2026 Nissan Altima Press Kit

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2026 Nissan Altima

Nissan’s well-equipped midsize sedan boasts impressive technology, inspired design and available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.

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Up to 36 mpg1

  • More road trip fun, fewer gas station stops

Nissan Safety Shield® 3602

  • Added peace of mind for every drive

Intuitive phone connectivity

  • Available wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android AutoTM

$27,580 – $30,4803

  • On sale now

What's new

  • SR Midnight Edition package adds distinctive, darkened appearance with black exterior trim, black 19-inch alloy wheels and a black roof.
  • Streamlined gradewalk features well-equipped SV and SR grades.

Design

  • Sporty design accents on Altima SR include sports seats with color contrast stitching, gloss black exterior trim, leather shift knob, sport exhaust tips and 19-inch wheels.
  • Striking new two-tone color options for SR Midnight Edition include Pearl White TriCoat, Tactical Green Metallic or Gray Sky Pearl paint paired with a black roof.
  • Zero Gravity Seat front seat design provides weightless-like comfort, helping make long drives less taxing.

Tech

  • Standard 8-inch touchscreen featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM connectivity.
  • Available 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
  • Available wireless phone charger and up to four USB ports.

Safety and driver assistance

  • Enjoy the reassurance of standard Nissan Safety Shield® 3602, including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Automatic Braking.
  • Park confidently with the Intelligent Around View® Monitor2 (available, SR).
  • Get a helping hand for steering, acceleration and braking on highways with available ProPILOT Assist2.
  • Maintain proper tire inflation with Easy-Fill Tire Alert.

Performance

  • Up to 188 horsepower and 36 mpg highway1 from standard 2.5-liter direct-injection engine.
  • Altima SR invigorates every drive with the added performance of sport-tuned suspension, sport seats, 19-inch wheels and paddle shifters. 
  • Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive gives drivers more confidence and control in varied weather conditions.

# # #

  1. CITY, HIGHWAY and COMBINED: 2026 Altima EPA Fuel Economy based on regular fuel: Altima 2.5-liter SV/SR FWD: 26/36/30 mpg; Altima 2.5-liter SV/SR AWD: 25/33/28 mpg. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions - use for comparison only.
  2. Driver-assist and safety features have limitations which affect how they function in certain situations. The driver must never rely exclusively on any vehicle feature to warn about, prevent, or lessen the severity of a collision.  It is the driver’s responsibility to always be in control, monitor the surroundings, and safely operate the vehicle. Read your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for further information.
  3. 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 $1,275.
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2026 Nissan Altima Pricing

BASE VEHICLE Description

Suggested List Price(1)
Effective Date: December 2025

SV FWD 2.5 I4 CVT  $27,580
SR FWD 2.5 I4 CVT  $28,980
SV AWD 2.5 I4 CVT  $29,080
SR AWD 2.5 I4 CVT  $30,480

 

FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS Suggested List Price(1)
Effective Date: December 2025
SV SR
Splash Guards  $265
Premium Paint  $450
2-Tone Paint  $500  
2-Tone Premium Paint  $950  
NissanConnect Services  $200  
SV Special Edition  $1,300  
SR Midnight Edition  $2,000  
SV Premium Package  $3,000  
SR Premium Package  $3,400  

 

PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES Suggested List Price(1)
Effective Date: December 2025
SV SR
Clear Bumper Protector  $110
USB Charging Cable Set  $95
Floor Mats and Trunk Mat  $210
Floor Mats, Trunk Mat, Hideaway net, Dual Trunk Hooks  $390
Trunk Organizer Tray with First-aid Kit & Emergency Road Kit  $210
Illuminated Kick Plates  $430
Exterior Ground Lighting with Logo  $590

(1)= Manufacturer's Suggested List Price: Manufacturer's recommended pre-delivery service and factory to dealer allowances included. Excludes tax, title, license, and destination charges. Destination and handling: $1,275

 

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2026 Nissan Altima Specifications

S – Standard O – Option

Mechanical

Engine 

Name

PR25DD

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Transverse

Cylinders / configuration

4-cylinder inline

Block / head composition

Aluminum/aluminum

Displacement (liters / cc)

2.5L / 2,488

Horsepower/PZEV

188 @ 6,000 RPM – FWD
182 @ 6,000 RPM – AWD

Torque (lb-ft)

180 @ 3,600 RPM – FWD
178 @ 3,600 RPM - AWD

Bore x stroke (mm)

89 x 100

Compression ratio (:1)

12.0

Maximum engine speed

6,200 RPM

Induction system

Direct Injection Gas (DIG™)

Valvetrain

4 valves per cylinder; CVTCS on intake and exhaust valves

Recommended fuel

Regular unleaded

Emission certification level

LEV3-SULEV30

Exhaust

Cylinder head integrated exhaust manifold, variable flow (AWD only), stainless steel muffler (center, main), dual outlet

 

Electrical 

Ignition system

Electronic (direct ignition)

Starter

12V

Alternator

120W

Battery

60Ah

Battery saver timing device

S

 

Transmission and Drive System

SV

SR

Drive configuration

Front engine FWD / Front engine AWD

Transmission type

Xtronic

Gear ratio (:1)
Reverse (:1)

2.631 – 0.378
1.96

Final drive ratio (:1)

4.828

Manual shift mode with paddle shifters

-

S

Hill Start Assist

S

 

Brakes

SV

SR

Front

    Type

Power-assisted vented disc

Rotor size diameter and thickness (inches)

11.65 x 1.02

Rear

Type

Power-assisted solid disc

Rotor size diameter and thickness (inches)

FWD: 11.50 x 0.35
AWD: 11.02 x 0.38

Anti-lock Braking System
     Number of wheels
     Number of channels
     Number of sensors

Standard
4
4
4

Electronic Brake Force Distribution

S

Brake Assist

S

Parking brake

Foot brake / mechanical

S

S

Electronic / switch

O

O

 

Steering

SV

SR

Type

Dual-pinion electric-powered steering system

Power assisted

Vehicle-speed-sensitive

Overall ratio (:1)

15.3

Turns – lock-to-lock

2.7

Turning diameter – curb-to-curb (ft.)

37.4

Steering wheel

3-spoke urethane

S

-

3-spoke wrapped and stitched

-

S

Heated

-

O

 

Suspension

SV

SR

Front

Independent strut with coil springs, aluminum
links, 25mm stabilizer bar

Rear

Multi-link independent suspension,
26mm hollow stabilizer bar FWD/22 mm solid stabilizer bar AWD

ZF Sachs monotube rear shock absorbers

S

Sport-tuned suspension

-

S

Active Ride Control

O

S

Intelligent Trace Control

O

S

 

Body / Chassis

2.5L

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant high-strength steel, aluminum-alloy hood

Exterior

Wheels and Tires

SV

SR

Wheels

    17-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts

S

-

    17-inch alloy wheel, gloss black

O

-

    19-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts

O

S

    19-inch aluminum-alloy, gloss black

-

O

     215/55R17 all-season tires

S

-

     235/40R19 all-season tires

O

S

Temporary spare tire – 16 x 4T, steel wheel

S

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, 4-corner pressure readout

S

Easy-Fill Tire Alert

S

 

Lights 

Headlights

     Intelligent Auto Headlights

 

S

     LED

     Daytime Running Lights

     High Beam Assist

Center High-Mounted Stop Light (LED)

S

 

Exterior Features

SV

SR

Active grille shutters

S

Rear decklid spoiler

O

O

Exhaust finisher

O

S

Dark chrome V-motion grille, unique rear diffuser color, exhaust finisher, black side mirror caps, body color door handles

-

S

Rear Sonar System

S

Interior

Seating

SV

SR

Capacity

5 passenger

Materials

     Woven fabric

S

-

     Sport combo

-

S

     Leather-appointed

O

O

Front seats

Type

Zero gravity bucket

    Heated

O

O

Driver’s seat

8-way power

S

S

 2-way power lumbar

O

O

Passenger’s seat

4-way manual

S

S

4-way power

O

O

Rear seats

3-across bench

     60/40 split fold-down

S

     Fold-down release

In cabin and in trunk

 

Audio

SV

SR

AM/FM with 6 speakers

S

Bose® Premium Sound System with AM/FM/AUX with 9 speakers

-

O

7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display

S

8-inch color display with multi-touch control

S

-

12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch control

O

S

SiriusXM® with advanced audio features (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately – three-month trial period included)

S

Two front illuminated USB connection ports (one Type-A, one Type-C)

S

Two rear illuminated USB charge ports (one Type-A, one Type-C)

O

S

 

Connectivity and Navigation

SV

SR

NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® integration and Android Auto™

S

8-inch color display with multi-touch

S

-

12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch

O

S

Wired Apple CarPlay

S

Wired Android Auto

S

Wireless Apple CarPlay

O

S

Wireless Android Auto

O

S

Wireless charging pad

O

S

NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Wi-Fi Hotspot

O

-

Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant

S

Bluetooth® hands-free phone system

S

Streaming audio via Bluetooth®

S

Siri Eyes Free®/Google Assistant™ Voice Recognition

S

 

Instrumentation 

Meters/gauges – Fine Vision illumination
     Speedometer
     Tachometer
     Coolant temperature
     Fuel level with fuel door location indicator

S

 

Comfort and Convenience Features

SV

SR

Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition

S

Power windows with auto up/down with auto reverse – driver side

S

Power door locks with selective unlocking

S

Dual power remote-controlled sideview mirrors – manual folding

S

With turn signal

-

O

Steering wheel-mounted control switches (cruise control, audio, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system)

 

S

Center console with armrest, 12V power outlet and storage

S

Cup holders

4 total (2 in center console / 2 in rear armrest)

Bottle holders

4 total (2 in front door pockets / 2 in rear door pockets)

Glove compartment

S

RearView Monitor

S

S

Intelligent Around View® Monitor

-

O

Front HVAC system microfilter

S

Rear heating/cooling vents

-

S

Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control

O

O

Single panel moonroof

O

O

Flat blade variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle

S

Rear window defroster with timer

S

Dual overhead front map lights with sunglass holder

S

Rear reading lights

S

Cruise control

S

Remote engine start

S

Remote engine start with Intelligent Climate Control

-

O

Intelligent Cruise Control

O

O

Rear Door Alert

S

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor

S

Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags

S

Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection

S

Driver and front passenger supplemental knee air bags

S

Seat-mounted rear passenger side-impact supplemental air bags

S

Seat belts (all seating positions)

Front
Rear

3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver)
3-point ALR/ELR

Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters

Front/Rear

 

Child Safety  

Child seat upper tether anchors

3 (rear seat)

LATCH System

 

S

Child safety rear door locks

S

Emergency inside trunk release

S

 

Impact Safety 

Energy-absorbing steering column

S

Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones

S

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

S

Pipe-style steel side door guard beams

S

Body side reinforcements

S

 

Active Safety 

Anti-lock Braking System

S

Vehicle Dynamic Control

S

Traction Control System

S

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

S

 

Safety, Security and Driving Aids

SV

SR

Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System

S

Vehicle Security System

S

Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection

S

Intelligent Forward Collision Warning

S

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

S

Blind Spot Warning

S

ProPILOT Assist

O

O

Lane Departure Warning

S

Intelligent Lane Intervention

O

O

Rear Automatic Braking

S

Intelligent Driver Alertness

S

 

Exterior (inches)

2.5 SV

2.5 SR

Wheelbase

111.2

Overall length

192.9

Overall width

72.9 in. (without mirrors)

Overall height (FWD)

56.8

56.9

Overall height (AWD)

57.3

57.4

Track width

Front

63.2

62.8

Track width

Rear

63.2

62.8

 

Interior (inches)

Front

Back

Head room without moonroof

39.1

36.9

Head room with moonroof

38.0

36.7

Leg room

43.8

35.2

Shoulder room

58.2

57.1

Hip room

54.7

54.5

 

Weights (pounds)

SV FWD

SV AWD

SR FWD

SR AWD

Curb

Front

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

Rear

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

Total

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

GVWR

TBD

 

Capacities 

Fuel tank (gallons) (FWD / AWD)

16.2 / 16.0

Engine oil (quarts)

5.6

 

Volume (cubic feet)

Passenger compartment (without moonroof)

100.6

Passenger compartment (with moonroof)

98.8

Cargo

15.4

Total – without moonroof/with moonroof

116.0 /114.3

 

EPA Fuel Economy
(Actual mileage may vary)

SV FWD

SV AWD

SR FWD

SR AWD

City

26

25

26

25

Highway

36

33

36

33

Combined

30

28

30

28

Classification

Midsize

Options

 

SV

SR

SV Premium Package: Single panel moonroof, body-color outside mirrors, heated front seats, leather-appointed seats, 2-way driver power lumbar, 4-way power passenger seat, wrapped and stitched steering wheel, leather shift knob, 19-inch alloy wheels, Active Ride Control, Intelligent Trace Control, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, ProPILOT Assist with steering assist and Intelligent Cruise Control with Full Speed Range and Hold, Intelligent Lane Intervention, exhaust finishers, NissanConnect® with 12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch control, wireless Apple CarPlay®, Wireless Android Auto™, dual zone automatic temperature control, rear air vents, rear USB ports

O

-

SV Special Edition Package: Single panel moonroof, NissanConnect® 12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch control, wireless Apple CarPlay®, wireless Android Auto™, dual zone auto HVAC, visible rear exhaust with finisher, rear spoiler, 17-inch gloss black alloy wheel, body-color outside mirrors, illuminated kick plates, carbon fiber look center console finisher, remote engine start with intelligent climate control, rear air vents, rear USB ports

O

 

 

 

-

SR Premium Package: Leather-appointed sport seats, single panel moonroof, premium sport interior finishers, heated front seats, 2-way driver power lumbar, 4-way power passenger seat, Bose® 9-speaker premium audio system, ProPILOT Assist, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, heated steering wheel, Intelligent Around View® Monitor, wireless Apple CarPlay®, wireless Android Auto™, wireless charging pad, dual zone automatic temperature control, body-color spoiler, turn signal in outside mirrors

-

O

SR Midnight Edition Package: Wireless phone charging pad, dual-zone automatic temperature control, single-panel moonroof, gloss black rear spoiler, Midnight Edition emblem, 19-inch gloss black aluminum-alloy wheels

-

O

S – Standard O – Option

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2026 Nissan Altima Fact Sheet