2020 Nissan Altima Performance

Altima All-Wheel Drive

An Altima for all seasons

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Paired with Altima’s 2.5-L engine, the available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system continuously monitors road conditions to offer essential responsiveness.[[2343]]

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Intelligent All-Wheel Drive constantly distributes power for optimal traction and responsiveness. On snow or rain-covered pavement, power is automatically sent to the wheels with the best traction. [[2343]]

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In normal driving conditions, Intelligent All-Wheel Drive sends power to the front wheels, meaning maximum fuel efficiency. [[2343]]

Altima engine choices

A choice of two efficient, excellent engines

VC-Turbo Engine: The science behind a world's first

While other engines must deal with a fixed compression ratio – providing the same balance of power and efficiency regardless of the situation – the VC-Turbo constantly adapts, raising or lowering its pistons’ reach seamlessly, variably and continuously, providing the same balance of power and efficiency regardless of the situation. Think of Altima's VC-Turbo as combining the power and strength of a sprinter with the efficiency and endurance of a marathon runner. [[2965]]

4-Cylinder Engine: Smooth performance, serious fuel economy

Altima's 4-cylinder Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) engine offers excellent fuel economy paired with quicker, quieter, and smoother performance, proving that efficiency doesn’t have to be a compromise. [[2965]][[1279]]

Altima MPG, efficiency and transmission

Opt for maximum fuel efficiency

With the 2020 Altima FWD, you'll get up to a Combined 32 MPG. Just think about what you could do with all that time saved at the gas pump... [[2965]]

Altima's 2.5-liter direct injection gasoline engine

Altima offers two different engines, including a 4-cylinder Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) engine that packs some serious fuel economy. [[2965]][[1280]]

2020 Nissan Altima Xtronic CVT Transmission

XTRONIC CVT® (Continuously variable transmission)

Altima's Xtronic CVT features dynamic step shifting, wider gear ratio coverage, and an adaptive shift controller. The result is a more connected, spirited driving experience. [[2965]]

Altima dynamic drive technologies

Drive like a pro

Dynamic drive technologies handle the bumps, curves and hills

Nissan Altima with Nissan Intelligent Mobility Technology

Nissan Intelligent Mobility™

Altima uses Nissan Intelligent Mobility™ technology to work a little magic behind the scenes, making every drive feel more comfortable, confident, and enjoyable. [[2275]]

Active Ride Control

Bumpy road ahead? Active Ride Control can automatically apply the brakes and adjust engine torque to smooth out your ride, turning mountains into molehills.

Intelligent Trace Control

Intelligent Trace Control reads the situation and, if needed, can brake each wheel individually to help you steer smoothly through the corners. [[1121]]

Hill Start Assist

Hill Start Assist helps stop you from rolling backwards by holding brake pressure for a few seconds, giving you time to switch from the brakes to the accelerator.

Altima steering and suspension

Steering and suspension that brings out the driver in you

Altima features a stiff chassis for exciting handling and control. With responsiveness and tuning dialed in by our engineers, Altima was made to impress.

Nissan Altima Steering Wheel Illustration

Responsive steering

Altima’s steering response is instantaneous, so when a curve appears ahead, you can lean into it.

Confidence-inspiring suspension

With an independent rear suspension featuring monotube rear shocks, confident handling and stability come naturally.

Make every day track day

The all-sport Altima SR

Sporty 19" wheels make a bold statement off the line and an exclusive interior with Rakuda Tan stitching keeps you riding in style. The Nissan Altima SR features standard paddle shifters that put power at your fingertips, while available suspension and steering tuning make every drive feel like something special.