Let's be honest, the world of affordable Japanese midsize-sedans isn't the most riveting. These cars are built for two purposes: to comfortably transport people from the airport to their hotels, from the retirement village to Bingo, and nothing in between. We have to admit that they have become particularly good in recent years, with the likes of the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord standing out as two of the best and most popular offerings. Last month Nissan unveiled its midsize sedan fighter, the 2023 Nissan Altima, and we were blown away by its good looks and stylish interior. Now there's more good news: Nissan has officially revealed pricing for the Altima, and it's pretty competitive.
For 2023, the Nissan Altima S FWD will start with an MSRP of $25,290. This price excludes tax, title, license fees, and a destination charge of $1,095. The Altima SV FWD goes for $26,090, and the sporty Altima SR FWD costs $27,490. The mid-range SL FWD is priced at $31,990, and the SV AWD is $27,590. The AWD version of the SR is $28,990, followed by the SL AWD at $33,490. The top-of-the-range SR VC-Turbo FWD is priced at $34,990.
By comparison, the Honda Accord currently starts at $26,520 for the LX and tops out at $38,450 for the Touring model. The Toyota Camry starts at $25,945 and tops out with the XSE V6 at $36,370.
The Altima has been refreshed and updated for the 2023 model year and is now offered with more technology than ever before. The updated model features a restyled version of Nissan's V-motion grille, a redesigned brand logo, and newly standard LED headlights. Four alloy wheel designs are on offer, two new exterior paint colors, and a restyled instrument panel. As for tech, the Altima now features a best-in-class 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display with navigation, wireless Android Auto, and wireless Apple CarPlay. We've loved this display ever since it made its debut in the Nissan Armada. Other infotainment features included for 2023 are a wireless charging pad and optional Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity.
Standard active driver assistance features include blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, high beam assist, and rear automatic braking. Under the hood, the 2023 Altima features a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque or a more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged four-pot with 248 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, power is channeled to the front or all four wheels via an unimpressive CVT transmission. With a slew of upgrades and an attractive price list behind its name, the 2023 Nissan Altima should be a popular choice.
