2026 Nissan Altima

The 2026 Nissan Altima lineup shown by Nissan USA includes SV FWD, SV Special Edition FWD, SR FWD, and SR Midnight Edition® FWD with late availability. The SV wears 17-inch machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels, while the SV Special Edition shifts the look with 17-inch gloss black aluminum-alloy wheels and a moonroof. The SR takes a sharper stance with 19-inch machine-finished SR aluminum-alloy wheels, a black grille, sport-tuned suspension, and more assertive detailing. The SR Midnight Edition® deepens the silhouette with gloss black 19-inch accessory aluminum-alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, and a darker, more nocturnal exterior character.

Every listed 2026 Altima trim uses a 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine paired with Nissan’s Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission. Output is rated at 188 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm on select trims when using premium fuel. For fuel economy, Nissan lists up to 26 MPG city, 36 MPG highway, and 30 MPG combined, with regular unleaded fuel recommended. This is not a brute-force powertrain; it is a polished, frugal, well-calibrated one.

The 2026 Altima is tuned for lucid, predictable movement. Nissan lists front-wheel drive for the current trim specifications, along with Dual-Pinion Electric Power Steering, rack-pinion steering, speed-sensitive steering, independent strut front suspension, and independent multi-link rear suspension. SV and SV Special Edition trims use P215/55VR17 all-season tires, while SR and SR Midnight Edition® models move to P235/40VR19 all-season tires for a broader, more planted footprint. Nissan also describes available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive for the Altima model line, a system engineered to monitor grip and respond quickly when traction becomes less certain.

Inside the 2026 Altima, we see a cabin built around comfort, visibility, and tactility rather than theatrical clutter. Seating capacity is five, rear seating uses a 60/40 folding bench, and cargo volume measures 15.4 cubic feet. The driver gets an 8-way power-adjustable seat across the listed trims, while materials range from cloth to sport cloth, with leather available through select package content. Technology is cleanly integrated: the SV includes an 8-inch NissanConnect® touch-screen display, while SV Special Edition, SR, and SR Midnight Edition® feature a 12.3-inch NissanConnect® touch-screen display. Wireless Apple CarPlay® appears on upper trims, Android Auto™ compatibility is included, Bluetooth® audio streaming is standard, and SiriusXM® capability is listed across the range.

The 2026 Nissan Altima brings serious driver-assistance substance. Nissan Safety Shield® 360 is standard on every Altima, and the safety suite includes Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Rear Automatic Braking, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist, Hill Start Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Easy-Fill Tire Alert, Vehicle Dynamic Control, Traction Control System, and rear parking sensors. Available features include ProPILOT Assist, Intelligent Lane Intervention, adaptive cruise control with traffic stop-go functionality, and Intelligent Around View® Monitor on select package configurations. For families, commuters, and high-mileage drivers near Bradley, IL, this is the quiet armor that matters.