The Altima's interior trails newer sedans when it comes to overall design. The touchscreen's low placement can be a distraction for the driver. Interior materials look comparable to some competitors, but many of the surfaces are made of hard plastic. - Edmunds
2018 Altima Interior Seating and Comfort
The 2018 Altima's interior trails newer and modern sedans in terms of styling and design. However, the cabin is highly functional and with ample room to seat five people. The front seats are among the best in the class as there is ample legroom and more than adequate cushioning for a comfortable journey. Talking of the rear seats, there is enough room for an average-size adult. The elevated seats give a good outward view but the newer midsize sedans feel more spacious.
Nissan has covered the insulation very well, offering a quiet cabin on the highway. The interior quality is average as Altima features an abundance of hard plastics inside. However, Altima’s Zero gravity front seats are unrivaled.
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Model
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2018 Nissan Altima
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2018 Ford Fusion
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2018 Honda Accord
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2018 Toyota Camry
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Passenger capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Passenger Volume(ft cube)
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101.9
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102.8
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105.6
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100.4
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Front (Head/Hip/Shoulder/Leg)
(In.)
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40/54/56.4/45
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39.2/55/57.8/44.3
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39.5/55.3/58.3/42.3
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38.3/55.4/57.7/42.1
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Second (Head/Hip/Shoulder/Leg)
(In.)
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37.1/52.1/56.4/36.1
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37.8/54.4/56.69/38.3
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37.3/55/56.5/40.4
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38/54.7/55.7/38
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Nissan Altima rides on a slightly shorter wheelbase in comparison to competitors such as Accord or Camry, thus its rear isn't as spacious as theirs. Though the Altima offers a good set of interior amenities for the price, the newer midsize sedan has a better design and technology.
Nissan Altima Interior Features
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat
- Four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
2018 Altima Infotainment
Every 2018 Altima model comes with a 5-inch infotainment display, six speakers, Bluetooth, a USB port, Siri Eyes Free, and hands-free text messaging. The base screen is small though, the NissanConnect interface is easy to use but isn't modern like some rivals. You can upgrade to the available 7-inch infotainment touch screen with a navigation system and Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
The placement of both the touchscreens makes it inconvenient for quick access while driving. On higher models apart from a bigger touchscreen, you will also get a nine-speaker Bose premium sound system, voice commands, and satellite radio.
2018 Altima Cargo Space
The Altima has 15.4-cubic-foot cargo space in the trunk, which is average for a midsize sedan. In comparison, the Fusion and Accord have 15.8 and 16.7 cubic feet in the back. However, the Altima's trunk is wide and deep with hinges for ergonomic cargo management. The back seat folds with a 60/40 split and expands the space for hauling longer items.
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Model
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2018 Nissan Altima
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2018 Ford Fusion
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2018 Honda Accord
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2018 Toyota Camry
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Trunk volume
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15.4 ft. cube
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15.8 ft. cube
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16.7 ft. cube
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14.1 ft. cube
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Also, Atima has plenty of cupholders and small-item storage options, which enhances the utility. The Altima is a decent midsize car if you are looking for practicality.
