylinderInline 4-cylinderV6
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.53.5
Horsepower179179179179179270
Horsepower RPM600060006000600060006400
Torque lb ft177177177177177251
Torque RPM400040004000400040004400
2.5 S2.5 SRSR Special Edition2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
City MPG272626272722
Highway MPG383737383832
Combined MPG313030313126
2.5 S2.5 SRSR Special Edition2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Length (in)191.9191.9191.9191.9191.9191.9
Width (in)727272727272
Height (in)57.8585857.857.957.9
Wheelbase (in)109.3109.3109.3109.3109.3109.3
2.5 S2.5 SRSR Special Edition2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Wheel size (in)161818171718
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishwith wheel coversMachine-finishedGunmetalMachine-finishedMachine-finishedMachine-finished
Tire typeP215/60TR16 all-seasonP235/45VR18 all-seasonP235/45VR18 all-seasonP215/55VR17 all-seasonP215/55VR17 all-seasonP235/45VR18 all-season
2.5 S2.5 SRSR Special Edition2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Forward collision warningYesYesYesYesYesYes
Automatic emergency brakingYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rearview monitorYesYesYesYesYesYes
Blind spot warning–––YesYesYes
Rear cross traffic alert–––YesYesYes
2.5 S2.5 SRSR Special Edition2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Intelligent Forward Collision WarningYesYesYesYesYesYes
Automatic Emergency BrakingYesYesYesYesYesYes
RearView MonitorYesYesYesYesYesYes
Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button IgnitionYesYesYesYesYesYes
Bluetooth Hands-free Phone SystemYesYesYesYesYesYes
Siri Eyes FreeYesYesYesYesYesYes
Hands-free Text Messaging AssistantYesYesYesYesYesYes
AM/FM/CD audio system with 5.0-inch color monitorYesYesYesYesYesYes
Intelligent Auto HeadlightsYesYesYesYesYesYes
Active Grille ShuttersYesYesYesYesYesYes
Sport-tuned suspension-YesYes---
Paddle shifters with manual shift mode-YesYes---
18-inch Machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels-YesNo---
Rear sport spoiler-YesYes---
Smoked headlight and taillight housings-YesYes---
Fog lights-YesYes---
8-way power driver's seat-YesYesYesYesYes
2-way driver's power lumbar support-YesYes---
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob-YesYes---
18-inch gunmetal aluminum-alloy wheels--Yes---
Sport Prima-Tex-appointed seats--Yes---
Heated front seats--Yes---
Nissan Navigation System--Yes---
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto--Yes---
7.0-inch multi-touch control color monitor--Yes---
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link--Yes---
Remote Engine Start System--Yes---
17-inch Machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels---YesYesYes
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control---YesYesYes
Remote Engine Start System with Intelligent Climate Control---YesYesYes
Blind Spot Warning---YesYesYes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert---YesYesYes
SiriusXM Satellite Radio---YesYesYes
Bose Premium Audio System with 9 speakers----YesYes
Leather-appointed seats----YesYes
Heated front seats and steering wheel----YesYes
4-way power front-passenger's seat----YesYes
HomeLink Universal Transceiver----YesYes
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with digital compass----YesYes
Heated outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators----YesYes
Rear passenger air conditioning vents----YesYes
LED headlights with signature-----Yes
Power sliding glass moonroof-----Yes
Intelligent Cruise Control-----Yes
Front and Rear Sonar System-----Yes
NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM-----Yes