June 30, 2025 Nissan ranks highest among Mass-Market brands in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study Nissan has been ranked highest among Mass-Market brands in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), coming second in the industry overall. The prestigious benchmark of new-vehicle quality is based on owner feedback during the first 90 days of ownership.
December 17, 2019 VC-Turbo named to ‘Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems’ list Delivering the power of a V6 and the fuel efficiency of a four-cylinder, Nissan Altima's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo™ engine is named to "Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems" list for 2020.
August 14, 2019 Nissan takes home most wins in Vehicle Satisfaction Awards For the third straight year, Nissan has scored more best-in-class wins than any other brand in the annual AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA).
June 19, 2019 Sedans are a top choice among younger buyers, survey finds Nissan is doubling down on sedans with a growing global lineup of all-new models as research shows the segment retains strong appeal – especially for younger buyers.
April 25, 2019 Nissan GT‑R manufacturing tech brings bling to new Altima engine A special manufacturing technique usually reserved for supercars has found its way into the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima 2.5-liter engine.
February 20, 2019 New Altima makes its Middle East debut Nissan in the Middle East today unveiled the all-new Altima, creating a new standard of design, driving enjoyment and technology within the mid-size sedan segment.
January 17, 2019 Nissan 'Altima-te AWD' project vehicle debuts in Canada It's a sedan unlike anything Nissan has presented before – a project vehicle representing a new era of all-wheel drive (AWD) capability and an additional AWD choice for the Canadian customer.
November 16, 2018 All-new Nissan Altima debuts at Guangzhou Motor Show 2018 The all-new Nissan Altima sedan, equipped with world-first engine technology and the ProPILOT driver assistance system, made its China debut today at the Guangzhou Motor Show 2018.
September 12, 2018 Nissan to bring ‘Safety Shield 360’ to top-selling models in the U.S. Nissan is introducing Safety Shield 360, a suite of six advanced active safety and driver-assist technologies, as standard equipment on all of its top-selling models by 2021, representing more than one million vehicles annually in the U.S.
March 28, 2018 All-new 2019 Nissan Altima makes world debut at New York International Auto Show Nissan today revealed the all-new Altima, bringing excitement back to the mid-size sedan segment with expressive styling, an uplifting interior, two new powerplants, the first available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive in a Nissan sedan in the U.S. and advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility features, including ProPILOT Assist. The 2019 Altima goes on sale in the U.S. in the fall, followed by other global markets at later dates.
March 28, 2018 2019 Altima – the new global face of Nissan sedan design If the designers behind the 2019 Nissan Altima have anything to say about it, the sixth generation of the company's top-selling sedan – with more than five million sold since introduction – is about to reinvigorate interest in midsize sedans.
March 28, 2018 Two new engines, including advanced Variable Compression Turbo, set to power the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima Reflecting the importance of the Altima to the Nissan brand, the company is making its largest investment ever in a new model powertrain development – introducing for the first time, two completely new engines for one model change.
March 28, 2018 Nissan Altima heritage: five generations, 5.6 million sold Since the Altima was first introduced for the 1993 model year, it has consistently been one of Nissan's best-selling vehicles – with 5.6 million sold to date. As the all-new 2019 Altima gets ready for a fall 2018 launch in the U.S., following is a brief history of the generations that have come before.
September 23, 2015 2016 Nissan Altima SR adds performance and style With the addition of the new SR model to the 2016 Altima line-up, Nissan is taking dead aim at one of the fastest growing areas of the mid-size sedan segment – sport variants.
September 23, 2015 New 2016 Nissan Altima adopts the latest design language for a fresh new look When Nissan rolled out a series of futuristic auto show concept vehicles a few years ago, few people believed that the boldly styled designs would ever see the light of a Nissan showroom. Yet against the odds they started coming.
September 23, 2015 Nissan chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn reveals new 2016 Altima in New York City Nissan chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn today previewed the new 2016 Nissan Altima during a series of business media appearances in New York City.
September 23, 2015 Nissan executive vice president José Muñoz presents new 2016 Altima at Automotive Press Association meeting in Detroit Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. executive vice president and North America chairman José Muñoz today pulled the wraps off the extensively redesigned 2016 Nissan Altima.
April 3, 2012 All-New 2013 Nissan Altima Tops Mid-Size Sedan Class in Style, Fuel Economy, Performance and Innovation All-New 2013 Nissan Altima Tops Mid-Size Sedan Class in Style, Fuel Economy, Performance and Innovation
November 13, 2007 Nissan GT‑R Makes Regional Debut at Dubai Motor Show Nissan Middle East FZE (NMEF) will offer automotive enthusiasts a vehicle line-up that hits the high notes in performance, luxury and elegant design when the 9th Middle East International Motor Show opens at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre this week.
January 6, 2002 Nissan Altima Receives 2002 "North American Car of the Year Award" Detroit (January 6, 2002) -- The all-new 2002 Nissan Altima was named "North American Car of the Year" today at an announcement at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
June 18, 1997 Nissan announces 1998 Altima GXE at $17,990 - fully equipped volume model leads aggressive pricing strategy Raising the Bar without raising the price on class-leading sedan
January 6, 1997 Nissan offers sneak preview of next generation Altima at Detroit Auto Show Popular mid-sized sedan is first in a series of new North American-produced product introductions