Professional Reviews

• “With its big V6 and sports suspension, the Nissan Altima has suddenly turned into a sporty alternative to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.” — New Car Test Drive
• “Nissan definitely doesn't want you asleep at the wheel.” — USA Today
• “Gooseneck hinges...intrude into the useable [trunk] space.” — New Car Test Drive
• “[The four cylinder] is quite noisy at the top end.” — Automobile
• “Handsome and aggressive new body” — Edmunds.com
• “It's not as good as a Passat inside, but then nothing in this class is.” — Automobile
• “More room inside than even the Maxima.” — AutoWeek
• “Interiors were the weak link...the leather looked cheap...the plastics felt flimsy.” — USA Today
• “Nobody should feel claustrophobic in the rear seat.” — The Detroit News
• “Plenty of convenient storage areas and huge cupholders” — iZoom.com
• “[The 3.5-liter V6] is incredibly smooth and powerful, like a turbo with no turbo lag.” — AutoWeek
• “Be afraid, Camry and Accord.” — Automobile
• “Here's the cool feature...the radio provided memory settings for three different users.” — USA Today
• “It's one of those somewhat rare family sedans that actually stands out in the crowd and delivers on the expectations set by its looks.” — New Car Test Drive
• “The Altima [styling] succeeds because Nissan decided to emulate the Passat instead of Camry and Accord.” — The Detroit News
• “The 2008 Altima is far more carnivore than cetacean as it gobbles up the road.” — Los Angeles Times
• “This four-cylinder powerplant has plenty of power and is very responsive in both urban and freeway environments.” — Canadian Driver