2014 Nissan Altima review
Nissan Altima highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Comfortable front seating
- Easy-to-use electronics
- Good acceleration and ride
Cons
- Loud engine noise during acceleration
- CVT is inconsistent with city driving
- Rear headroom is smaller than competitors
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 31 highway, 25 combined
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A comfortable, sporty everyday sedan
From around-town errands to highway commuting, the 2014 Nissan Altima combines performance, comfort, and convenience features. Not just a run-of-the-mill family sedan, the 2014 Nissan Altima still manages to excite with brisk acceleration and composed handling. Plus, a pair of engine options and a CVT deliver performance while stretching the distance between stops to the pumps. Overall, the 2014 Nissan Altima is a capable and fun family sedan that happily takes on whatever adventure is on tap.
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What is new for the 2014 Nissan Altima?
- The S trim now comes with Rear View Camera, Smart Key, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The Base trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2014 Nissan Altima
1. A capable pair of engine options
Whether it’s the peppy 2.5L four-cylinder engine or the available powerful 3.5 L V6 engine, the 2014 Nissan Altima is fun to drive and goes further between fill-ups. For example, the 2014 Nissan Altima and 2.5L engine get an EPA-estimated 37 mpg highway and 27 mpg city, impressive numbers for a midsized sedan.
2. Fun driving dynamics
While the CVT doesn’t deliver the same shifting experience a multi-speed transmission does, the tight handling and snappy acceleration of the 2014 Nissan Altima V6 deliver an unexpectedly engaging drive. Plus, the responsive steering doesn’t feel muted or heavy, giving you good feedback from the road. The 270-hp V6 engine delivers the quickest performance from the 2014 Nissan Altima, hustling from zero to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds (when new).
3. A functional interior
A family sedan needs to have the utility and practicality to handle the unique needs a family puts on it, and here, the 2014 Nissan Altima shines. For example, there’s 15.4 cu-ft of trunk space to hold whatever luggage you have, and the wide door opening makes for easy loading. Or, quickly secure rear-facing child seats in the spacious second-row chairs with two sets of accessible LATCH anchors. Finally, the interior storage pockets and cubbies are handy for quick storage.
4. Available connected technology
Enjoy your music on the go when you find a 2015 Nissan Altima SV or SL trim. That’s because the SV and SL trim might include the Technology Package, which unlocks a seven-inch touchscreen, voice commands, navigation, and some smartphone app integration. However, even the base model includes Bluetooth® audio streaming and a four-speaker sound system.
5. Comfortable ride
The 2014 Nissan Altima stays composed in tight handling without the rough ride of sport-tuned suspension. The suspension adequately dampens road imperfections while the solid interior build keeps most wind and road noise at bay. The result is a quiet and smooth ride that delivers a surprising level of refinement.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.4 out of 5
68 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 42 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 16 |
| 3 Stars | 5 |
| 2 Stars | 4 |
| 1 Star | 1 |
RepairPal gave the Nissan Altima an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Nissan Altima 14th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Nissan AltimaNissan Altima features and specs
SL 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Rear Spoiler
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
182
Torque (ft-lbs)
180
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18
Wheelbase
109.3"
Overall length
191.5"
Width
72"
Height
57.9"
Leg room
F 45"/R 36.1"
Head room
F 40"/R 37.1"
Front tires
P215/55VR17
Rear tires
P215/55VR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2014 Nissan Altima FAQ
The 2014 Nissan Altima is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SL: 27 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- SV: 27 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- S: 27 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- Base: 27 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
The Nissan Altima received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Nissan Altima as 13 out of 28 among Midsize Car
The 2014 Nissan Altima has received an average 4.4 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2014 Nissan Altima, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2014 Nissan Altima Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2014 Nissan Altima:
- Smart Key
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
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