If you’re in need of a new, gently used mid-size sedan, Nissan has something that should be right up your alley. The 2016 Altima 2.5 SR is a well-equipped vehicle that’s great for families or simply someone that desires a daily driver that’s good on gas. “MikesCarInfo†has his detailed walkthrough below.
The Altima SR comes stocked with a fantastic 2.5L four-cylinder engine. It’s plucky and performance-tuned, boasting 182 horses and 180-lb.-ft. of torque. The motor is mated to a Xtronic two-speed continuously variable transmission that offers a wonderfully smooth experience. As Mike says in his review above, it “really gets in—and stays in—the right gear ratio at all times.†Notably, there’s also a suspension bar across the two strut towers that stabilizes the front end, making a marked difference at high speeds. It provides a more stable, comfortable ride that handles better than many competing vehicles.
There are also a number of features the Altima SR trim offers over the S model, making it a worthy upgrade. These include driver lumbar support for those longer trips outside Seattle and front fog lights that cut through “pea soup†visibility conditions. Additionally, there’s an extra dose of style—18-inch machined aluminum wheels.