2020 Nissan Altima Key Facts and Figures

QUICK TAKE:

  • Expressive design and uplifting interior, two powertrains – including the company's world-first variable compression turbo engine
  • Nissan Safety Shield 360 as now standard for the Altima SR, SV, SL and Platinum grades
  • Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive offers all-weather handling and driving confidence
  • Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology includes available ProPILOT Assist, standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

Entering its second year of production in 2020, the Nissan Altima continues as the new standard for mid-size sedan design – offering available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, ProPILOT Assist and Nissan Safety Shield 360 technologies, the choice of two advanced engines and expressive exterior and interior designs. Among the many accolades received by Altima in its debut year, the 2019 Altima SR equipped with a 2.0-liter VC-Turbo engine was named to Automobile magazine's prestigious "All-Stars" list.

Enhancements for the new model year include the addition of Nissan Safety Shield 360 as standard for the Altima SR. Also new is the Driver Assist Package for the Altima S grade – making Safety Shield 360 technology available across the entire 2020 Altima lineup. Other changes include the addition of a mirror memory function to the Platinum grade and Piano Black interior finishers to SV, SL and Platinum grade levels.

The range of available safety and convenience features also includes standard Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW) and Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) on all grades. Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) is standard on the Altima Platinum.

The 2020 Altima is offered in a choice of two powerplants, both newly introduced last model year. Standard on all grade levels is the 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine. The 2.0-liter VC-Turbo inline 4-cylinder delivers near V6-level performance with 4-cylinder fuel economy. The engine is available on Altima SR and Platinum VC-Turbo front-wheel drive grades. Both engines are matched with a next-generation Xtronic transmission. In addition to its standard front-wheel drive, the 2020 Altima also offers available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, which is available on all trim levels equipped with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine.

PRODUCT AND MARKETPLACE HIGHLIGHTS

  • World-first production VC-Turbo engine
  • 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
  • Rated at 248 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque @ 1,600 rpm (premium fuel)
  • Variable compression ratio – 8.0:1 – 14.0:1
  • Bore and stroke 84.0 x 90.1 @ 8.0:1 CR; 84.0 x 88.9 @ 14.0:1 compression ratio
  • 6,000 rpm redline
  • Direct injection + port injection
  • Available on SR and Platinum FWD models
  • Upscale interior with premium materials and craftsmanship
  • Five-passenger seating
  • Open, airy cabin
  • "Gliding wing" instrument panel design
  • NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seats
  • Standard 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Available 4-way power-adjustable front passenger's seats
  • Available Bose® Premium Audio System with nine speakers
  • 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine
  • 80% new or redesigned parts
  • 188 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm / 180 lb-ft of torque @ 3,600 rpm (FWD)
  • 182 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm / 178 lb-ft of torque @ 3,600 rpm (AWD)
  • Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™)
  • Standard on all Altima grades
  • Available Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking (RAB), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), radar-based Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and High Beam Assist (HBA)
  • Standard Xtronic transmission with expanded lock-up area for improved efficiency
  • Available paddle shifters
  • Available NissanConnect® with Navigation and Services with Nissan Door to Door Connected Navigation
  • Standard front-wheel drive
  • Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (2.5-liter engine-equipped models only)
  • Nine available exterior colors: Scarlet Ember Tintcoat that changes hue with the light and vibrant Sunset Drift ChromaFlair® orange

Models: S, SR, SV, SL and Platinum
Powertrain:  Powertrain:
Suspension:  Independent front, multi-link rear with Active Understeer Control
Fuel Economy: 2.5-liter: Altima S, SV, SL: 28/39/32 FWD; 26/36/30 AWD; Altima SR, Platinum: 27/37/31 FWD; 25/35/29 AWD
2.0-liter VC-T: 25/34/29 mpg city/highway/combined (FWD only)

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices1 (MSRP) for the 2020 Nissan Altima Sedan: 

Model

Engine/Drive

MSRP

Altima S

2.5-liter / FWD

$24,100 USD

Altima SR

2.5-liter / FWD

$25,700 USD

Altima SV

2.5-liter / FWD

$27,880 USD

Altima SL

2.5-liter / FWD

$30,240 USD

Altima Platinum

2.5-liter / FWD

$32,180 USD

Altima S

2.5-liter / AWD

$25,450 USD

Altima SR

2.5-liter / AWD

$27,050 USD

Altima SV

2.5-liter / AWD

$29,230 USD

Altima SL

2.5-liter / AWD

$31,590 USD

Altima Platinum

2.5-liter / AWD

$33,530 USD

Altima SR

2.0-liter VC-Turbo / FWD

$29,750 USD

Altima Platinum

2.0-liter VC-Turbo / FWD

$35,180 USD

  1. MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license fees and destination charges. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice. Destination and handling $925.
Issued by Nissan