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2025 Nissan Altima: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2025 Nissan Altima is the loss of the SR VC-Turbo. This is otherwise a quiet carryover year, with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder now powering every Altima.
About the 2025 Nissan Altima
6th generation (2019-present), late-cycle year after the 2023 styling and tech update.
Nissan positions the Altima as a midsize sedan for shoppers who still want the easy parking, lower ride height, and highway calm of a car without giving up modern safety tech or winter-weather confidence. Its standout point in this class is available AWD, paired with strong fuel economy, standard driver-assistance features, and straightforward phone integration. In Nissan’s messaging, Altima is the practical everyday commuter and family sedan with a slightly sportier edge than a plain transportation appliance.
The 2025 Altima ranges from the straightforward S and practical SV to the sport-styled SR and comfort-focused SL. The SR has a firmer suspension and 19-inch wheels, while the SL adds leather seating, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera, and highway driving assistance.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Nissan drops the SR VC-Turbo and its turbocharged engine. Every 2025 Altima uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission.
Tech
The base S gains an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a front USB-C charging port.
2025 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 |
| Transmission | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 39 mpg | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | 39 mpg |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 188 hp | 188 hp | 188 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 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 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Nissan Altima still have a turbo engine?
No. Nissan drops the SR VC-Turbo for 2025, so every Altima uses the non-turbo 2.5-liter four-cylinder with a continuously variable automatic transmission.
What changed on the 2025 Nissan Altima compared with the 2024 model?
The main change is the removal of the SR VC-Turbo and its turbocharged engine. The base S also gains an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a front USB-C charging port.
Is the 2025 Nissan Altima redesigned?
No. The 2025 Altima is a late-cycle version of the sixth-generation sedan and retains the design introduced by the 2023 refresh.
Did the 2025 Nissan Altima’s standard safety equipment change?
No major lineup-wide safety change occurred for 2025. Every trim retains a driver-assistance suite with automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, and rear automatic braking.
Is the 2025 Altima SR the same as the former SR VC-Turbo?
No. The 2025 SR keeps the sportier appearance, paddle shifters, firmer suspension, and 19-inch wheels, but it uses the same non-turbo 2.5-liter engine as the rest of the lineup. The separate SR VC-Turbo is gone.
2025 Nissan Altima Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Nissan Altima.
4.1
2025 Nissan Altima
(25 reviews)
“Nissan has a superior quality of vehicles. I have been driving them since 1986. Won't purchase anything else.”
“The 2025 Nissan Altima is jut a great car. It is easy to drive and comfortable for long trips and the mpg it gets is great.”
Sources
- nissanusa.com — Vehicle Brochures / 2025 / 2025 Nissan Altima Brochure En
- nissanusa.com — Cars / 2025 Altima / Features
- nissanusa.com — Vehicle Brochures / 2024 / 2024 Nissan Altima Brochure En
- nissanusa.com — Vehicle Brochures / 2026 / 2026 Nissan Altima Brochure En
- nissanusa.com — Vehicle Brochures / 2019 / 2019 Altima Brochure En