The 2016 Nissan Altima might not fall into the official luxury category of sedans, but you might not know that when you see it in the wild. It features a curvier, sleeker façade than previous iterations of the Altima, and although 2016 represents a mid-cycle refresh for this vehicle, its upgraded features deserve careful consideration. If you’re in the market for a new sedan, here’s what you can look forward to with the 2016 Altima.
Exterior Styling
You can choose from eight different exterior paint colors that range from pearl white to super black, with a few fun colors thrown in among the neutrals, like storm blue and cayenne red. The wheels span from 16 to 18 inches, depending on the trim level, and smart auto headlights come standard across all trims.
Other standard features on the outside include halogen headlights, UV-reducing solar glass, and dual chrome exhaust finishers. If you go for the 3.5 SL trim, you’ll get a power sliding glass moonroof, which will come in handy if you’re craving fresh air during a drive up the coast. Additionally, the higher trims feature perks like fog lights and LED headlights that can make driving safer and more pleasurable.
The 2016 Altima’s exterior gets an aesthetic upgrade, as well, mimicking the Maxima’s curvier shape and sportier nose. It looks bigger than previous model years from the outside, but it seems to fit more cohesively with Nissan’s line of sedans and coupes.
Interior Styling
The interior of the 2016 Altima comes with a host of attractive features that will draw people with all types of driving habits. For instance, Nissan’s Advanced Drive-Assist® Display comes standard across all trims and saves you from glancing to your right to check data like GPS instructions, text messages, and more. It’s a safer way to stay engaged while you drive.
Bluetooth capability also comes standard on all Altimas, which means you never have to use your hands for communication while you’re behind the wheel. On the upper trim levels, you’ll like the in-cabin microfilter and heated, leather front seats.
In the back, all trims come with the 60/40 folding seats, which means more flexibility when it comes to configuring your Altima. Drink holders, seat-back pockets, map pockets, dual-level consoles, map lights, and vanity mirrors on sun visors also represent standard features. If you stick with the 2.5 S or SL, you won’t have to sacrifice these core perks.
Additionally, the 15.4 cubic feet of cargo space will accommodate your friends, kids, sporting equipment, and anything else you want to haul on the highway. Four adults can fit comfortably in the Altima, though there’s seating for five if you want to squeeze one more passenger in the back.
Power and Precision
Nearly all trims of the 2016 Nissan come with a 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve, 4-cylinder engine. It gets 182 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 180 pound-feet of torque. If you opt for the 3.5-liter V6 engine, however, you’ll upgrade to 270 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque. The upper trim also comes standard with paddle shifters, which creates a more engaging experience behind the wheel.
If you opt for the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, you’ll enjoy an EPA rating of 39 mpg on the highway and 32 mpg in the city. Upgrading to the V6 engine reduces highway fuel economy to 32 and gets you 22 mpg on surface streets. You’ll have to decide whether you value performance and responsiveness over savings at the pump, but even the V6 gets perfectly respectable gas mileage.
Safety Features
Most of the safety features on the 2016 Nissan Altima come standard across all versions, which means safer drivers and roads. Some of the highlights include dynamic and traction control systems for better maneuverability, three-point seatbelts, the LATCH seatbelt system for kids, pipe-style guard beams on the side doors, and steering columns that absorb shock.
The upper trim levels add features like tire pressure monitoring systems, forward emergency braking, predictive forward collision warning, and rear cross-traffic alerts. A security system comes with all versions, including a vehicular immobilizer function that keeps potential thieves from hot-wiring your car or using any other device to activate the ignition.
Technology Package Features
If you’re investing in the V6 engine version of the 2016 Altima, consider the technology package, as well. It adds optional perks like NissanConnect services and intelligent cruise control, both of which can make Altima ownership even more attractive.
If you’re shopping for a new car this year, drop by DeLand Nissan to test drive a 2016 Altima. It’s an impressive and practical car, whether you use it for your daily commute or to chauffeur the kids to soccer practice.
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