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2019 Nissan Altima: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Nissan Altima is an all-new sixth-generation model, making this a big-change year. Its body and cabin were fully redesigned.
About the 2019 Nissan Altima
6th generation, first year of the redesign
Nissan positions the 2019 Altima as a tech-forward midsize sedan built for everyday commuting but with a stronger style and more confidence than older Altimas. The main selling points are easy phone integration, helpful highway-driving assists like ProPILOT Assist, available all-wheel drive for bad weather, and the optional VC-Turbo engine for buyers who want extra power without moving to a larger car. Compared with other family sedans, Nissan’s pitch leans heavily on driver-assistance tech, modern infotainment, and a more upscale cabin feel.
The 2.5 S serves as the practical starting point, with an 8-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, remote start, and a power driver’s seat. The SR emphasizes a sportier look with 19-inch wheels and LED headlights, while the SL and Platinum focus on comfort and technology with leather seating, navigation, Bose audio, and advanced driver assistance. VC-Turbo versions provide the stronger engine, and the limited-run Edition One adds special exterior details to the VC-T Platinum package.
What changed, by category
Structural
The Altima enters its sixth generation with a fully redesigned body and cabin.
Powertrain
A new direct-injected 2.5-liter four-cylinder replaces the previous base engine. A new 2.0-liter VC-Turbo four-cylinder replaces the former V6 and powers the new VC-T SR, VC-T Platinum, and limited Edition One. All-wheel drive also joins the U.S. Altima lineup for the first time.
Styling
The exterior and interior receive a complete redesign. The SR gains 19-inch wheels, LED headlights, and darker exterior trim, while the new Edition One adds a rear spoiler, dark gray wheels, and special badging.
Safety
Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking become standard throughout the lineup. ProPILOT driver assistance and a wider group of safety features, including rear automatic braking, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert, reach more trims.
Tech
Every trim gets a standard 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an eight-way power driver’s seat. The new 2.5 Platinum adds a surround-view camera, driver-seat memory, and extra cabin lighting above the SL. Navigation becomes standard on the SL, while the SV gains standard heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.
2019 Nissan Altima specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | 37 mpg | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | 37 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 188 hp | 188 hp | 188 hp | 248 hp | 188 hp | 248 hp | 248 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.4 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Nissan Altima a full redesign?
Yes. The 2019 Altima begins the sixth generation with a completely redesigned body and cabin, new engines, new technology, and a revised trim lineup.
Does the 2019 Nissan Altima have all-wheel drive?
Yes. All-wheel drive joined the U.S. Altima lineup for the first time in 2019. It was also the first all-wheel-drive Nissan sedan sold in the United States.
Did the 2019 Nissan Altima keep the V6 engine?
No. The previous V6 was replaced by a 2.0-liter VC-Turbo four-cylinder for 2019. That turbo engine is found in the VC-T SR, VC-T Platinum, and limited Edition One.
Does every 2019 Nissan Altima have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Every 2019 Altima has an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment.
Is the 2019 Nissan Altima a meaningful upgrade over the 2018 model?
Yes. The 2019 model is a major step beyond the 2018 Altima because it starts a new generation with a redesigned body and cabin, new four-cylinder engines, first-time all-wheel drive, standard smartphone integration, and expanded driver assistance.
2019 Nissan Altima Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Nissan Altima.
4.1
2019 Nissan Altima
(715 reviews)
“excellent car for the price, great fuel economy, great room for the family, looks and drives great, excellent warranty and safety features.”
“the beauty, interior/exterior, user friendly navigations system, safety features w/drivers assist.”