Nissan Altima Model Years and History

The 2026 Nissan Altima is largely a carryover model featuring an updated streamlined lineup of just two trims: SV and SR. A new Midnight Edition package for the SR trim adds blacked-out exterior accents, a two-tone roof, and 19-inch wheels, while also including a sunroof and dual-zone climate control.

The Nissan Altima carries over with minimal changes for 2025.

The Nissan Altima carries over with minimal changes for 2024.

The Nissan Altima gets a refreshed exterior and removes the Platinum trim for 2023.

A new Midnight Edition Package is now available on the SR trim otherwise the Nissan Altima rolls into 2022 with minimal changes.

The Nissan Altima rolls into 2021 with a couple minor changes, the turbo charged engine is now limited to the FWD SR trim, while the SV trim gets a price reduction.

After a full redesign last year, the Altima receives a few minor updates for 2020. Nissan is including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and high-beam assist for entry level S and SR models. Also new this year are memory function sideview mirrors and Piano-black trim pieces on SV, SL, and Platinum trimmed vehicles.

The Nissan Altima gets a full redesign for 2019, with a redesigned platform, new technology and for the first time, available all-wheel drive. From the outside, the 2019 Altima is immediately recognizable by its new, trapezoidal grill, larger than the one it replaces, but not comically big like the one adorning several of its competitors. The headlights have also been sharpened, while the roof mimics the one in the Maxima, appearing to float thanks to some interesting styling around the rear c-pillars. Nissan are really concentrating on packing the 2019 Altima full of technology, with the car boasting several new features that should make commuting less stressful and easier.

The 2018 Nissan Altima lineup gets minor adjustments by reducing trim levels from seven to five. The base 2.5 and 3.5 SR trim levels are no longer available while the SR midnight edition is carried over. New safety features like advanced Automatic Emergency Braking and Intelligent Forward Collision Warning now come standard for all models. The top of the line Altima 3.5 SL receives standard Intelligent Cruise Control, Navigation, and services like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

The Nissan Altima received a substantial redesign for the 2016 model year and carries over into 2017 unchanged, though a new Altima Midnight Edition is offered on SR models.

The Nissan Altima received a substantial redesign for the 2016 model year. The styling language is new, matching the redesigned Sentra and Maxima with swept back headlights and Nissan's corporate "V-Motion" grille. Inside, the car now offers improved connectivity options as well as better safety features, a quieter ride and a more responsive driving experience. Nissan does its best to make sure a touch of sportiness makes it into every model and the Altima is no exception. A new SR model highlights this philosophy, adding a sportier trim to the Altima lineup.

Only minor changes are in store for the 2015 Nissan Altima. These include touchscreen navigation as well as lane departure and blind spot warnings as standard equipment in the 3.5 SV and 3.5 SL models. These features remain optional in the 2.5L trims.

After a major redesign last year, Nissan has mostly left the Altima alone. Changes include new seating and interior materials, while a new Nissan ConnectSM service provides more smartphone integration and several new apps, upping the convenience value of the 2014 Altima.

Nissan has redesigned the popular Altima sedan inside and out for 2013. The new car boasts a more rigid body than its predecessor, with sleek, flowing sheetmetal and improved aerodynamics. The interior is fitted with premium touches, including plush leather, wood and metallic accents and attractive ambient lighting. Powering it all is a choice of a 182-horsepower 2.5L inline-4 or a potent 270-horsepower 3.5L V6. Each comes standard with a silky smooth continuously variable transmission and 2.5L cars offer up to 38 mpg on the highway. The redesigned Nissan Altima starts at $22,500.

The Nissan Altima returns for 2012 mostly unchanged, with only a few slight feature and option changes. New this year is a Value Package that includes a Bluetooth hands-free system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls and a HomeLink universal garage-door opener. A Bluetooth hands-free interface is now also included in all 3.5 SR models as well as 2.5 S models with the Convenience Package. And there's one color change; the Metallic Slate exterior hue has been replaced for 2012 with Dark Slate. Finally, the Altima Hybrid has been temporarily discontinued for 2012.

Following a thorough refresh of the model lineup in 2010, the Nissan Altima hits 2011 with few changes. A Special Edition package is available on 2.5S models, while three new exterior paint colors are offered: Metallic Slate, Saharan Stone and Brilliant Silver.

The Altima gets a thorough refresh of the model lineup for 2010, including a restyled hood, grille and front bumper, different wheel designs and reconfigured interior trims, colors and materials. Entertainment and technology options have been significantly upgraded in the Altima this year, with new premium audio packages that include a 9-speaker Bose audio system, a Bluetooth hands-free calling interface, a USB port and iPod connectivity, a color display screen and a rearview monitor. Also, a new navigation system includes a larger screen, a 9.3-gigabyte Music Box hard-drive for music storage, Bluetooth Streaming Audio, DVD playback, and XM NavTraffic and NavWeather capabilities. Also for 2010, electronic stability control is now standard across the entire model line, and the top-of-the-line 3.5 SE model of the Altima now gets the 3.5 SR badge instead. Three new exterior colors are offered on the Altima for 2010: Crimson Black, Navy Blue, and Ocean Gray. Gauge illumination has been changed from red to white, while a red-leather interior is offered for the first time on the coupe.

Following a 2007 redesign and the launch of a two-door coupe in 2008, this year's lineup of Altimas carries on largely unchanged.

A new coupe body style--slightly smaller in size and lighter in weight, with unique styling inside and out--joins the Nissan Altima line for 2008. After being completely redesigned for the 2007 model year, the Altima sedan enters '08 with only a few equipment changes. Throughout the model line, anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution are now standard, a new diversity antenna is included, and XM satellite radio is now available.

Nissan's best seller, the Altima, received a major redesign in 2007, it's first since 2002. The four-door sedan now rests on the all-new "D" platform, the engine has been lowered by 30 mm, the front suspension has been redesigned, all of which has improved the already credible ride. The wheelbase is nearly an inch shorter, but due to interior changes that included moving the cowl and rear glass, the size of the interior and trunk remain largely unchanged. The Altima continues to offer two engines: the base and S trims have a 2.5L four-cylinder with 175 hp, while the SE and SL models sport a 3.5L V6 that puts out 270 hp (vs. 250 hp for 2006). Both engines have a drive-by-wire throttle, and Nissan's Xtronic CVT with manual mode is available as an option on all but the base trim, which instead is only available with a 6-speed. New standard equipment for 2007 includes front, side seat-mounted, and side curtain air bags, push-button ignition with Intelligent Key, disc brakes all around, and a one-touch driver's window. The quality of materials has been refined, and the exterior has been freshened as well. Touch-screen navigation, Bluetooth, a rearview monitor, a Bose audio system, HID headlights, and dual-zone automatic temperature control are all now optional equipment. The hybrid Altima, a first for Nissan, became available in the winter of 2007.