Still
among the top midsize sedans on the market, the Nissan Altima is one of
the affordable family cars that continues to hold its own in the
current down economy. The
Altima has consistently been one of the best driver-oriented midsize
sedans on the market, along with the Mazda6 and Volkswagen Passat.
Safety tools include standard front seat-mounted side air bags, as well
as roof-mounted side-curtain air bags for both rows of seats. There also
are active head restraints up front, and a tire-pressure monitoring
system. The Altima stands out with bold styling and backs it up with strong acceleration performance