The 2019 Altima enters its sixth generation with new engines, optional all-wheel drive, and other new features. The midsize sedan has been a staple in pharmaceutical and daily rental fleets. Journalists drove the new model in Santa Barbara, Calif., in late September. Photos courtesy of Nissan.
Nissan's 2019 Altima
The 2019 Altima is available in six trims from the base S to SR, SV, SL, Platinum, and Edition One.
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The Santa Barbara coastline near Point Mugu provided a good backdrop for the sedan.
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Nissan showed off a 1993 Altima, which was the first model sold to U.S. buyers.
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The 2019 Altima's front end has been reworked for the sixth generation car.
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Nissan is now offering an optional all-wheel drive system with its base 2.5-liter engine.
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The front headlights add LED daytime running lights.
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Five new safety technologies arrive for 2019.
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The Altima offers five new safety technologies, including rear automatic braking.
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The Altima is powered by two engines, including a new 2.0-liter Variable Compression Turbo four-cylinder.
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