2018 Nissan Altima Release Date, Price & Specs News: Family Sedan Gets Safety Boost

By Rachel Cruz, Christian Post Contributor Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Nissan's latest family sedan, the 2018 Altima, has additional safety features that could appeal to practical and conscientious car owners. The boost comes with a slight price change but it could be worth splurging over for one's peace of mind.

The 2018 Nissan Altima's base model 2.5 S will cost $24,025. This price is $240 higher than the 2017 version but it will have an added automatic emergency braking feature and an Intelligent Forward Collision Warning system.

The same safety features are also in the 2018 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR ($25,085), 2.5 SV ($27,555), 2.5 SL ($29,880) and 3.5 SL ($34,395). Nissan did away with the base car 2.5 and top line 3.5 SR models from last year for the 2018 lineup to simplify the choices for its loyal clientele.

The latest vehicle models come detailed with fog lights and smoked headlights, power driver's seat, paddle shifters, deckled spoiler, leather steering wheel, sporty trim, tweaked suspension, and 18-inch wheels. The higher models beginning with the 2.5 SV are equipped with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and blind spot warnings.

On the other hand, the SL vehicles have 7-inch touchscreens for easier navigation, as well as heated car seats and steering wheel. The top of the line 3.5 SL has everything including an adaptive cruise control and the NissanConnect facility that conveniently fuses communication, navagation and entertainment for the car owner.

The 2018 Nissan Altima uses the same powertrain from the earlier model. The four cylinder versions carry 179 horsepower with 2.5 liter, while the V.6 models carry 270 horsepower with 3.5 liter.

The 2018 Nissan Altima matches up with the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, Ford Fusion and the 2018 Toyota Camry in terms of price range, features and specs. All models are on sale at Nissan showrooms in the U.S.

The Nissan Altima has been the car maker's most reliable and fast-selling vehicle for many years despite the emergence of more modern designs from competitors.