2018 Nissan Altima: Specifications

Engine

Altima 2.5

Name

QR25DE

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Transverse

Cylinders / configuration

I4

Block / head composition

Aluminum/aluminum

Displacement (liters / cc)

2.5L/ 2,488 cc

Horsepower/PZEV

179 @6000 RPM

Torque (lb-ft)

177 @ 4000 RPM

Bore & stroke (mm)

89.0 x 100.0

Compression ratio (:1)

10.3

Maximum engine speed

6,200 RPM

Induction system

Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection

Valvetrain

4 valves per cylinder; w/CVTCS on intake and exhaust valves

Engine cover

S

Engine mounts (4 mounts per vehicle)

2 liquid filled, 2 solid w/anti-torque rod

Recommended fuel

Regular unleaded

Emissions system

Oxygen sensor, catalyzer

Emission certification level

LEV-III SULEV30

Exhaust

Dual outlets

Electrical

Ignition system

Electronic (direct ignition)

Starter

1.7 kW

Alternator

110 amp

Battery

12V

Transmission and Drive System

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Drive configuration

Front-engine / front-wheel drive

Transmission type
     Next-generation Xtronic transmission

S

Gear ratio

4-cyl. Xtronic: 2.631 – 0.378

Reverse

0.745

Final drive ratio (:1)

4.828

Gear ratio range

7.0

7 virtual gears in manumatic mode

-

S

-

-

Manual shift mode with paddle shifters

-

S

-

-

Brakes

Standard

     Front                                            

Type

Power-assisted vented disc
11.7 x 1.02

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

     Rear

Type

Power-assisted solid disc
11.5 x 0.35

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
     Number of wheels
     Number of channels
     Number of sensors

S
4
4
4

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

S

Brake Assist (BA)

S

Parking brake

Foot brake

Steering

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Type

Electronic Hydraulic Power-Assisted Steering (EHPS)

Power assisted

S (Vehicle-speed-sensitive)

Overall ratio (:1)

16.4:1

Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.8

Turning diameter – curb-to-curb (ft.)

37.4

Steering Wheel

3-spoke urethane
3-spoke leather-wrapped
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone switches

S

-

-

S

S

Heated

-

-

O

S

Suspension

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Front
     Stabilizer bar

Independent strut w/ coil springs, aluminum links
22.2 mm, except SR: 24.2 mm

Rear
     Stabilizer bar

Multi-link independent suspension
20.0 mm, except SR: 26.5 mm

ZF Sachs shock absorbers

S

Active Understeer Control

S

SR-tuned suspension with 24.2 mm front stabilizer bar, 26.5 mm rear stabilizer bar, revised damper and bushings tuning

-

S

-

-

Body / Chassis

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

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

Wheels & Tires

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Wheels

     16x7.0J steel with bolt-on cover

S

-

     16x7.0J aluminum-alloy, painted finish

O

-

-

-

     17x7.5J aluminum-alloy, machine finished

-

-

S

S

     18x7.5J aluminum-alloy Sport design

-

S

-

-

     18x7.5J Black Midnight Edition aluminum-alloy

-

O

-

-

Tires

     Continental/Hankook 215/60R16

S

-

-

-

     Continental/Michelin 215/55R17

-

-

S

S

     Dunlop 235/45R18

-

S

-

-

Temporary spare tire

T135/90D16

S

Location

Trunk

Lights

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Headlights

     Type

Halogen
LED low beam

S
-

S
-

S
-

S
S

     LED signature daytime running lights

 -

-

S

S

     2-stage Smart Auto on/off

S

S

S

S

     Headlight activation w/4 wiper cycles

S

S

S

S

     Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

-

S

S

S

     Smoked headlight housings

-

S

-

S

     Smoked taillight housings

-

S

-

-

Fog lights

-

S

S

S

Outside mirror-mounted LED turn signals

-

-

O

S

Center High-Mounted Stop Light (LED)

S

Exterior Features

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Active grille shutters

S

Rear decklid spoiler

-

S

-

-

Midnight Edition – Black 18-inch SR aluminum-alloy wheels, black mirror caps, black spoiler, black “Altima” and “SR” rear emblems, black V-motion grille, black rear license plate holder

-

O

-

-

Seating

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Capacity

5 passenger

Materials

     Woven fabric

S

-

S

-

     Sport cloth

-

S

-

-

     Leather appointments, perforated

-

-

-

S

     Prima-Tex™ appointed seats, unique design

-

O

-

-

Front seats

Type

Zero gravity bucket

     Heated

-

O

O

S

     Driver’s seat

      6-way manual
6-way power
 8-way power
       Power lumbar

S
O
-
-

-
-
S
S

-
-
S
S

-
-
S
S

     Passenger’s seat

4-way manual
4-way power

S
-

S
-

S
-

-
S

     Front seatback pockets

S (except 2.5 driver’s seat)

Rear seats

Type

3-across bench

     60/40 split fold-down

S

     Fold-down release

In cabin and in trunk

Audio

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Head unit and speakers

  AM/FM/CD with 6 speakers

S

S

S

-

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

-

-

-

S

5.0-inch display audio

S

S

S

S

7.0-inch VGA color display

-

O

O

O

MP3/WMA compatibility

S

Speed sensitive audio volume control

S

Radio Data System (RDS)

S

USB port with iPod® connectivity

S

S

S

S

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

-

O

S

S

Connectivity and Navigation

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

NissanConnectSM with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™

-

O

O

-

NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Services featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™

-

-

-

O

SiriusXM® Traffic and Travel Link (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

-

O

O

O

Turn-by-turn navigation integration into Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display

-

O

O

O

Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant

S

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

S

Streaming audio via Bluetooth®

S

Siri Eyes Free™ Voice Recognition

S

Instrumentation

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

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

S

Compass

-

-

O

S

Nissan Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display 4-inch LCD in-dash vehicle information display system
    Custom selectable settings
    System warning information
    Tire pressure readouts (2.5 S and above trim levels)
    Audio
    Navigation (if equipped)

S

Comfort & Convenience Features

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Nissan Intelligent Key®  with Push Button Ignition

S

Power windows
     Driver Auto up/down w/auto reverse
Passenger Auto up/down w/auto reverse

S
-

S
-

S
O

-
S

Power door locks with selective unlocking

S

Dual power remote-controlled sideview mirrors – fixed

S

S

S

-

Dual power remote-controlled sideview mirrors – folding

-

-

O

S

Sideview mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals

-

-

O

S

Remote keyless entry system w/remote
   trunk opener, front windows lowering

S

Steering wheel mounted cruise control switches

S

S

S

S

Steering wheel mounted control switches
  (audio, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System)

S

Center console w/armrest, 12V power outlet, CD/DVD case storage

S

Cup holders

Front/Rear

2 in center console/2 in armrest

Bottle holders

4 total (1 each in front and rear doors)

Glove compartment w/damper and lock

S

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

-

-

O

S

Rearview Monitor

S

S

S

S

Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control

-

-

S

S

Front HVAC system microfilter

S

Rear heating/cooling vents

-

-

O

S

Flat blade variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle

S

Power sliding glass moonroof

-

-

O

O

Black interior trim with chrome trim finish

S

Brushed Silver Wave trim finishers (Beige interior)

-

-

-

S

Carbon Wave finishers (Charcoal interior)

-

-

-

S

Unique sport interior accents

-

S

-

-

Front map lights with sunglass holder

S

Rear reading lights

S

Mood lamp in roof console

-

-

O

S

Cruise control

S

Remote engine starter

O

O

-

-

Remote engine starter with Intelligent Climate Control

-

O

S

S

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

-

-

-

O

Easy Fill Tire Alert

S

Passenger Restraint Systems

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) 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

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

Child Safety

Child seat upper tether anchors

3 (rear seat)

Power window lockout button

S

LATCH System

Child safety rear door locks

Emergency inside trunk release

Impact Safety

Energy-absorbing steering column
Zone Body construction with front & rear crumple zones
Hood buckling creases & safety stops
Pipe-style steel side door guard beams
Knee bolsters
Slide-away brake pedal assembly
Break-away engine mounts
Body side reinforcements

S

Active Safety

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

S

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

S

Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)

S

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

-

-

S

S

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

-

-

S

S

Security

Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Vehicle Security System

S

Exterior (inches)

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Wheelbase

109.3

Overall length

191.9

Overall width

72.0

Overall height

57.8

58.0

57.8

Track width front/rear

62.4/62.4

62.0/62.0

62.4/62.4

Trunk liftover

26.5

26.7

26.6

Coefficient of drag (Cd)

0.275

0.278

0.265

0.265

Interior (inches)

Front

Back

Head room (w/o moonroof)

40.0

37.1

Head room (with moonroof)

39.1

37.1

Leg room

45.0

36.1

Hip room

54.0

52.1

Shoulder room

56.4

56.4

Weights

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Curb (pounds)

Front
Rear
Total

1,935
1,277
3,212

1,957
1,301
3,258

1,946
1,287
3,233

1,958
1,296
3,254

Weight distribution (%)
     (front/rear)

60/40

GVWR (pounds)

4,226

Capacities

Fuel tank (gallons)

18.0

Engine oil (quarts)

4.6

Engine coolant (quarts)

(TBC)

Volume (cubic feet)

Passenger compartment (w/o moonroof)

101.9

Passenger compartment (w/moonroof)

100.5

Cargo

15.4

Total – w/o moonroof / w/moonroof

117.5 / 115.9

EPA Fuel Economy
(Actual mileage may vary)

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

City

27

26

27

27

Highway

38

37

38

38

Combined

31

30

31

31

Classification

Mid-size

2.5 S

2.5 SR

2.5 SV

2.5 SL

Convenience Package: 6-way power driver’s seat, remote engine start

O

-

-

-

Special Edition Package: NissanConnect with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, Nissan Navigation with voice guidance, 7.0-inch color touch-screen display, Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, SiriusXM® Traffic, SiriusXM® Travel Link™ (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately); Prima-Tex™ appointed seats; heated front seats; unique wheel finish; unique seat design; remote engine start

-

O

-

-

Midnight Edition: Black 18-inch SR aluminum-alloy wheels; black mirror caps; black spoiler; black “Altima” and “SR” rear emblems; black V-motion grille; black rear license plate holder 

-

O

-

-

SV Technology Package: Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt; NissanConnect with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, Nissan Navigation with voice guidance, 7.0-inch color touch-screen display, Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, SiriusXM® Traffic, SiriusXM® Travel Link™ (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately); front heated cloth seats; heated outside mirrors; heated steering wheel; rear passenger console air conditioning vents; sideview mirrors with integrated LED turn signals; manual folding sideview mirrors; front passenger window with one-touch auto up/down; auto-dimming rearview mirror; HomeLink® Universal Transceiver; compass; mood lamp in roof console

-

-

O

-

SL Tech Package: Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt; Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC); NissanConnect with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, Nissan Navigation with voice guidance, 7.0-inch color touch-screen display, Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, SiriusXM® Traffic, SiriusXM® Travel Link™ (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately); NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM®; LED headlights with signature daytime running lights

-

-

-

O

Engine

Altima 3.5

Name

VQ35DE

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Transverse

Cylinders / configuration

V6

Block / head composition

Aluminum/aluminum

Displacement (liters / cc)

3.5L / 3,498 cc

Horsepower/PZEV

270 @ 6400 RPM

Torque (lb-ft)

251 @ 4,400 RPM

Bore & stroke (mm)

95.5 x 81.4

Compression ratio (:1)

10.3

Maximum engine speed

6,600 RPM

Induction system

Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection

Valvetrain

4 valves per cylinder with E-VTC

Engine cover

S

Engine mounts (4 mounts per vehicle)

2 electronically controlled, 2 solid, 2 solid w/anti-torque rod

Recommended fuel

Regular unleaded

Emissions system

Oxygen sensor, catalyzer

Emission certification level

Tier 3, Bin 125

Exhaust

Dual outlets

Electrical

Ignition system

Electronic (direct ignition)

Spark plugs

Platinum / iridium tipped

Starter

1.7 kW

Alternator

130 amp

Battery

12V

Transmission and Drive System

Drive configuration

Front-engine / front-wheel drive

Transmission type
     Next-generation Xtronic transmission

S

Gear ratio

V6 Xtronic: 2.413 – 0.383

Reverse

0.745

Final drive ratio (:1)

4.602

Gear ratio range

6.3

Paddle shifters (steering wheel-mounted)

S

7 virtual “gears” in manumatic mode

S

Brakes

     Front                                            

Type

Power-assisted vented disc
11.7 x 1.02

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

     Rear

Type

Power-assisted solid disc
11.5 x 0.35

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
     Number of wheels
     Number of channels
     Number of sensors

S
4
4
4

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

S

Brake Assist

S

Parking brake

Foot brake

Steering

Type

Electronic Hydraulic Power-Assisted Steering (EHPS)

Power assisted

S (Vehicle-speed-sensitive)

Overall ratio (:1)

16.4:1

Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.8

Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.)

37.4

Steering Wheel

3-spoke leather-wrapped
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone switches
Audio switches
Heated

S

S

S

S

Suspension

Front

     Stabilizer bar

Independent strut w/ coil springs, aluminum links
23.0 mm

Rear
     Stabilizer bar

Multi-link independent suspension
20.0 mm

Twin tube shock absorbers

S

Active Understeer Control

S

Body / Chassis

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

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

Wheels & Tires

Wheels

     18x7.5J aluminum-alloy

S

Tires

     Dunlop 235/45/R18

S

Temporary spare tire

T135/90D16

S

Location

Trunk

Lights

Headlights

     Type

LED low beam
LED high beam

S

S

     2-stage auto on/off

S

     Headlight activation w/4 wiper cycles

S

     Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

S

     Smoked headlight housings

S

Fog lights

S

Outside mirror-mounted LED turn signals

S

Center High-Mounted Stop Light (LED)

S

Seating

Capacity

5 passenger

Materials

     Leather appointments, perforated

S

Front seats

Type

Zero gravity bucket

     Heated

S

     Driver’s seat

     8-way power
       Power lumbar

S
S

     Passenger’s seat

4-way power

S

     Front seatback pockets

S

Rear seats

Type

3-across bench

     60/40 split fold-down

S

     Fold-down release in cabin and in trunk

S

     2-way height adjustable head restraints

S

Audio

Head unit and speakers

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

S

MP3/WMA compatibility

S

Speed sensitive audio volume control

S

Radio Data System (RDS)

S

USB port with iPod® connectivity

S

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

S

Connectivity and Navigation

NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Services featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™

S

7.0-inch color display with multi-touch control

S

Nissan Navigation System with voice guidance

S

SiriusXM® Traffic (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

S

SiriusXM® Travel Link (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

S

Automatic collision notification, emergency call, stolen vehicle locator

S

Remote Services, including Start/Stop, lock/unlock, flash lights, sound horn; customizable alerts, including drive zone, valet, curfew and speed alerts

S

Dealer service scheduling and maintenance alerts (SiriusXM® subscriptions required, sold separately)

S

Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant

S

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

S

Streaming audio via Bluetooth®

S

Siri Eyes Free™ Voice Recognition

S

Instrumentation

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

S

Compass

S

Nissan Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display 4-inch LCD in-dash vehicle information display system
    Custom selectable settings
    System warning information
    Tire pressure readouts
    Audio
    Navigation (if equipped)

S

Passenger Restraint Systems

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) 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

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

Child Safety

Child seat upper tether anchors

3 (rear seat)

Power window lockout button

S

LATCH System

Child safety rear door locks

Emergency inside trunk release

Impact Safety

Energy-absorbing steering column
Zone Body construction with front & rear crumple zones
Hood buckling creases & safety stops
Pipe-style steel side door guard beams
Knee bolsters
Slide-away brake pedal assembly
Break-away engine mounts
Body side reinforcements

S

Active Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

S

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

S

Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)

S

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

S

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

S

Security

Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Vehicle Security System

S

Exterior (inches)

Wheelbase

109.3

Overall length

191.9

Overall width

72.0

Overall height

57.9

Track width front/rear

62.0/62.0

Trunk liftover

26.7

Coefficient of drag (Cd)

0.288

Interior (inches)

Front

Back

Head room (with moonroof)

39.1

37.1

Leg room

45.0

36.1

Hip room

54.0

52.1

Shoulder room

56.4

56.4

Weights

Curb (pounds)

Front
Rear
Total

2,143
1,320
3,463

Weight distribution (%)
     (front/rear)

62/38

GVWR (pounds)

4,414

Capacities

Fuel tank (gallons)

18.0

Engine oil (quarts)

5.1

Engine coolant (quarts)

na

Volume (cubic feet)

Passenger compartment (w/moonroof)

100.5

Cargo

15.4

Total –w/moonroof

115.9

EPA Fuel Economy
(Actual mileage may vary)

City

22

Highway

32

Combined

26

Classification

Mid-size