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Nissan Altima Australia

The Nissan Altima mid-sized sedan sold in Australia between 2014 and 2017, with the local arm of the company quietly dropping the four-door five-seater thanks to it's incompatibility with tightening emissions regulations.

The car never found traction in Australia, with just over 4500 sales over its almost four years on the Australia. Toyota's Camry recorded the same number of sales in a single month. The range started from the Altima ST at $23,100 and went up to the Altima Ti-S at $41,250.

The axing came despite the fact the Altima - the brand's only mid-sized sedan - formed the basis of Nissan's Supercars racing efforts, which were set to continue until the end of the 2018 Supercars season.

Nissan Altima Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Nissan Altima here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Nissan Altima 2015: Transmission problems

    The Nissan CVT can have problems. A whirring or grinding noise is a common issue, and it’s usually a bearing failure in the transmission. If you have such a noise in your car you should contact Nissan (1800 035 035) to discuss repairs.

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  • Nissan Altima: Key Replacement Cost

    There are many options for replacing a Nissan Altima key fob, but without more information about your specific vehicle I can't give you more information about the cheapest option. You can read more about cheap replacements for a lost key fob here.

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  • Altima or Civic?

    The Civic is so good — one of the best Japanese cars I have driven for a very long time and a definite for The Tick — that I wouldn't bother about the Nissan.

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  • Best small hatch under 30k?

    I would go for the Camry every time after a Maxima. It's $28,990 driveaway for a new car at the moment and is about the same size as the Nissan but much more refined and lighter on fuel.

     

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Nissan Altima Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Nissan Altima varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $23,100 and going to $41,250 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2018 Sedan 2.5L, —, CVT AUTO $23,100 $41,250
2017 Sedan 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO $10,560 $18,700
2016 Sedan 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO $9,240 $16,940
2015 Sedan 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO $8,360 $16,390
2014 Sedan 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO $8,140 $15,730
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Nissan Altima Dimensions

The dimensions of the Nissan Altima Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2018 Sedan 1470x1830x4885 mm 134 mm
2017 Sedan 1470x1830x4885 mm 134 mm
2016 Sedan 1470x1830x4885 mm 134 mm
2015 Sedan 1470x1830x4885 mm 134 mm
2014 Sedan 1470x1830x4885 mm 134 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Nissan Altima Dimensions

Nissan Altima Fuel Consumption

The Nissan Altima is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by — and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7.5L/100km for Sedan /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2018 Sedan 7.5L/100km 2.5L CVT AUTO
2017 Sedan 7.5L/100km 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO
2016 Sedan 7.5L/100km 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO
2015 Sedan 7.5L/100km 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO
2014 Sedan 7.5L/100km 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO
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Nissan Altima Wheel Size

The Nissan Altima has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 215x50 R16 for Sedan in 2018 with a wheel size that spans from 16x7 inches.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2018 Sedan 215x50 R16 16x7 inches 215x50 R16 16x7 inches
2017 Sedan 215x50 R16 16x7 inches 215x50 R16 16x7 inches
2016 Sedan 215x50 R16 16x7 inches 215x50 R16 16x7 inches
2015 Sedan 215x50 R16 16x7 inches 215x50 R16 16x7 inches
2014 Sedan 215x50 R16 16x7 inches 215x50 R16 16x7 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Nissan Altima Wheel Sizes

Nissan Altima Towing Capacity

The Nissan Altima has maximum towing capacity of 1200kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2018 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
2017 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
2016 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
2015 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
2014 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
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