2023 Nissan Altima SR | Sexiest Altima Ever?

The trifecta of Sentra, Altima and Maxima has been a mainstay of Nissan’s lineup for decades and even as its trucks outsell the cars nearly 2-to-1, the Altima remains the brand’s second bestseller. For 2023 the Altima gets a once-over, sharpening its appearance and bolstering its tech.

MSRP as-tested: $36,480

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2023 Nissan Altima SR VC-Turbo

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[ZZZZ-mkv]

Best looking Altima ever. If I were in the market for a sedan I'd definitely consider it. From what I've read, it seems the CVT has been vastly upgraded recently.

[rj]

I think the refresh looks great and the wheels are sweet!

[beekaye]

Since they dropped the Maxima, they should make he SR with Maxima SR engine and Suspension, plus put Panoramic Roof

[_baller]

I'm not a big fan of grille over bumper designs but this does it alright

[shyngyskopbayev]

Many people complain about the cvt in this vehicle and I’m stressed about it. I’m stressed that people complain about the cvt on the 2023 Altima I’m stressed about it.

[carmel]

I don’t know why Nissan doesn’t put AWD in the Altima with the VC-Turbo as an option.

[northstar]

Steve, I actually rented one of these from Hertz as a Manager's Special. Could not believe how much pull the engine had. Great review!

[FacundoLandoni]

Great review Steve! I completely agree with you, it’s nice to see a sedan like this in these days!

[khunopie]

In the 90s a friend of mine who made Lambo money, but hated spending it, CHOSE to drive an Altima.
Let that sink in.
8.1 Maximas/10

[alextab]

I saw this in a parking lot today, and it caught me eye. very few cars that look this good

[Tinrs]

lol ive owned 3 Altimas in my life..04-16 & 20.. i loved them and mines were reliable. my 2016 drove a 8hr trip and used only 1/2 tank of gas.
Sadly i feel they need to add awd, get rid of the CVT and add digit dash and it should be more competitive. If you travel alot like i used to it the best travel relax comfort vehicle out there.

[jazzjokesjalopies]

Better looking than others in this segment from Japan.

[ers]

I wish that hood was a full clamshell. That cut line right up front is an eye sore on an otherwise handsome package. The Jaguar F-Pace had this same issue but remedied it during a mid cycle refresh.

[javierhommyriveradeleon]

Can't wait for A new Sentra Nismo

[bosse]

Sure looks good. A manual transmission would have been fun.

[MediumBluWonder]

I am glad to see Nissan is still making a compelling mid-size sedan. Outside of the small omission of the lack of LED taillights, it's a very solid player. Hopefully, before the end of this generation's life cycle, and the almost inevitable replacement by an electric sedan, we get to see the transmission out of the current generation pathfinder finds its way in here, along with AWD.

[jackchn]

Cvt and the variable compression engine? That’s not a recipe for reliability….but otherwise, Great review Steve!

[mikeg]

Have they finally corrected the cvt issues
?

[bob]

That's a good looking car, nice colour too!

[BanBiofuels]

They should have a hybrid version of this vehicle.