Performance and safety are cornerstones of the approach Nissan took with the 2017 Altima 2.5 sedan. As “Camerons Car Reviews†covers in their consumer test below, it’s a vehicle that absolutely makes the grade.


The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has long been a body that consumers can turn to for reliable vehicle information, and the organization has come away deeply impressed by what the 2017 Altima offers. The car has nabbed the highest score of “Good†in six tests, including Roof Strength, Head Restraints & Seats, Driver-side, Passenger-side, Side, and Moderate Overlap Front. The results are possible thanks to new available features that include forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control. These technologies alert you to autos driving ahead that draw too close, with the latter working on your behalf to automatically adjust your speed and correct for such encroachment.
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The 2017 Altima has serious under-the-hood credentials, as well. It comes standard with a highly capable 2.5L four-cylinder engine. It produces 179 horses at 6,000 revolutions per minute (RPM) and 177-lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 RPM. The Xtronic continuously variable transmission offers a smooth ride, and mileage is fantastic at 27 city / 39 highway on average.