Top 10 Altima mods: 1) Window delete 2)Hefty window cover 3)Bumper delete (extreme weight reduction) 4)Milky Headlights 5)AutoZone Chrome flossing package 6)Whistle tips from Bubb Rubb and Lil Sis (the whistles go whoop!) 7)Smiling front bumper for better air flow and down force 8)Deep scrapes on sides for channeling air 9)Cheetah steering wheel cover (more girth for extreme cornering) 10)Breathalyzer ignition system
18:1 compression will do that to you. That’s why it’s got the seats. We’re about to see how NASSA they really are. It’s time to test out-gassing. I’m T1 for Arby’s and they’ve got the MEATS.
It already happened to me. I was at a stop and a distracted Nissan Altima driver hit me going about 60 mph. Totaled my ‘19 Civic Si and broke my neck. Now I drive a Ford F-250 to make sure I’ll win the next fight with an Altima.
@@quartzclaude Right on. How hard was the wait if I may ask? I suffered back issues from a mosh pit accident because someone decided to turn me into a flying rag doll. I fell on my belt on backside and could not do much after. I don't remember doing therapy because I was young at the time and just gave it time. It could have fractured because I had back problems ever since and for at least 10-15 years sensitivity in the area when wearing a trousers belt.
The only guys telling the truth in automotive journalism with the irreverance to make it entertaining. You guys are officially more relevant than the magazines we spent our youth reading. I have no idea how you guys get any press cars, but the fact that you do is absolutely amazing.
@@seriouscatisserious I love Brian and Nick, true gems, I don't miss an episode....but I don't consider it apples to apples as far as content (new cars, tech from the press packets we never get to see, track impressions etc.)
Rented an Altima on my honeymoon and road tripped that mf. 38mpg average, driving through the Appalachians and weaving through traffic as if the car was an extension of my body. I completely understand the overconfidence of Altima Energy. That car is dangerously stable at speed (relative to how much money it's worth) and frickin cruises comfortably and gets phenomenal gas mileage. I hate how much sense it makes as a car.
The dark Altima energy consume you. My first car was a 2013 Corolla, and I would always drive at the speed limit or less. Got a 2022 Altima and holy shit, I probably break a traffic law every time I get in that car
I have a 2013 Altima and drove the hell out of it. I’m kinda sad that I have it sitting currently and accept no Altima slander from people. My Mustang has scared me at the same speed than my Altima did lol
Small critique: The VC system actually does not change the stroke length. It changes the stroke position vertically so the TDC and BDC points move up and down together. This changes the combustion chamber size... And thus the compression ratio
The main thing I appreciate about this car in 2023 is that you can actually go to a dealership and just buy one, no waiting list or anything. There are even multiple colors and trims on the lot to compare and maybe even test drive, and on Nissan dealers' websites they have actual prices, not "Contact Dealer for Price." I'm not saying I want one, but I do appreciate that.
@@sertyuhg but why do they make them? Fleet vehicles! B2B sales and leases are comfortable in their margins and volume, so they can continue to put the Altima out there and have it be a more compelling rental car from the rental company's perspective. A Nissan salesperson dream is someone coming in and buying a nicely optioned car and financing it in-house with a decent down payment. There isn't much demand, but then you sometimes find people who want a new car and need it quickly and go with the dealership easiest to sign papers with. Nissan. They'll get you a car.
@@Chironex_Fleckeri Exactly. Here in Germany almost 70% are B2B sales (fleet, company vehicles, rentals etc.), because now a basic VW Golf 8 has a starting price of over 30k€ (less and less C-customers can afford such vehicle prices).
Nissan Altima; the Official Car of r/Charlotte, and the only car in the world that gets faster the more beat up it gets. On a serious note - I want to see a track test of this thing, if only just to know what goes through an Altima driver's mind
had a base model of this generation as a rental car when my accord was hit. honestly was impressed with the interior space and 45 mpg. ended up hitting a deer at 75 a few days later but that's just the altima way
I rented one and hit a curb causing the wheel well covers to pop out and the bumper to crack. I unscrewed the bumper up pop the wheel well back in and closed the crack with JB weld. Then I sanded it down to get rid of the dug in scratches and painted it with krylon touch up paint. After the paint dried, I drove through gravel to kick up dust and cover it. Then I found out Enterprise doesn't care about the bumper.
This Altima engine reminds me of my 2006 VW Jetta 2.5l. It was “a 5 cylinder with the power of a 4 cylinder and the gas mileage of a 6 cylinder!” It was bulletproof though, 227,000 miles before I sold it running beautifully.
@@jamesmedina2062 Smoother? I have slightly stiffened engine and transmission mounts on my MK5 and boy is it shaky. Can't imagine how bad the 1.8T is, if this was an improvement.
@@leotam3372 Well thats it. Either you have a race car or a regular car with vibration absorbing mounts. Even V6 from Nissan got liquid filled mounts back in the 90's. These race mounts are often have no give in them. They feature solid rubber or poly. But yes my 1.8 vibrated horribly. It sounded bad too until I installed a big front pipe and high flow cat along with Milltek cat back. VW in Germany bragged how the 2000 Passats in Germany had the 5 that we did not get here. Well I owned two VR6 that I liked a lot.
Are you seriously making a joke comparing an engine to a wear-item like a Jatco CVT? Clearly, those engines are designed to outlast the 20K mile CVT replacement intervals.
@@razcarsey6635 the problem is that Nissan treats their CVTs like a lifetime item. If they posted proper maintenance intervals for their Craptastic Variable Transmissions ala oil changes, then they wouldn't have to deal with their tarnished reputation. Hell, even today knowing what we now know, a Nissan dealership will refuse to change the CVT fluid because it's a "lifetime" part according to corporate
@@jst_TV they don't do that anymore. Before it's like that. I have 421k on my altima cvt and idk which 1 is going 2 last longer the engine or transmission at this point but I drive it hard where I can smell the cvt fluid burning and I apologize to the car afterwards. It's still working. I'm waiting for a rod to go flying but it hasn't happened yet. I thought my car was done recently bit it's just the spark plugs. Well see what happens!
Impressive engine! These cars will be able to tear off their bumpers, side-swipe traffic barriers, and launch themselves into the second stories of buildings like no Altimas that came before!
I drove a 2022 Nissan Altima rental car and I was surprised at how much I liked it. The seats are so comfortable. The base engine had ample power. The interior has a nice, quality feel to it. The interior space is very roomy, even the back seats. And I loved the large trunk. And it got great gas mileage in the time I had it.
Write all the nasty comments you want, but at least it's not a cross-over. Good looking car too. Had a Altima as a rental in AZ/CA in 2019 and put about 1000 miles on it.
Fantastic Engine. Variable displkacement combined with Nissan's variable valve technology. Insofar as longevity, it gots to be equal or greater than the over complicated German piles with their use of platic in critical components. Well done. The first honest review of this engine. Thanks,
Big Altima Energy is real. Had one as a rental and something about its soul just asks you to push it hard. It’s the only vehicle brand on the road that I genuinely fear having behind me, especially when traffic is suddenly stopping
I appreciate all the small details you guys put in the video. A nice 69 degrees on the climate control, the name of your music playlist, the contents of your music playlist, the name of your AI influencer... Always a treat to watch a video from you two.
I looked it up after I noticed and it's a real playlist! And it's got some surprising bangers (and for some reason a lot of Lorde, which I have no complaints about)
Surprisingly it’s one of the more decent things Nissan has come up with- so far it’s proven to be very reliable. The NA 2.5L in the base trims is ancient but extremely reliable. With these you legit just have to worry about the CVT, hopefully if you change the fluids they’ll be fine now
Honestly drove this as a rental and was very impressed. Very comfortable seats with zero g. Good interior. And amazing adaptive cruise control. Wish they made a hybrid version.
All Jokes aside. Im not embarrassed to say I also have owned an Altima . I had high miles on mines as well & no tranny Problems at all. It actually was very reliable. I traded for a Truck. As a post says from a dude on here. They are the best cars if u travel. Comfort and relaxing i remember. Id get one if you travel but maybe look at a SV model with extra package like sunroof or headed seats added.
You final thoughts given in voice software AI robotic version is funny. Love the lifeless blank stare when telling you "sure loved it" at the end. We need more car reviews with such enthusiastic emotion.
finally…Finally…FINALLY. Someone I respect car opinions on saying the Altima is “good”. Maybe not great…but after years of people flaming my series of car I’ll take it.
My 2008 Altima v6 6mt Altima coupe was amazing. Finally let it die at 400,000km. Still could cruise in comfort or leave anyone behind. Have a 2019 manual 370z to comfort my Nissan urges though.
Nissan Altima, official car of "18% APR is good right?" and "My tires are running on cords and half my lights don't work, but I only authorize you to change my oil and clear all the engine codes" Nissan Altima, official car of "I've made one or a few poor decisions in my life that's led up to me having to buy this car"
“That 18% is only for certified pre-owned. You get the introductory 24.9% rate. But come back in a year and we can refinance it.” - Nissan Salesman, probably.
The Final Thoughts. Man, that was epic. I felt like I was reading the last page of "War and Peace" or "Wuthering Heights". You just couldn't have been any more serious. :D :D :D. And you only blinked once during the whole thing. Awesome.
I know I'm in the minority, but if they sold a mid trim NA with a 6 speed manual, I'd buy it. There are no more mid sized cars offering manuals anymore.
Vw still offers manuals in the Jetta, S and Sport trims, along with the GLI (if you want the 'sporty' one). But they're basically the only brand I can think of thats still holding on to the manual. But the next generation of their cars is all electric so the nails are already in the coffin 😅
@@subeyguy66 they're basically same size as Altima, that's why I suggested that, but yeah I hear ya. That generation Passat was a good car especially tdi
As much as people bash on Altima my 2014 2.5L was VERY solid and reliable. Even got MUCH better highway MPG than it was rated. It even saved my ass when somone ran a redlight and totaled it. If they could match the 2.0T and the AWD I'd not hesitate for another.
@@wyw201 I did, I bought a 2018 Q50 Red Sport, and it was in the shop 6 times in under a year and the dealer was a lazy shit hole. So literally on day 354 I traded it for a Mustang Bullitt.
@@wyw201 Know you asked this a while ago, but it was all electrical the Infotainment kept dying and also prevented all usage of drive modes, radio, ANY smart/sensor features. The dealer decided to fight with me about just replacing it, and eventually they returned the car to me scratched up. It was the worst dealer experience I've ever had and I mostly deal with Fords. I miss the car itself, but I refuse to deal with that local dealer ever again.
I’m sitting in a 2021 Altima that says otherwise about the cvt improvement.. 70k miles and it’s going out. Changed cvt fluid at 25k and 50k and don’t drive it hard or anything, hell I haven’t even revved it over 5k Rpm
@@danielhamby9448 Anomalies will still be present. I'm annoyed for you though. Nissan continues to do shit that most consumers don't want. I honestly don't see them surviving past 2040, being honest.
@@Kyzzle112718 well I went in knowing it would happen but not that early, it started to drive funny at around 45 but nothing like it is now… the part that makes mad is that the dealership technicians say they can’t do anything until a check engine light comes on… which I’m sure that be right after the warranty expires. I’ve heard a few people say the newest generation of Nissans with cvts have had some issues but not like the ones before it so they’re getting better I suppose, but not where they should be. When I bought this thing it was down to it and a Honda Civic Si. My wife didn’t want a manual transmission car so I had to get the Altima sadly. Live and learn I guess
@@Kyzzle112718 and I don’t see them being around after then either really. Instead of fixing the problems they’re having they just continue keep doing what they’re doing… and discontinuing their best selling and most affordable models (Altima and Versa) to make way for electric vehicles I think will not be good. I was a lifelong Nissan guy my whole life, up until this Altima I have now. The way the dealership has jerked me around and give me the run around my next car will be Toyota or a Honda and I never thought I’d ever say that
Big Nissan Energy has transformed my life. I grew 6 inches taller, won the lottery, and became an expert in karate after driving an Altima for only six months! Now all the ladies love me.
Altima is really the only standard FWD midsize sedan you can buy new if you don't want a hybrid or to spend $35k+. Camrys out of stock/high ADM. Accord: defective 1.5 turbo or hybrid & high ADM. Sonata/K5: fires/Korean Quality. Malibu: GM quality & availability. Legacy: availability and engine. Passat/Mazda6/Fusion/200/Galant/Avenger/Impala/Taurus/Regal: all discontinued
The Nissan Altima are made in Mississippi. I see these everyday here at the manufacturing plant. Tenn will start making these again in the coming years while we will be making the electric cars here.
The Altima gets more flak than it deserves especially this generation. The ride quality is smooth and the overall styling and features are great for the price.
Thank you for reviewing more common commuter vehicles like this. My current commuter car is a 2013 Audi A6 Quattro. I drove a 2021 Altima SR rental last year and I was very impressed. Kids and I especially liked the seats. I thought the CVT was fine driving normally, I hope it lasts over 200k though. This is on my short list when I want a newer commuter car, although I'll most likely avoid the VC engine due to possible future repair headaches. I say the 2.5 AWD SR is the sweet spot, and I'm glad Nissan is striving to fill the value niche instead of more expensive offerings from Honda and Mazda as mentioned in the video.
I traded my 2016 Altima in for a 2016 Audi A6 a year ago but I have no doubt I would have got 200k on the Altima. Maintenance is key on the CVT's, heat is the #1 killer of them. Fluid starts to break down and causes all kinds of issues. Buy an after market oil cooler and change the CVT fluid every 30k and it will last. I drove mine from OH to VA every couple months and it did great. Personally I was changing my CVT fluid once/yr but I am OCD and drive 20k+ a year. Great transmissions if you take care of them and don't drive them beyond their intended use.
@@adamgrier6918 Nissan doesn't recommend fluid changes except in extreme driving conditions, if I remember correctly. I always did my own fluid changes and there are some very good how-to's on YT. Just make sure you follow and don't overfill.
This video made me cry twice: the whole review was hilarious,but the comment section is on fire in this one🔥Amazing how a Nissan Altima review can make my day
I have a 23 Altima 2.0 VCTurbo and love it! It’s so comfortable, quiet, quick and responsive. I had a 19 Accord but traded that in for a 21 Altima 2.0 Turbo.
@@Marsalis_Money not gonna regret anything! And if anything does happen I will simply get another car just like I did when the Honda Accord was constantly in and out of the service center!
Best rental car ever. I may not be 100% since it's been years... but after you fill one of these up at the gas station, the range meter will say 500+ miles. Please confirm if this is still the case. This car is built for multi-state cruising for customer visits and sales conferences. Make sure you hang up your sport coat before settling into those seats!
not sure about the rest of the country, but around here if you see an Altima near you on the street/highway, you back off and try to go the other way. Something bad's about to happen. Typically on one donut-spare, and going 15mph faster than flow of traffic (& weaving).
At work, we leased 6 2019 Altimas to replace our aging increasingly unreliable Taurus(s,ii?) In the last few years there have been almost no problems, just oil changes and batteries. The seats are decent( these are rental spec models), the phones sync up just fine. Frankly they are quite efficient, reliable people haulers. Not sporty or "engaging" it be sure, but capable.
I've owned 7 Nissans since 1992 and currently own a 2015 Xterra Pro-4X and a 2017 370Z (which I run the HELL out of). I can count all of the issues I've had with them on one hand. My mind is blown when I hear about vehicles always being in the shop like Mark's Volvo he just dumped. Just avoid the CVT's and you will be fine. Or if you have a CVT, make sure the correct fluid is used as some mechanics use the WRONG fluid.
Yes to your point I have never had much trouble with Nissan engines however I've always been very wary of their transmissions. You would think they would have developed more reliable robust transmissions with all the experience they have of how not to do it
Having owned a 370Z with the VVEL system (which by all accounts is reliable), I trust Nissan to execute complex ideas in engine evolution. I'm not going to buy one of these, but if I had to guess I'd say the variable compression system will perform and age well. Perhaps we'll see it used more widely.
It has performed well, 6 years of production with VC turbos on nissan/infiniti models. The negative stigma comes from unreliable owners/ lack of maintenance.
@@stevev1008 for real? I hadn't heard of it before today. But when you think of how complex an engine already is, this isn't all that much more complicated. Just a few extra moving parts.
People laugh at these cars, but from a practical standpoint these cars are a great deal. For the combo of comfort, handling, power, and fuel economy (36- 38 MPG,) cost and warranty, this is an awesome value. A year old CPO cars run in mid-20k range with 7yr/100,000 mi powertrain warranty. The only other game in town is Hyundai/Kia... and anything similar to this has major reliability issues and the interior falls apart ('I've owned one)
Top 10 Altima mods:
1) Window delete
2)Hefty window cover
3)Bumper delete (extreme weight reduction)
4)Milky Headlights
5)AutoZone Chrome flossing package
6)Whistle tips from Bubb Rubb and Lil Sis (the whistles go whoop!)
7)Smiling front bumper for better air flow and down force
8)Deep scrapes on sides for channeling air
9)Cheetah steering wheel cover (more girth for extreme cornering)
10)Breathalyzer ignition system
Don't forget the Muffler Hanger Delete so you can make sparks jumping that curb into the Aldi parking lot.
Forgot the garbage bag window tint
You're doing God's work here my friend
@@UA-camuser1aa nah bruh, that was #2. It’s gotta be a Hefty brand to withstand the high turbulence at Maxima speeds
Maybe one broken tail light as well
That blacked out grille looks even better when it’s tailing you at 90mph on the highway
Nah that black grille is about to fall off 😂
tailing you and vibrating from the maxxed out bass from their homeboys mixtape
That's what's called "big Altima energy".
I just came here to say that 🤣 So true
Either an Altima or a Rogue
The official car of weaving in and out of traffic at 110 MPH with 0% window tint, collapsed suspension and mumble rap blasting at full volume
I think you mean 0% tint, and you're missing a bumper and have a bashed in door or something.
And paper plates that expired 2 years ago.
@@sleeksilver yeah, 100% tint is basically none at all. Don’t forget the missing or broken hubcaps!
Official car of the 13 that does 50
Too new for that.
I never felt so alive doing 110 in the right hand lane
That lane is called the shoulder.
@@markm0000 yoooo 😂😂
....in the ultimate "entitlement" mobile.
@@markm0000 not in the Altima it's not. It's an opportunity for passing
And then the left lane
And then the right lane
And then the shoulder
And then the exit
Ope nope left lane again
What a beast. Can’t wait to finance this at $299 biweekly for 96 months.
Patience. Not until it's 5 or 6 years old.
😂😂
That's a steal to some of these people. You have to marvel at the stupidity
Is that really what they are doing?
Holy fuck that's $1200 a month and $115,000 total.
@Great Heights biweekly means every other week, so that would be 600 a month, for 96 months. Still a horrid deal on an Altima.
We had a rental and it changed me.....I had the power of Nissan injected into my cranium. What an experience.
I had the power of Nissan injected into my spine when one rear ended me and drove off
😂😂😂😂
@@mmr0221 I damn near flipped one in my impala🫠
18:1 compression will do that to you. That’s why it’s got the seats. We’re about to see how NASSA they really are. It’s time to test out-gassing. I’m T1 for Arby’s and they’ve got the MEATS.
@@mmr0221 💀
It already happened to me. I was at a stop and a distracted Nissan Altima driver hit me going about 60 mph. Totaled my ‘19 Civic Si and broke my neck. Now I drive a Ford F-250 to make sure I’ll win the next fight with an Altima.
Not even a F-250 can stand up to the Altima. Those things are killers.
For fuck's sake, I just can't understand these people.
How are you driving now?
@@jamesmedina2062 carefully. I drive very carefully now.
My spinal cord wasn’t messed with so it was just a two month wait for the fracture to heal.
@@quartzclaude Right on. How hard was the wait if I may ask? I suffered back issues from a mosh pit accident because someone decided to turn me into a flying rag doll. I fell on my belt on backside and could not do much after. I don't remember doing therapy because I was young at the time and just gave it time. It could have fractured because I had back problems ever since and for at least 10-15 years sensitivity in the area when wearing a trousers belt.
After 120 years of automotive production Nissan used rocket science to make comfortable seats 😂🚀
Zero gravity seats!
A bit longer then that since opel came in 1862 and Mercedes came in 1886
they've had the seats for a while to be fair. one of the only positives of buying a nissan
Subaru needs to take note. Their seats are like sitting on a wooden chair with a thin cushion while someone presses their feet into your back.
Mr. Ford? Calling Mr. Ford: Y'all manage to make a seat that adjusts eight ways from Sunday, but can't _quite_ adjust to be comfortable.
Other car channels: Covering the Lamborghini Revuelto launch.
SavageGeese: "Here's a car that's even faster"
The only guys telling the truth in automotive journalism with the irreverance to make it entertaining. You guys are officially more relevant than the magazines we spent our youth reading.
I have no idea how you guys get any press cars, but the fact that you do is absolutely amazing.
mostly from customers probably
You mean you don’t suck from the tit of John Davis and Motorweek?
@@kalmmonke5037 any visibility is good. Brands and dealerships give these cars to anyone with a large enough following, even if they get grilled.
Regular Car Reviews would like a word.
@@seriouscatisserious I love Brian and Nick, true gems, I don't miss an episode....but I don't consider it apples to apples as far as content (new cars, tech from the press packets we never get to see, track impressions etc.)
The Geese literally had expectations so low that they were kind of impressed 😂😂
Sometimes it's the safest option
😂😂😂 got the same impression
I don't think you get it. People with experience driving the whole genre of differently priced cars understand.
@@HDHQDIRECT I think you explained it well so now we can all understand.
😂😂😂
That big Altima energy on driving impression 😂
Rented an Altima on my honeymoon and road tripped that mf. 38mpg average, driving through the Appalachians and weaving through traffic as if the car was an extension of my body. I completely understand the overconfidence of Altima Energy. That car is dangerously stable at speed (relative to how much money it's worth) and frickin cruises comfortably and gets phenomenal gas mileage. I hate how much sense it makes as a car.
The dark Altima energy consume you. My first car was a 2013 Corolla, and I would always drive at the speed limit or less. Got a 2022 Altima and holy shit, I probably break a traffic law every time I get in that car
I work for Enterprise. I get more positive comments about Altimas from renters than any other model.
I have a 2013 Altima and drove the hell out of it. I’m kinda sad that I have it sitting currently and accept no Altima slander from people. My Mustang has scared me at the same speed than my Altima did lol
It makes you drive like an idiot. My rental company had them in the early 2000s. It was only the 4 banger, but it was new and way too stable at 90mph.
@@treasurethetime2463 I had a 98 with that little 4 banger. That thing cruised at 95 a lot.
The wrap-up is Mark coming to the realisation that it's over. For cars and for driving.
And for humans.
Small critique: The VC system actually does not change the stroke length. It changes the stroke position vertically so the TDC and BDC points move up and down together. This changes the combustion chamber size... And thus the compression ratio
Great catch, thanks for the explanation
And this engine is a nope and nope from me 😬🥴.
Needs more likes.
I have as much confidence in this system as if they had created a telescopic cylinder to vary the height of the combustion chamber.
The main thing I appreciate about this car in 2023 is that you can actually go to a dealership and just buy one, no waiting list or anything. There are even multiple colors and trims on the lot to compare and maybe even test drive, and on Nissan dealers' websites they have actual prices, not "Contact Dealer for Price." I'm not saying I want one, but I do appreciate that.
Thats because not many people want to buy it
@@sertyuhg but why do they make them?
Fleet vehicles! B2B sales and leases are comfortable in their margins and volume, so they can continue to put the Altima out there and have it be a more compelling rental car from the rental company's perspective.
A Nissan salesperson dream is someone coming in and buying a nicely optioned car and financing it in-house with a decent down payment. There isn't much demand, but then you sometimes find people who want a new car and need it quickly and go with the dealership easiest to sign papers with. Nissan. They'll get you a car.
@@Chironex_Fleckeri they won’t be making them for much longer. All electric cars will be here soon unfortunately
@@Chironex_Fleckeri They make them for people with low credit and IQ, they seem to be attracted to Nissan/Infinity like flies to shit
@@Chironex_Fleckeri Exactly. Here in Germany almost 70% are B2B sales (fleet, company vehicles, rentals etc.), because now a basic VW Golf 8 has a starting price of over 30k€ (less and less C-customers can afford such vehicle prices).
Finally Savagegeese doing the driving review like how the customer base actually drives
Look up his Mercedes GLS 450 review if you haven't seen it already lol
@@anAmishGuy and the Chrysler Pacifica
Nissan Altima; the Official Car of r/Charlotte, and the only car in the world that gets faster the more beat up it gets.
On a serious note - I want to see a track test of this thing, if only just to know what goes through an Altima driver's mind
They are running rampant down here in Wilmington lol
Just imagine that you need to drive home as fast as humanly possible so you can hit your crack pipe.
Ha! Best Comment!
redditor detected. cringe.
Some guy took a 4th gen to the Nurburgring and posted it to facebook
The veiny arm meme killed me, exactly what I imagine the drivers look like. quality video as always guys!!
had a base model of this generation as a rental car when my accord was hit. honestly was impressed with the interior space and 45 mpg. ended up hitting a deer at 75 a few days later but that's just the altima way
😂😂😂
Are you going to get the front end fixed or leave the bumper hanging per tradition?
Expired plates = expired deer.
I rented one and hit a curb causing the wheel well covers to pop out and the bumper to crack. I unscrewed the bumper up pop the wheel well back in and closed the crack with JB weld. Then I sanded it down to get rid of the dug in scratches and painted it with krylon touch up paint. After the paint dried, I drove through gravel to kick up dust and cover it. Then I found out Enterprise doesn't care about the bumper.
@@FreeHat 😂🤣😂
This Altima engine reminds me of my 2006 VW Jetta 2.5l. It was “a 5 cylinder with the power of a 4 cylinder and the gas mileage of a 6 cylinder!” It was bulletproof though, 227,000 miles before I sold it running beautifully.
VW was proud of it, came with Audi heritage, quite a bit smoother than I-4 such as 1.8T and is in some of the newest 500 HP Audi RS cars
Proudly assembled half of a Lamborghini V10
@@jamesmedina2062 Smoother? I have slightly stiffened engine and transmission mounts on my MK5 and boy is it shaky. Can't imagine how bad the 1.8T is, if this was an improvement.
@@leotam3372 Well thats it. Either you have a race car or a regular car with vibration absorbing mounts. Even V6 from Nissan got liquid filled mounts back in the 90's. These race mounts are often have no give in them. They feature solid rubber or poly. But yes my 1.8 vibrated horribly. It sounded bad too until I installed a big front pipe and high flow cat along with Milltek cat back. VW in Germany bragged how the 2000 Passats in Germany had the 5 that we did not get here. Well I owned two VR6 that I liked a lot.
@@leotam3372 1.8T 20valve was so great heheh sound like a little tractor when i was straightpipe
No worries with the new engine design. We have yet to have one go bad...before the transmission.
Are you seriously making a joke comparing an engine to a wear-item like a Jatco CVT? Clearly, those engines are designed to outlast the 20K mile CVT replacement intervals.
@@razcarsey6635ea but those CVTs are bad. That ruins the experience
@@razcarsey6635 the problem is that Nissan treats their CVTs like a lifetime item. If they posted proper maintenance intervals for their Craptastic Variable Transmissions ala oil changes, then they wouldn't have to deal with their tarnished reputation. Hell, even today knowing what we now know, a Nissan dealership will refuse to change the CVT fluid because it's a "lifetime" part according to corporate
@@jst_TV they don't do that anymore. Before it's like that. I have 421k on my altima cvt and idk which 1 is going 2 last longer the engine or transmission at this point but I drive it hard where I can smell the cvt fluid burning and I apologize to the car afterwards. It's still working. I'm waiting for a rod to go flying but it hasn't happened yet. I thought my car was done recently bit it's just the spark plugs. Well see what happens!
@@occckid123 that's a crazy outlier lol
Impressive engine! These cars will be able to tear off their bumpers, side-swipe traffic barriers, and launch themselves into the second stories of buildings like no Altimas that came before!
Lol
- and be able pass you on the right at 100+mph while utilizing a 'temporary use' doughnut tire... 😂
@@AB-pl1ko lololololol
@@jmpersic - 👍
I hope they designed the VC engine for the typical Altima oil change interval... 80,000 miles.
The Altima is a car for poor people.
2023 Nissan Altima, the official car of sighing very loudly at every red light.
I get chills looking at this car. I can still remember when it tailgated me on the highway while I was doing 110kmh
Circa - a few minutes ago. 😂
You mean 110mph?
I think already heard this joke 100x
@Scott how many times have you said that though..?
Get out the left lane then
it means get the F out of the left lane.
I drove a 2022 Nissan Altima rental car and I was surprised at how much I liked it. The seats are so comfortable. The base engine had ample power. The interior has a nice, quality feel to it. The interior space is very roomy, even the back seats. And I loved the large trunk. And it got great gas mileage in the time I had it.
This is not the time nor the place for a serious comment sir
@@kiLLinEmSoFTly Hehe..
Can't wait to see more of Marks AI replacement drone. From the looks of it he's got it pretty well dialed in!
And the simulated cheap motel background
I was impressed. I thought the price of cloning Marks voice would be too much for this channel to afford. Guess I’m wrong!
yeah i had to look twice to see the difference. the geese always delivers
That shit is really annoying.
You guys have the amazing touch and finesse of a... sledgehammer. That is why I continue watching the best vehicle reviews here.
I always love the sense of humor in these videos haha
What’s not to like at 26% APR for 108 months? The real question is how many CVT’s you’ll go through before it’s paid off.
Write all the nasty comments you want, but at least it's not a cross-over. Good looking car too. Had a Altima as a rental in AZ/CA in 2019 and put about 1000 miles on it.
Fantastic Engine.
Variable displkacement combined with Nissan's variable valve technology.
Insofar as longevity, it gots to be equal or greater than the over complicated German piles with their use of platic in critical components.
Well done. The first honest review of this engine. Thanks,
The technology is stunning! just look at his face..
@@vvvvel He looks stunned, but not good-stunned.
@@Thegonagle Nissan still innovates and that's something you cannot deny lol
Nissan engines last forever. It's the transmission we have to worry about
Can’t do it. But they are definitely faster than you would think 5.4 is a darn quick car In the real world
it's borderline mid 90's supercar fast.
@@SoulTouchMusic93 key word, supercar. So yea it is quick
Big Altima Energy is real. Had one as a rental and something about its soul just asks you to push it hard. It’s the only vehicle brand on the road that I genuinely fear having behind me, especially when traffic is suddenly stopping
I appreciate all the small details you guys put in the video. A nice 69 degrees on the climate control, the name of your music playlist, the contents of your music playlist, the name of your AI influencer... Always a treat to watch a video from you two.
I looked it up after I noticed and it's a real playlist! And it's got some surprising bangers (and for some reason a lot of Lorde, which I have no complaints about)
This is a certified hood classic.
Naww... Dodge charger and Challenger have that title.
@@HDHQDIRECT Nah, those are for the hood rich. Altima is for the common felonious man.
Literally
The meme factor would have been off the charts if the Geese were sporting all-black Air Force 1s.
VC Turbo has been out for a while but I haven't heard much about them shitting the bed (probably because the CVT gives up first).
Surprisingly it’s one of the more decent things Nissan has come up with- so far it’s proven to be very reliable. The NA 2.5L in the base trims is ancient but extremely reliable.
With these you legit just have to worry about the CVT, hopefully if you change the fluids they’ll be fine now
So have you seen many cvts with the vc turbo going out even though they've been available since 2017 for the 2018 qx50?
It's because they don't sell any sadly. It's only in 3 models across the Nissan/Infiniti lineup and they aren't exactly best sellers
@@Hana2736_ there still in over 100k units
@@davewilson7602 and it seems that their CVTs are ok now, since 2018… that’s good news
The way Mark’s arm changed once he stepped on that throttle had me screaming
Each traffic infraction done in the Nissan altima increases its horse power.
Honestly drove this as a rental and was very impressed. Very comfortable seats with zero g. Good interior. And amazing adaptive cruise control. Wish they made a hybrid version.
It was a rental. Wait until you have to live with one every day.
All Jokes aside. Im not embarrassed to say I also have owned an Altima . I had high miles on mines as well & no tranny Problems at all. It actually was very reliable. I traded for a Truck. As a post says from a dude on here. They are the best cars if u travel. Comfort and relaxing i remember. Id get one if you travel but maybe look at a SV model with extra package like sunroof or headed seats added.
I don't know why but I really enjoyed this review. It's succinct, funny, and insightful!
@ 9:12. That diesel forearm! 😅 I literally spit out my food! Lol! Nice one! 😂
They need to take that motor , slap a 6 speed on it, and drop it into a new 240sx/Silvia revival
That would be hot
And make an unreliable 240sx/silvia revival?Because thats the unfortunate truth of this motor
@@MM9Productionz its just the bottom end is new tech? the motor doesn't have a particularly bad track record
price it at 25k while you are at it
and you won’t buy it like the rest of the car guys because your budget is 10k tops
No words for some of the weird segments you guys put in these videos, but bravo haha. Stay weird guys, love it 🤙🏼
You final thoughts given in voice software AI robotic version is funny. Love the lifeless blank stare when telling you "sure loved it" at the end. We need more car reviews with such enthusiastic emotion.
😂😂😂😂 straight faced final thoughts and AI promo. Really went down the rabbit hole with this one
I really like your channel, especially when you review the more "normal" cars. Keep it up!
finally…Finally…FINALLY. Someone I respect car opinions on saying the Altima is “good”. Maybe not great…but after years of people flaming my series of car I’ll take it.
I had a 2005 altima with the v6 and manual trans, loved that car.
My 2008 Altima v6 6mt Altima coupe was amazing. Finally let it die at 400,000km. Still could cruise in comfort or leave anyone behind. Have a 2019 manual 370z to comfort my Nissan urges though.
Had an '02 with the same specs, agreed!
That was when Nissan was still somewhat good. Now, SMDH.
hope you still got it
that deadpan delivery of the final thoughts had me laughing my ass off.
Love the straight face ending. Reading it like a robot. ....
Nissan Altima, official car of "18% APR is good right?" and "My tires are running on cords and half my lights don't work, but I only authorize you to change my oil and clear all the engine codes" Nissan Altima, official car of "I've made one or a few poor decisions in my life that's led up to me having to buy this car"
“That 18% is only for certified pre-owned. You get the introductory 24.9% rate. But come back in a year and we can refinance it.” - Nissan Salesman, probably.
The Final Thoughts. Man, that was epic. I felt like I was reading the last page of "War and Peace" or "Wuthering Heights". You just couldn't have been any more serious. :D :D :D. And you only blinked once during the whole thing. Awesome.
I know I'm in the minority, but if they sold a mid trim NA with a 6 speed manual, I'd buy it. There are no more mid sized cars offering manuals anymore.
Vw still offers manuals in the Jetta, S and Sport trims, along with the GLI (if you want the 'sporty' one). But they're basically the only brand I can think of thats still holding on to the manual. But the next generation of their cars is all electric so the nails are already in the coffin 😅
@@AngySumo Jettas are a little too small. The last gen Passat TDI manual is rare to find and people know what they have so the prices are ridiculous
@@subeyguy66 they're basically same size as Altima, that's why I suggested that, but yeah I hear ya. That generation Passat was a good car especially tdi
Just here in support of the channel, but the comments are hilarious today.
My friend had variable compression on his honda , 31 psi on two cylinders
That IP at 2:29 is for Huawei Cloud. Incredible work.
As much as people bash on Altima my 2014 2.5L was VERY solid and reliable. Even got MUCH better highway MPG than it was rated. It even saved my ass when somone ran a redlight and totaled it.
If they could match the 2.0T and the AWD I'd not hesitate for another.
Why not move up to Infiniti?
@@wyw201 I did, I bought a 2018 Q50 Red Sport, and it was in the shop 6 times in under a year and the dealer was a lazy shit hole. So literally on day 354 I traded it for a Mustang Bullitt.
@@KeithSchwerin What problems did you have with the Q50
@@wyw201 Know you asked this a while ago, but it was all electrical the Infotainment kept dying and also prevented all usage of drive modes, radio, ANY smart/sensor features. The dealer decided to fight with me about just replacing it, and eventually they returned the car to me scratched up. It was the worst dealer experience I've ever had and I mostly deal with Fords. I miss the car itself, but I refuse to deal with that local dealer ever again.
@@KeithSchwerin I test drove a Q50 and found the transmission lacking. The transmission is holding everything back.
Nissan researched the VC Turbo for 20 years and recently as of 2018 they've made many improvements to the CVT, so I think it's good buy.
I’m sitting in a 2021 Altima that says otherwise about the cvt improvement.. 70k miles and it’s going out. Changed cvt fluid at 25k and 50k and don’t drive it hard or anything, hell I haven’t even revved it over 5k Rpm
@@danielhamby9448 Anomalies will still be present. I'm annoyed for you though. Nissan continues to do shit that most consumers don't want. I honestly don't see them surviving past 2040, being honest.
@@Kyzzle112718 well I went in knowing it would happen but not that early, it started to drive funny at around 45 but nothing like it is now… the part that makes mad is that the dealership technicians say they can’t do anything until a check engine light comes on… which I’m sure that be right after the warranty expires. I’ve heard a few people say the newest generation of Nissans with cvts have had some issues but not like the ones before it so they’re getting better I suppose, but not where they should be. When I bought this thing it was down to it and a Honda Civic Si. My wife didn’t want a manual transmission car so I had to get the Altima sadly. Live and learn I guess
@@Kyzzle112718 and I don’t see them being around after then either really. Instead of fixing the problems they’re having they just continue keep doing what they’re doing… and discontinuing their best selling and most affordable models (Altima and Versa) to make way for electric vehicles I think will not be good. I was a lifelong Nissan guy my whole life, up until this Altima I have now. The way the dealership has jerked me around and give me the run around my next car will be Toyota or a Honda and I never thought I’d ever say that
Love the AI injections to the video! Informative and entertaining, a great differentiator to other auto review channels. Well Done!!
It’s not even about the cars anymore. Thanks for the content 👍🏾
Big Nissan Energy has transformed my life. I grew 6 inches taller, won the lottery, and became an expert in karate after driving an Altima for only six months! Now all the ladies love me.
Love the new Serial Killer summary outro!
Altima is really the only standard FWD midsize sedan you can buy new if you don't want a hybrid or to spend $35k+. Camrys out of stock/high ADM. Accord: defective 1.5 turbo or hybrid & high ADM. Sonata/K5: fires/Korean Quality. Malibu: GM quality & availability. Legacy: availability and engine. Passat/Mazda6/Fusion/200/Galant/Avenger/Impala/Taurus/Regal: all discontinued
Exactly! It’s perfect for poor people who don’t change their oil and are bad w/money 🥰
This is the best review you guys have done so far, and also the most accurate
That's the first altima I've seen that wasn't damaged
Give it a month
The final thoughts made my hair on the back of my neck stand up, I’ve never been so creeped out sitting on my couch.
The Nissan Altima are made in Mississippi. I see these everyday here at the manufacturing plant. Tenn will start making these again in the coming years while we will be making the electric cars here.
Where are Maximas made? They love Nissans where I live and in Tennessee!
@@jamesmedina2062 they’re made in Smyrna , Tenn.
The ending 😂 love it. Keep being yourselves, im starting to enjoy these videos a lot more with all the weird funny little bits
The Altima gets more flak than it deserves especially this generation. The ride quality is smooth and the overall styling and features are great for the price.
You guys are hilarious. The rap music and the veiny arm crack me up.
As an Altima driver:
"AHAHA, you fools! SOOOON!! SOON YOU WILL ALL BOW!!"
I would like to thank Mark for the final mesmerizing summation TFF
Thank you for reviewing more common commuter vehicles like this. My current commuter car is a 2013 Audi A6 Quattro. I drove a 2021 Altima SR rental last year and I was very impressed. Kids and I especially liked the seats. I thought the CVT was fine driving normally, I hope it lasts over 200k though. This is on my short list when I want a newer commuter car, although I'll most likely avoid the VC engine due to possible future repair headaches. I say the 2.5 AWD SR is the sweet spot, and I'm glad Nissan is striving to fill the value niche instead of more expensive offerings from Honda and Mazda as mentioned in the video.
I traded my 2016 Altima in for a 2016 Audi A6 a year ago but I have no doubt I would have got 200k on the Altima. Maintenance is key on the CVT's, heat is the #1 killer of them. Fluid starts to break down and causes all kinds of issues. Buy an after market oil cooler and change the CVT fluid every 30k and it will last. I drove mine from OH to VA every couple months and it did great. Personally I was changing my CVT fluid once/yr but I am OCD and drive 20k+ a year. Great transmissions if you take care of them and don't drive them beyond their intended use.
@@TheAnarchy1970 is the CVT fluid change part of Nissan recommended preventive maintenance? or did you take it somewhere else to do?
@@adamgrier6918 Nissan doesn't recommend fluid changes except in extreme driving conditions, if I remember correctly. I always did my own fluid changes and there are some very good how-to's on YT. Just make sure you follow and don't overfill.
Your final thoughts made me laugh. I wouldn't consider buying an Altima, but I was fascinated by your narrative!
This video made me cry twice: the whole review was hilarious,but the comment section is on fire in this one🔥Amazing how a Nissan Altima review can make my day
I only come here for the comments, not the vid :)!
Savage Altima Energy, for when Big Altima Energy just ain't enough. 😂
I have a 23 Altima 2.0 VCTurbo and love it! It’s so comfortable, quiet, quick and responsive. I had a 19 Accord but traded that in for a 21 Altima 2.0 Turbo.
I get exactly how you feel.
You're gonna regret this decision in 3 years, when the transmission farts on you.
@@Marsalis_Money not gonna regret anything! And if anything does happen I will simply get another car just like I did when the Honda Accord was constantly in and out of the service center!
@@ItsChrisWorld adding more issues,... 👍
@@ItsChrisWorld what went wrong with the Accord?
Best rental car ever. I may not be 100% since it's been years... but after you fill one of these up at the gas station, the range meter will say 500+ miles. Please confirm if this is still the case. This car is built for multi-state cruising for customer visits and sales conferences. Make sure you hang up your sport coat before settling into those seats!
My rental 2020 Sentra said 400+ miles, but thanks to the crappy transmission and my lead foot, I was lucky to get 25mpgs
Mine said 500 miles after fill up just the other day. Still the case.
The ultimate "No credit? No problem!" car.
The official car of Single moms with 3 pitbulls
Hands down best car review channel on the tube ❤
9:12 Marc Feels the power through the steering wheel 😂😂😂
😂 The final impression AI was spot on, just the eye movement when reading was the matrix error ;-)
not sure about the rest of the country, but around here if you see an Altima near you on the street/highway, you back off and try to go the other way. Something bad's about to happen.
Typically on one donut-spare, and going 15mph faster than flow of traffic (& weaving).
- same here. Seems to be the 'leased' car owned by the worse drivers, at least those who are appear to mainly be younger.
What a great review!
Meme references on point 👌
9:11 I died 💀💀💀 TRAPAHOLICS MIXTAPES 🔥🥶🙏🏼
If they ever do a movie of that 1983 movie Christine, it needs to be an Altima.
At work, we leased 6 2019 Altimas to replace our aging increasingly unreliable Taurus(s,ii?) In the last few years there have been almost no problems, just oil changes and batteries. The seats are decent( these are rental spec models), the phones sync up just fine. Frankly they are quite efficient, reliable people haulers. Not sporty or "engaging" it be sure, but capable.
I've owned 7 Nissans since 1992 and currently own a 2015 Xterra Pro-4X and a 2017 370Z (which I run the HELL out of). I can count all of the issues I've had with them on one hand. My mind is blown when I hear about vehicles always being in the shop like Mark's Volvo he just dumped. Just avoid the CVT's and you will be fine. Or if you have a CVT, make sure the correct fluid is used as some mechanics use the WRONG fluid.
Fever dream review. Loved it. Keep it up!
Yes to your point I have never had much trouble with Nissan engines however I've always been very wary of their transmissions. You would think they would have developed more reliable robust transmissions with all the experience they have of how not to do it
Gotta love the name of that Spotify playlist there
Holy hell, Mark forgot to put away that forearm for a minute there 😳
you guys are the best, i know it’s gonna be good day when i wake up to a savagegeese video
Having owned a 370Z with the VVEL system (which by all accounts is reliable), I trust Nissan to execute complex ideas in engine evolution. I'm not going to buy one of these, but if I had to guess I'd say the variable compression system will perform and age well. Perhaps we'll see it used more widely.
It has performed well, 6 years of production with VC turbos on nissan/infiniti models. The negative stigma comes from unreliable owners/ lack of maintenance.
@@stevev1008 for real? I hadn't heard of it before today. But when you think of how complex an engine already is, this isn't all that much more complicated. Just a few extra moving parts.
People laugh at these cars, but from a practical standpoint these cars are a great deal. For the combo of comfort, handling, power, and fuel economy (36- 38 MPG,) cost and warranty, this is an awesome value. A year old CPO cars run in mid-20k range with 7yr/100,000 mi powertrain warranty. The only other game in town is Hyundai/Kia... and anything similar to this has major reliability issues and the interior falls apart ('I've owned one)