2026 Nissan Altima Exterior, Colors, & Dimensions
The 2026 Nissan Altima is a mid-size sedan with four doors, LED headlights/daytime running lights, aluminum-alloy wheels, and all-season tires. It has a seamless muscular hood that blends into its deep body lines, an aerodynamic body, and a V-motion grille. Upper trim levels unlock a power sliding glass moonroof and boomerang taillights that wrap around the rear.
It comes in the following standard and premium paint colors, with select availability per trim level:
- Brilliant Silver Metallic (SV)
- Gray Sky Pearl (SR)
- Gun Metallic (SV, SV Special Edition, & SR)
- Pearl White TriCoat (SV, SV Special Edition, & SR)
- Scarlet Ember Tintcoat (SV, SV Special Edition, & SR)
- Super Black (All Trims)
- Tactical Green Metallic (SR)
- Two-tone Gray Sky Pearl/Super Black (SR & SR Midnight Edition)
- Two-tone Gun Metallic/Super Black (SR & SR Midnight Edition)
- Two-tone Pearl White TriCoat/Super Black (SR & SR Midnight Edition)
- Two-tone Tactical Green Metallic/Super Black (SR & SR Midnight Edition)
The exterior dimensions are 192.9" L x 72.9" W (without mirrors) x 56.7" H.
2026 Nissan Altima Interior, Seating, & Cargo Space
The 2026 Nissan Altima interior has two rows for up to five passengers with 60-40 rear-folding seats. There are
Zero Gravity front seats designed to reduce driver and passenger fatigue on long trips with a NASA-measured neutral posture that promotes weightlessness. The SR models get front sport bucket seats, while the rest have standard bucket seating.
It comes in the following cabin colors and materials, with select availability per trim level:
- Charcoal cloth (SV & SV Special Edition)
- Charcoal leather appointments (SV)
- Charcoal sport cloth (SR & SR Midnight Edition)
- Charcoal sport leather appointments (SR)
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Siri Eyes Free/Google Assistant, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM are standard across the lineup. A six-speaker audio system, 7" advanced drive assist display, and NissanConnect touchscreen that increases in size to upper trim levels also comes standard.
The
2026 Altima interior dimensions are:
- Front Head Room: 39.1"
- Rear Head Room: 36.9"
- Front Leg Room: 43.8"
- Rear Leg Room: 35.2"
- Front Shoulder Room: 58.2"
- Rear Shoulder Room: 57.1"
- Front Hip Room: 54.7"
- Rear Hip Room: 54.5"
- Max Cargo Volume: 58.1 cu.-ft.
The rear 60/40 split-folding seats give you more flexibility to store longer items inside the cabin, like area rugs, camping gear, and strollers. The 15.4 cu.-ft. trunk has a wide opening design to unload/load larger items more easily. A Nissan Cargo Package is also available, offering an all-season trunk mat, a retractable cargo cover, and cargo nets for added protection and organization.
2026 Nissan Altima Engines, Performance, & Reliability
The 2026 Nissa Altima has two engine options, each paired with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT):
| ENGINE | POWERTRAIN SPECS |
| Standard 2.5L Four-Cylinder (FWD) | Up to 188 hp & 180 lb.ft. of torque |
| Standard 2.5L Four-Cylinder (AWD) | Up to 182 hp & 178 lb.ft. of torque |
| Available 2.0L VC-Turbo Four-Cylinder (FWD Only - SR-Exclusive) | Up to 248 hp & 273 lb.ft. of torque |
There are three drive modes to adjust the car's settings for enhanced control:
It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in
7.6 seconds. An
Intelligent AWD system is available, automatically controlling the torque distribution between the front and rear wheels for better cornering.
According to
Automotive News, Nissan extended the Altima's production by an extra year due to EV development delays. The recent Honda-Nissan alliance also partnered with Mitsubishi Motors in 2024 as a
joint development with a major focus on electrification. For these reasons, it's highly expected that the 2026 Altima will be the final gas-powered model.
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The 2026 Nissan Altima is designed to be fuel-efficient, with MPG ratings slightly varying per drivetrain and engine:
| ENGINE | MPG RATINGS |
| Standard 2.5L Four-Cylinder (FWD) | 26 MPG city/ 36 MPG highway/ 30 MPG combined |
| Standard 2.5L Four-Cylinder (AWD) | 25 MPG city/ 33 MPG highway/ 28 MPG combined |
| Available 2.0L VC-Turbo Four-Cylinder (FWD Only - SR-Exclusive) | 25 MPG city/ 33 MPG highway/ 28 MPG combined |
2026 Nissan Altima Safety Ratings & Technology
The 2026 Nissan Altima has a perfect
five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.
It has a suite of advanced safety and drive assistance features, including:
- Safety Shield 360: A standard safety technology suite across the lineup, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and high beam assist.
- Intelligent Driver Alertness: A standard safety system across the lineup that determines reduced driver attention based on steering behavior and sends an audible chime with a message to take a break.
- Intelligent Around View Monitor: An available class-exclusive feature, offering a 360-degree bird's eye camera view system.
- ProPILOT Assist: An available feature that helps you stay centered in your lane and maintain preset vehicle distances with automated braking and accelerating capabilities.
2026 Nissan Altima Reviews: Should You Buy the Potential Last Gas-Powered Model?
While it's not confirmed whether the 2026 Nissan Altima will be the final gas-powered model, it still offers significant value for many mid-size sedan drivers. It's highly fuel-efficient and affordable, with class-leading MPG highway ratings that make it practical for work commuters.
Reviews of the Nissan Altima also show it's a worthy car to consider.
Car and Driver ranked the 2026 Altima on its
Best Mid-Size Family Sedans list, sharing that "it hits all the key targets for mass consumption" for its affordability, practicality, comfort, and attractive styling.
Kelley Blue Book also ranked the 2026 Altima on the
Best Mid-Size Cars list, complimenting its "blend of affordability and practicality."
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