My Platinum Vc-Turbo is 5 years old in August with 45k miles and has given me no issues besides a washer fluid sensor (under bumper-bumper). It’s been on long road trips from Tx-Va-Fl-Tx and got 36-41mpg that entire trip. For the power it puts out on 93 octane (I’ve gotten 5.4 0-60) and the gas mileage it gets Go Nissan.

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your ownership experience!

@twotrackjack2260

Жыл бұрын

How many miles to you have on it?

@NissanAltimaGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@twotrackjack2260 I forgot to add that so I edited my comment. 45k miles so far

@NissanAltimaGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@MattMaranMotoring thank you for bringing us this review

@twotrackjack2260

Жыл бұрын

@@NissanAltimaGuy Thanks for your response

I had one as a rental before and it had the smoothest ride I ever experienced lol

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the non-SR suspension is really nice.

Thanks for another great review Matt!

The sport button is the little button on the shifter!

@Elephant_Thoughts

Жыл бұрын

For this version, it might not have been there because he stated that he could simulate pattle shifting himself behind the steering wheel. I don't know, I might be wrong...

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

I thought that just was the "low" setting for the transmission?

@SandeepSingh-js1zt

Жыл бұрын

@@MattMaranMotoring my sister just got one and the little button on the shifter on the backside is sport mode! I only found out once I hit it messing around with it lol

Recently, Nissan is one of the most decent and reliable cars in the market today.

Great review

Good review

Another great review and great content. Thank you Matt for continuing to give us quality reviews and top notch videos. I always enjoy watching your reviews.

beautiful color in the sun, and the new Nissans are fabulous! just got a new 23 Versa SR, love it, came with Bose, all kinds of tech.. only thing i hate is that they killed the fog lights, same on the new Altimas. why, not sure.. but for some weird reason, the Mexico and Canadian versions DO come with fog lights on SR models, and some SV's.. that really sucks. but love Nissan products. daughter has a 22 Rogue, she loves it.

Great review Matt, your points about this Vs the competition are spot on.

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete!

There is a “sport” mode. Press the “-“ button on the shifter. You’ll see it switch to Ds.

There is a sport mode for this vehicle. On the gear selector stalk is a button just beneath the main gear selector lock. Pressing this button will toggle between Automatic and Sport mode. Automatic mode will select all of your gear ratios for you. Sport mode will hold your shifts until you Up or Down shift using the paddle shifters. If the computer in the car senses danger, it will kick in, even in Sport mode, to adjust your ratios in most cases. Engaging sport mode will automatically change the ratio points, which gives you more aggressive kick-in for accelerator pedal engagement. If you are currently in motion, you will notice upon pressing the Sport mode button that the ratio for the continuously variable transmission (CVT) decreases, which will bump up your RPMs by approximately 500. A bit of background: I owned a 1998 Nissan Maxima 5 speed, a 2004 Nissan Maxiima 6 speed, a 2015 Nissan Altima, a 2017 Nissan Altima SR, and currently a 2022 Nissan Altima SR. - Chipper Xavier.

I still have a 2003 SE-R Spec V of the B15 platform, and I think that's the last true "R".

@slowspecv69

Жыл бұрын

B16 spec v😎

Really sharp looking car! Wish the dealer network was a bit better, but Nissans are looking pretty handsome (IMO) these days.

@buildmorefarms1007

Жыл бұрын

yes!

That is quite a bit better than the other 3 cars you mentioned in regards to MPG. Nice!

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

I did look back and see that the K5 GT also managed 30 mpg and also was driven on the highway a lot. It's not a scientific comparison but it appears the K5 GT is capable of similar mpg.

@gregkramer5588

Жыл бұрын

@Matt Maran Motoring That is pretty amazing, thanks for the follow up Matt

We have the 2020 Altima sv, it’s a company car but I really like it. It’s a bit small for my taste, I drive a sequoia so I’m used to having a ton of space, but the Altima it’s pretty sporty and the interior it’s nice. I’m not a fan of the cvt transmission but it gets great gas mileage. It has over 50k miles and no issues. The heated seat do burn your butt if left for too long and the heated steering I really like. Overall it’s a nice little car. I wouldn’t buy it but since it’s free, I’ll take it!!

Sport mode is behind the shifter 7:13

I had posted this before on your review on the 2020 model you did..I Had a 16 SV i traded with 100+K miles (Reliable CVT) for a 2020 model Platinum with this Engine. Someone Rear ended me after 1 year and it was totalled. I agree about the way you have to back off cause it had irregular acceleration. I got used to it. I will Say Altimas are very very good cars if you travel alot. Thats what id recommend them for..Somone that travels this is a Top car they should look at.

6:00 into the video you mentioned the cvt issue,...I experience the same thing on my 2023 VW Taos.

Great review and very thorough content.

Sport mode is the small button with the line on it on the gear selector

Sport button on the shifter

Thanks Matt, another great review. I will definitely give Nissan their due, they consistently make products I find appealing. Good designs, reasonably good interior spaces, usually great sounding and performing engines and nearly all of them share the same problem. CVT automatic transmission. I still have PTSD from my mom's '08 jeep patriot fwd with a Nissan cvt. that was purchased new, before most of their faults were widely known. I'm aware that Nissan has improved and refined the designs of what they make and I'm sure they are much better now, and that's awesome for the economy cars.. but I'm still pretty hesitant on a cvt with a sporty car this size and this kind of torque long term. I hope these things prove me wrong.

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

Yeah time will tell I guess. Thanks for watching!

Have you tried the Legacy Touring XT? I haven't driven any of the new generation Legacy or Outback models, but I have driven a new crosstrek while my wife's 2022 WRX was getting a service done, and their lane keep assist is so annoying. It felt like it would try to push me off the road especially on the highway in Colorado. Glad that the wife's car is a manual and doesn't have any of that "safety tech."

Dealers are asking 40k+ for v6 Camry's. I don't have 40k.

Matt, once again fair and honest review, I don't understand the Japanese and Korean car companies offering turbo four cylinder engines with only front wheel drive with no limited slip differential, It is just stupid. Yet the non turbo four cylinder engines they offer all wheel drive, very dumb. The engine that needs the all wheel drive more are the turbo engines or at least give them a limited slip differential in the front. Oh well, I don't get it, I would never buy any of these cars without all wheel drive. Personally I loved the Mazda 6, the turbo engine is great, transmission good, great design, I almost bought one, but it was too much power for the front wheels, it needed all wheel drive. I think when Mazda does the new all wheel drive sedan with the inline 6 engine that will be a great car and that might be the car that makes me trade in my Subaru Legacy or my Suzuki Kizashi SLS, all wheel drive. I am Never trading in My nearly loaded All Wheel Drive Lincoln Continental, nope love that car on these crappy PA roads, floats on the highway, plus sadly it is the last Lincoln full size car, but Ford/Lincoln nailed it. I will say I had to rent a Nissan Altima once and they do ride well, Nissan has improved the CVT, but will never be like a torque converter automatic, but they are improving.

I’m 6’3 and I completely agree about the third break light blocking my view

@Lilhunnybuns

10 ай бұрын

But it does in fact have a sports mode

I wish they had the gear lever shifting options instead of just steering wheel. Have that on my older Nissan

The heated steering wheel getting scalding hot should be a plus because over time it has more wiggle room if it starts to go bad or lose heat. I agree with everything about the drivetrain though... the CVT sucks but everyone knows that by now lol.

@christo6765

Ай бұрын

CVT in Altima puts most automatics to shame. Do some testing!

@carterdavis5176

Ай бұрын

@@christo6765 The CVT in my Polaris 250 can hold more torque than those piles of dogshi

Unlike the Kia you don't have to worry about it catching fire in your garage.

@user-yj6rt4yl5w

6 ай бұрын

😂

Its decent looking. Its looks good except for the huge infotainment screen. (Yes i realize im the only guy that HATES these huge screens and these digital screen gauges). I much prefer analog gauges. I just bought a 22 Colorado Z71 instead of the 23 Colorado just because i prefer the basic analog gauges over the new digital screens in the 23s.

it does have a sport mode. its located in the back of the shifter.......

Best sedan

Wow, nice looking vehicle.....kind of a sleeper....I personally would prefer Altima over competitors because of interior (e.g. leather), and the exterior looks. I think it might also have more leg or head room. I like the looks of the interior better than the competition. The front fascia of the Sonata is a little strange looking in my opinion, and Camry seems sort of generic and Nissan front grille I think has a modest bold expression which I prefer.

The last Altima I wanted was a 2006 SE-R which had the same 3.5 VQ35DE as the G. It was. Poor man's TL type S competitor, and although fwd biased, it was fun to drive. I have no interest in current Nissan products, especially because of the CVT.

@slowspecv69

Жыл бұрын

Almost bought an Altima se r before my ‘11 sentra se r spec v, when I test drove one it was a wicked car

@1maxsor1

Жыл бұрын

What about newer gens? I have a 2016 altima 3.5SR, its not the exact same VQ but still a VQ. Just underpowered lol its 270hp vs infinitis over +300

@christo6765

Ай бұрын

Nothin wrong w their CVT. its actually faster and more fun than the autos these days.

@lions208436

Ай бұрын

@@christo6765 respectfully disagree. I've driven a few, 21-23. The base model is okay, but responsive enough. The SR with the VC-T lagged. Everything else with the car was nice, but in no way was it better than the Camry or Accord with the traditional step gear transmission

@lions208436

Ай бұрын

​@@1maxsor1 That's the VQ35DE and a damn good engine. Same engine in that model year maxima.

Altima looks great, even better than the Camry but it’s drivetrain is the dealbreaker.

@aluisious

Жыл бұрын

Being a Nissan Altima is the deal breaker. "Hmm I want a Japanese sedan...but I'd like it to be the worst one I could possibly find."

@keiserious

Жыл бұрын

@@aluisious 😂…Nissan fell off and it’s understandable.

@keiserious

Жыл бұрын

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 Altima’s competition has better drivetrain as Matt mentioned in the video.

What's up with the fob lights?

Sports Mode is on the gear shifter.

I thought the sport mode had a hidden button on the gear lever ?

CVT + turbo is a bed setup. The CVT can handle a strong instant surge of torque. So to counter act they they have to tune in extra turbo lag to let it build progressively. Not a fan.

@TaijiArban

Жыл бұрын

Is it a bed setup cause it puts you to sleep?

I own a 2023 VC Turbo in Pearl white but I have the Sport turbo rims and love everything about it! I had the 21 vcturbo in black (traded my 19 Accord in for it). But started to hate it because it didn’t have any too if the line features but with this 23 I love it! 1:38 all you have to do is press the brightness setting ->> ☀️/ 🌝

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting one! I thought I had tried the brightness setting but I guess I didn't press it enough times, thanks for the info!

This car goes perfectly with my 495 credit score and lack of desire to ever change the oil

It would be perfect if it had ventilated seats and double sun roof

So basically the Altima totally took over the price point of the Maxima, which started in the $30,000 range........

The last true SR Altima was the 2000s versions, if it had a manual and a returned suspension and LSD then it would be a true successor to the SR name.

How's the seating position? It's something I always had an issue with Nissans

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

It was comfortable for me at least.

I think this used 2023 Altima SR is my daily.

69in and he's still short 😢 Also for the "disconnect" thing, what if an 50kw electric motor was attached to modulate the change in throttle input. That should smoothen acceleration and removes the guessing game.

@elenchus

Жыл бұрын

that could reduce turbo lag (although that's not generally a huge problem these days), but it couldn't help the rubberbanding of a CVT. Ultimately, people will have to choose between engine responsiveness and CVTs, although I imagine CVTs will keep improving until they are eventually all replaced with direct drive single ratio EVs

@Malficion

Жыл бұрын

@@elenchus The electric motor can be used to reduce the rubber banding as well it used as an electric brake. I'm guessing, but it seems the powerband of a turbo CVT would look like an S. The motor would boost to torque on the low end and reduce on the high end.

Cool car but honestly why would I buy this when I could get a Kia K5 GT for a similar price, or a used Inifinti Q50/Q60 400 RedSport?

Sport mode button on the shifter. Just below the knob. It has a horizontal white line on it. Come on Matt.

How does this compare to the Sonata n line

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

I discuss that in this video.

Matt would you say this is sportier than the Elantra N line with 201 hp and a manual transmission?

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

This is faster and more comfortable but I had more fun in the Elantra N-Line.

@buildmorefarms1007

Жыл бұрын

@@MattMaranMotoring Thanks

The accord does those numbers on regular...

Question is Nissan still having problems with their cvt transmissions?

@BigHeadClan

Жыл бұрын

Been more or less resolved since 2017.

@MrChrissercamaro

Жыл бұрын

@@BigHeadClan thanks for responding!

Big Energy

Looks pretty good

Nissan wanted 37k for this >_

@TaijiArban

Жыл бұрын

That's criminal.

5k premium for a turbo is big oof

@slowspecv69

Жыл бұрын

Pretty standard for a more powerful motor

Just what Big Altima Energy needed… more energy 😅

Wish u well

Hello Nissan.. Refresh the interiors

Wats up with these screens wtf you need such a large one for seems like a distraction

Wow, Is Nissan happy they lent you the Altima?! A lot of negative comparisons with competition. I heard they are retiring the Altima now anyway.

🔥🔥🔥

Motortrend ranks the Altima vc higher than a v6 Camry

@naveenthemachine

Жыл бұрын

The two also have decidedly different driving dynamics. Calling the Altima "sporty" is probably a stretch, but it's certainly more fun to drive. Its oddball variable-compression engine-a 2.0-liter turbo-four with 248 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque-works as advertised, providing V-6-like performance with four-cylinder efficiency. The engine's torquey power delivery and snarl can be addicting, but its CVT can be erratic. Sometimes it's all-conference player; others it's a nervous walk-on that doesn't want to leave the bench. The Nissan was also the better handler of the two. The Altima surprised us, but the Camry drives exactly as advertised. In other words, you'll get where you're going but forget how you got there. Toyota's 301-hp 3.5-liter V-6 is the most memorable part of the Camry; it has plenty of power and sounds sweet when accelerating, but its eight-speed automatic is unresponsive and poorly tuned. Its ride and handling balance isn't impressive; the Toyota tends to feel sloppy while cornering, as if it were tuned on a NASCAR oval. The Camry also exhibits more body roll through bends and more motion from bumps.

@naveenthemachine

Жыл бұрын

We expected some of the early rounds to be close competitions with buzzer-beating finishes. This one, however, was no nail-biter. The Nissan Altima is the better family sedan by a long shot. The Toyota Camry gives you nothing more than what you ask and nothing less. Its wallflower styling hides an unremarkable cabin that's fit for taxiing an expectant mother to the hospital but lacking the roomy back seat for bringing the new baby home. If the Camry is a car that assumes no real position in the world, the Nissan Altima is a sedan that takes a stance-you might not like what it's saying, but at least it's saying something. It certainly wants to be seen as pseudo-sporty, and it generally succeeds in that goal. It's engaging enough to make its driver feel something during another boring commute to the office, yet it offers premium appointments, comfortable seats, and plenty of space for the family.

@aluisious

Жыл бұрын

Motortrend is retarded. Rating cars based on what your press car was like for 3 days is pointless. Real people have to buy and own cars for years.

@aluisious

Жыл бұрын

@@naveenthemachine you could fertilize a field with that comment

God damit it. This is the 100th review of the car that says there is no sports mode. 🤦‍♂️ I just want to know how it really drives with sports mode engaged. Lol

The CVT is an automatic fail for me, pun intended! I hate the way the shifts sound, and just the general way they operate. I had a 95 Maxima 5sp that I traded my 91 Mustang GT for. That Maxima was a lot faster than the specs would indicate, and I loved dusting off the odd built Accura's, and Civic's of that time. The shifting couldn't have been better, best 5sp/clutch I've ever owned. I know Nissan can make great cars, but it seems they have gone downhill in performance, and overall driving experience. It seems this car is aimed at the sporty 60 + yo buyer of which I am one, but not even I would buy this car in this iteration. Throw a DCT, and a 300hp non turbo 6 in the mix, and Nissan would have a great car even If the cost was a few thousand more. 👍😎✌

@TaijiArban

Жыл бұрын

That gen Maxima is possibly my most favorite 90s car just because of how comfortable it was and how reliable that engine is. We had one in our shop that someone abandoned due to all the dash lights and we used it for 2 years to gather parts without doing any maintenance, not even an oil change and it still ran like a champ. One of the techs adopted it a couple years ago and to my knowledge, he is still driving it.

@ivanlowjones

Жыл бұрын

Ac-cura's?

@TOM-C.

Жыл бұрын

@@ivanlowjones Accuras, looks fancier with an extra C! 😎✌

@ivanlowjones

Жыл бұрын

@@TOM-C. I don't think an extra letter improves a car's appearance.

@TOM-C.

Жыл бұрын

@@ivanlowjones Ivan, put on a happy face for lord's sake. I was being facetious! I was not by any means being grammatically correct if that's what your beef is. Take it somewhere else. You're a downer! 😁😎✌

Nissan needs to ditch the CVT and go with a dual clutch or something.

The new Accord is no longer a competior with its HP.

Coming from a 2019 Altima S to a Tesla Model 3 has made me not want to ever consider a combustion car again! That said very nice review my friend

Imagine blowing your bank on a TRD Camry and thinking you're fast 😂

36k is insane for an altima. Gotta be very high or very discounted to buy this. Put this engine in a sentra with a manual or a quick auto and stop playing nissan.

The fact Nissan keeps acting up is beyond me bro bring back the damm NISSAN SENTRA SE-R smh

If it came with a 6 speed, I would put money down now. but nope

If they would only ditch those junky transmissions for a good Six speed Transmission

Try a MANUAL, and a NORMAL transmission without all the issues

Panel gaps along the sides of the hood are AWFUL, just awful. CVT is the cheapest option that will need replaced every 100k. Nissan continues to fall further behind.

@buildmorefarms1007

Жыл бұрын

But the seats are comfy, lol

NISSANなのに日本では発売していないのよね😂。

If anyone buys a Nissan in 2023 your in for a rude awakening in the next 5-6 years if u even make it 😭

Overpriced especially in Canada, put a manual in this vehicle NISSAN.........

Clicked to see the "Turbo" no engine bay Pics!?!?!?

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

Engine bay is shown during the acceleration segment, turbo is buried up against the bottom of the firewall.

LOL...turbo Altima...lmao

Review or introducing?

the only thing hold this car back is that stupid CVT transmission

Meh

닛산 도둑놈들. "조금 부족한"이 아니고, ... korean.

Everything was great until CVT. Had the previous gen with a CVT and it's trash. Car has no soul. Hard pass.

If you buy this thing prepare for a worthless CVT that is guaranteed to fail and a tainted reputation on the road.

@chrisgraydon

Жыл бұрын

And you have a reputation of being the most clueless person on KZread

Nissan is still trash with a few exceptions. This is no exception.

Yeah its Nissan which is just straight up trash!