Interior

Inside the car the Altima drivers are going to enjoy the bucket seat design for the front row and the leather interior choice overall. This is complimented by plenty of arm space, sufficient cavities for cups and item placement, robust leg room, and contoured digital panel display for the interior controls. Dual zone climate control also adds a nice touch for individual differences when traveling with passengers.

Technology

Push-button ignition, digital GPS display and map directions, numerous environment management control buttons on the steering wheel, and lane steering sensing are just the beginning of the package that an Altima driver is delivered with the 2019 model. Added or enhanced technology also includes the safety systems covered below, personal phone assist and message management, and satellite radio service via Sirius XM. Add in the multiple features for local digital Internet search to find a destination as well as the Bose high-end audio support and the technology of the Altima speaks for itself.

Performance

It scored a 29 mpg performance with a 2.5 liter engine, and the stronger 3.5 liter engine still range in with a 24 mpg average as well. The split ratings ring in at 27 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the freeway according to Nissan. More fundamental for car buyers, the Altima packages have some of the highest mileage performances for the car's categories when it comes to head-to-head ratings. Driving down the road the steering will feel light to the touch and the dashboard controls are easy to manage and adapt with the addition of voice commands if desired.

Safety

There isn't much more that a car manufacturer can say about its model when it comes to safety when it wins a top safety pick from the insurance industry's famous safety testing (IIHS). Safety includes automated systems for:

• Rear view camera access
• Remote engine start
• Blind-spot warnings
• Lane-departure alerts

Forward collision sensors as well as emergency braking are also included in all packages, and those who put on the miles will enjoy the adaptive cruise control feature. And this is in addition to the standard features that come with all cars including anti-lock braking, reinforced car framing, air bags, and high-impact energy-absorbing impact body zones to keep the passengers inside safe from a collision hit.

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