Nissan Gives the Altima Another Year, But Cuts Choices and Raises Prices

The Altima Gets Another Year, With a Price Bump

The Nissan Altima might be showing its age, but the automaker isn’t ready to pull the plug just yet. The 2027 model is official, with the nameplate sticking around for another lap – though the trim lineup is now even simpler, and the price tag has crept up a bit.

This time around, the choices are down to SV and SR – front-wheel drive comes standard, and if you want all-wheel drive, you’ll need to spring for the SR. The SV Special Edition and SR Midnight Edition have quietly left the building.

The 2027 Altima now starts at $27,790, plus a $1,275 destination fee. That’s a slight bump, but it keeps the Altima in familiar territory – just with fewer trim flavors to choose from.

What’s New for 2027? Not Much, Really

If you were expecting major updates, you will have to wait. The Altima still uses the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and Xtronic CVT. The power remains unchanged: 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque for front-wheel drive, or 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft for all-wheel drive.

Fuel economy is still decent for a good old gas-powered sedan: up to 26 mpg city and 36 mpg highway for front-wheel drive, or 25/33 mpg if you opt for all-wheel drive.

The SV keeps it simple: 17-inch alloys, an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and those Zero Gravity seats. The SR gets you a sportier look, 19-inch wheels, a bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless phone integration, paddle shifters, and a sport-tuned suspension if you stick with front-wheel drive.

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is still standard, so you get all the usual driver-assist goodies: automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, rear auto braking, and lane-departure warning. If you want ProPILOT Assist, it’s still an option on the SV.

Getting Ready to Leave the Lineup

The 2027 Altima is already on sale in the US, giving sedan fans one more choice while the rest of the industry chases after crossovers and SUVs.

But the Altima’s days look numbered. Nissan has confirmed it’s preparing to pull the plug as part of a bigger lineup shakeup, so the 2027 model could be one of the last chances to grab on.

Notably, Altima sales are declining. Nissan sold 56,424 units in the US through September, which is a 26% decrease from last year. The Altima remains a well-known midsize sedan, but the lower sales numbers show why Nissan may be considering discontinuing it.

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