What's New
The 2022 Nissan Altima gains a Midnight Edition package that adds gloss black exterior trim to the sporty SR. Otherwise, the Altima carries over into the new year with few other updates.
Choosing Your Nissan Altima
There are five different trims, the S, SV, SR, SL, and Platinum. Base prices range from $25,775 to $34,975.
Engine Choices
The Altima is available with two engines. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder is standard and produces 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. Power is fed through a continuously variable transmission to the front wheels or an optional all-wheel-drive system that adds $1,400 to the bottom line (not available on the base trim) and slightly restricts power output (182 hp/ 178 lb-ft of torque).
The SR trim offers a novel 2.0-liter turbocharged variable compression four-cylinder ($4,350) that puts out 248 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque but is not offered with all-wheel drive.
Most Altima trims earn an EPA-estimated 31 miles per gallon combined while all-wheel-drive models see a one-mpg point deduction to 30 mpg. The turbocharged powertrain returns an impressive 29 combined – several points better than the uprated engines in the Accord, Camry, and Sonata.
The Altima, unlike its rivals, does not offer a hybrid version.
Passenger and Cargo Capacity
The Altima’s length of 193 inches basically matches that of the Camry and Sonata and is about three inches shorter than an Accord. The Altima makes room for five passengers and its interior dimensions largely align with the rest of the class except for rear legroom (35.2 inches), which measures about three inches shy of what the Camry offers and about five inches less than the Accord. Trunk space is a similar story with 15.4 cubic feet of space which is slightly less than the Sonata and Accord.
Safety Features
All Altima trims feature automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, and automatic high beam assist. The S trim offers the Driver Assist Package for $475 which adds blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors with automatic braking. The SV trim is standard with those features and further offers adaptive cruise control with lane-centering and lane keep assist as part of the Premium Package ($1,800) which are standard features on the SL trim.
The IIHS awards the Altima with its 2022 Top Safety Pick+ award with Good crashworthiness scores, Acceptable headlight performance, Superior vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention, and Advanced (mid-level score) vehicle-to-pedestrian crash prevention. NHTSA has not fully rated the Altima.
Connectivity
The base trim features a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen while most trims are equipped with an eight-inch unit that integrates Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM, and dual front and rear USB ports. The SL trim adds navigation, remote connectivity, and a Bose nine-speaker sound system.
2022 Nissan Altima S – MSRP From $25,775
The S trim keeps a basic profile with 16-inch steel wheels, a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, power windows with auto-up for the driver, a five-inch driver information display, a split-folding rear seat, and proximity entry.
2022 Nissan Altima SV – MSRP From $26,775
The next-level-up SV trim gains 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a seven-inch driver information display, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. The $1,800 Premium Package offers chrome exhaust finishers, heated exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, a sunroof, heated seats, and gloss black interior trim.
2022 Nissan Altima SR – MSRP From $27,775
The SR builds on the SV trim and is distinguished by its 19-inch wheels with painted inserts, a sport-tuned suspension, exhaust finishers, a dark chrome grille, black mirror caps, cloth and leather-covered seats, unique interior trim, and paddle shifters.
With the turbocharged engine selected, the SR gains heated seats, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, a sunroof, and active noise cancellation.
The new-for-2022 Midnight Edition is available in black, white, and gray and incorporates a gloss black grille, a rear spoiler, mirror housings (with integrated turn signals), and 19-inch wheels. LED fog lights, heated front seats, and a sunroof are also included in the package.
2022 Nissan Altima SL – MSRP From $31,215
The SL trim adds to the SV trim LED fog lights, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, heated leather seats, dual-zone climate control with rear HVAC vents, a sunroof, and remote engine start.
2022 Nissan Altima Platinum – MSRP From $34,975
The top-of-the-line Platinum trim pulls the 19-inch wheels from the SR trim and the features from the SL trim while further including a surround-view camera system, ambient lighting, memory driver’s position, and a four-way power passenger seat.
Compare Altima Trims Side-By-Side
The SV trim includes the key safety features, creature comforts, and enough infotainment technology to bring a strong value to the Altima.