2019 Nissan Altima AWD | Winter Drive 

Alex you are honestly the best car reviewer on RU-vid, thank you for what you do!

I love Nissan Altimas, highly underrated cars, I get them for company rentals all the time and the seats are so comfortable. I had a black one with a black cloth interior and the AC handled 100+ degree weather in Vegas and Arizona like a champ. The remote start using just a button on the key fob is a godsend also. AWD now just makes it even better. The SV is my preferred model, I even liked the Altima over the Infiniti Q50 when I had that. My Rogue rentals were also very nice.

Good on Nissan to allow AWD on even the base models. I hope the industry follows this.

Appreciate you braving the -26F weather to bring us the video. On the Altima, still don't understand why they wouldn't do the 2.0T with the AWD as an option and also on the Maxima which it very much needs. If you're OK with the CVT I think the 2020 legacy with the 2.4 Turbo will be the best option in the class if you want AWD.

I've owned a Subaru Outback, Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima and I would get this Altima if I were looking for an AWD sedan. I'm 43 and seat comfort is huge to me and I think Nissan makes the best/most comfortable seats of all the regular brands.

The Japanese are going to clean house with all of the cowardly American companies bowing out of sedans.

I've been waiting for the Awd altima review. Thank you! appreciate you went to Canada for it .

I'll hang onto my 2016 Legacy 3.6R

the size scale is awesome and helpful

Years late but had to get rid of my 2019 Impreza Sport and got a new 2022 Altima AWD and what a difference. Space is obviously better, gas mileage is better, the drive is better and no more low pros which is great as the Altima is a great car. It's been some years since I owned a Nissan but I'm still a fan and the new Altima's are great comfortable cars.

When you have to put a front license plate on it'll ruin the look

Good looking vehicle

I feel like the combined legroom numbers are misleading: 2019 BMW 5-series: 77.9" 2019 Altima: 79" 2018 Kia Soul: 80" 2019 Kia K900: 82.3" 2018 Corolla: 83.7" Corolla more legroom than K900...hmmm, I think not. Soul more than Altima and 5-series? Nope! How can we trust the numbers?

All of these vehicle's should have 4 way lumbar. Our 15 Altima seats kill my back. I have rods and batteries in my lower back and the lumbar pushes on it and can't be adjusted up or down to make it more comfortable. My vw touareg however has 4 way lumbar and is so much more comfortable than the Nissan seat.

The deal breaker between the Subaru Legacy and the Nissan Altima AWD would be reliability, something you didn't touch upon. Going to the arbiter of reliability, CR, the Subaru gets the nod.

Cvt are good with a single strap for ski-doo . The metal strap on a Jatco CVT which probably equips the Altima is made of 400 parts ready to break apart in pieces .

You made an interesting comment about Tires. That a 2 wheel drive with Winter Tires would do better than a 4 wheel Drive with all season tires. Would be interesting to see a good testing of that to see if that is really the case. I do enjoy the way you do your Videos of Cars overall. Nice job.

Nissan have a huge, HUGE problem with reliabilty, especially in third year and on. I know a few people who keep swearing and cursing the day they bought Nissan. Which was not the case before the merger. About eight years ago, after demobilizing from the army, I urgently needed reliable used car and I couldn't afford newer entries - had kinda tight budget. And for 1900 I bought 1999 Maxima with V6. Second owner, complete maintenance history, 110000 miles on it. I gotta say right now - altough it was only my second car (since selling it about three years ago I had another two - currently Sedona, two kids, wife and her ma:) - it was the best ever. Exceptionally reliable, I added some 70k miles to it - had no fails whatsoever. Nothing ever got broke. It was a dream. Unfortunately, when a family is growing you kinda have to buy something bigger. And as much as I wanted to keep it, I had to let it go. We just could not afford two vehicles back then. Now, I am about to buy second car, and it won't be Nissan. It will be either Camry or Rav4.

The new legacy is just about out. I feel that makes this lose the slight relevance it had for a moment. Tragic I’d say but 🤷🏻‍♂️

Never buy the first new model of a car. It's a brand new AWD, hence it'll take a couple of years to clean out the kinks in the AWD transmission, engine, etc.

Hey ALEX, Did you lose your mind ?? 26 degrees below ZERO F.??? I really appreciate your Demo of the ALtima’s 4wd Grip on slippery surface and YES winter tires make all the difference. Especially Stopping.

Great reviewer as always Alex. The car itself, just absolutely screams rental spec even in the top trim.

I would still pick the Legacy over the Altima. A real, full-time AWD system is much more useful vs a slip n grip AWD. The first video if you type in altima awd is a dude driving in the snow and overheating the AWD system. Toyota could shoehorn an AC motor for the rear wheels on the hybrid Camry as a band-aid solution.

I feel like the Altima is the Silverado of family sedans, It's great on it's own but it's clearly been eclipsed by it's competitors. The only thing it has is AWD.

Great job talking while you vibrated in the seat! I hope you enjoyed your stay in Canada.

Alex took one for the team going to chilly Canada

Ha! You fooled me. I kinda thought that tracked Altima sedan was a sort of non-operational concept vehicle--but, it actually goes.

First welcome to Québec, where winter tire are require by law.Second, I would get a Subaru before a Nissan. Reason: quality of the product.

Please mention if the car does/doesn't have rain sensing wipers, auto high beams and remote start. Also be nice to know if it lists the PSI of each individual tire.

This car looks really snappy and sporty with that crispy orange.

I seen the car in person, there is nothing Led in the rear. But great job Alex. Keep it on.

All seasons stop better in the cold in the dry. Engineering explained did a test in the dry. In the snow yes snow tires are better.

I've had 3 different once now since 2009 and put about 40 to 60k on each ... Currently in a 2022 SV AWD @ little over 6,000 miles and aside the seating materials it's a balance car that's hard to beat at it's price point ... Using it as my daily and it does offer a lot of make life easier tech so if I drive it alone for few days I get use to it ... but days when i'm swapping between my 2017 e300 I do feel the price difference in material quality... Idk who approved the seating materials but pls flog him for the idea ...

Great review as usual. Nissan Altima is the longest beside the Malibu but why the combine legroom's is far less then the rest of the competitors. LOL Nissan needs to shorten this baby to the size of the Accord and try to achieved the same amount of leg room. Go and hire Honda interior design personnel to help with this problem.

Definitely waiting for 2020 legacy after seeing it at Detroit auto show. That huge screen is awesome! 😊

Don't like the tablet on dash trend. Looks cheap. And unfortunately there is a good deal of knee jerk Nissan hate out there. I've owned a few and they're quite good, especially the sweet V6 Maxima hooked to the updated cvt. Smooooth power delivery. And fast.

I'm glad more non-luxury AWD options are becoming available. I'd probably for the Fusion, between the three -- don't want a Nissan or Subaru CVT -- barf. I'm not a Ford fan though, so I'd probably just spend the extra 10-15K and get a BMW 3-series with xDrive, or something like that.

Great Nissan.

Think I would recommend this to my mom she's a Honda fan but I think she should have a awd vehicle and she's not a fan of SUVs

Welcome to 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Were you also at the Canadian International Auto Show?

Off-roading with trends and a CVT? Yaaa no thanks, they don't like high-loads and heat! Excellent job as always Alex and really happy to see you giving the correct information when it comes to winter driving and how important tire choice is.

Interesting.......with traction control off it was less wheel slip🤔interesting.

What's the advantage of buying this over an Accord and how reliable is the Altima longterm?

Alex, any news on Mazda 6 AWD? I thought it was in the pipeline

Wow awesome video

Justice - Alex the Californian has to deal with the cold, cruel realities of winter!!! As for the Altima, it has the worst rear legroom and headroom in the newest release in the segment. When will the war on tall passengers end? #SaveHeadRoom.

With AWD on the Altima, is this the final nail in the coffin for the Maxima? I’m not sure why Nissan even offers it anymore.

Hey Alex, can you please add the Tesla Model 3 to your vehicle size chart? Given that they’re now starting at $35,000, it’s probably a good time to start comparing it to the conventional competition.

They really messed up by not offering the 2.0t with AWD they also need to get rid of that CVT and put a dct, 8speed or manual

Is there a button to put car into AWD on demand? I have one on my Toyota Rav-4. I use up to 30 mph.

What would the ground clearance be? And, not on the Trax version :-) Apologies if I missed it.

The new Altima need to a new CVT transmission with physical launch gear. Also, the AWD should be available with VC turbo engine. Thanks, Alex, great review as always. Waiting for the full review.

Alex , did you at least check out our restaurant scene in Montreal?

Probably this one

You can’t get awd in the Mazda6 in the states

Altima salesperson to potential customer..."Hey, check out our new Altima. Pretty powerful turbo4 and AWD. Uh...should mention though that you can't get both on the same vehicle. Could I interest you in buying two?" What on earth is Nissan thinking?

The fact that AWD can’t be had on the more powerful engine is unacceptable in my book. I mean, what the hell was Nissan thinking? It’s a shame because this is a VERY attractive sedan but if I have to choose between AWD or the more powerful engine... I’ll just wait for Mazda to add it to their turbocharged Mazda 6 or Toyota to add it to the V6 Camry.

Would you recommend this or the legacy ?

new mazda 6 and mazda 3 gets awd in Canada

Hi...Nice review! What is the exterior color of this Altima? Very attractive! Peace...♐

I have a 2005 Altima and I would’ve gotten this if it didn’t have a CVT. I just don’t like the way they feel and obviously the reliability issue everyone talks about.

Chemin Dufresne , Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci-Alex ! , Québec

Can you actually buy the one on tracks?

Alex what made you change your mind about the back seat scoring?🤔

I heard that Nissan CVTS are the worst. If that is okay, Im in line to buy this.

My SR has paddles

get a Kia Stinger... anyway can only get the 4wd model here in cdn .

The AWD system on the legacy is vastly superior

Hi Alex, I would like to make a business case to folks @ Nissan. Why don't they do SR version like they did in 2016-2018 Maxima. Hear me out. A sport tuned suspension, paddle sifters, cloth bucket seats, 19" rims, Premium sound system, Sunroof and VC Turbo with AWD. There is no need for 360 camera, leather seats and other extra. If they can do this and keep the price comparable to SL model I personally believe this car will sell like a hot cake. I currently own 2018 Nissan Maxima SR. And I wish it had AWD. I test drive this new Altima and compared to Maxima Altima CVT felt slow slugish. What are your thoughts? Also please let me know if you think that what I am proposing is a good idea?

camry best in class

Too bad they don't offer the AWD in the 2-liter turbo.

The problem with Nissan though is their CVT crap transmissions that is what really hurts Nissan or those cvts they have so many problems with their CVTs so much so I just avoid Nissan cars like the plague. I do own a Nissan vehicle but it's a Titan pickup truck and it's been good but the car's I know so many people with him and they have around 90,000 miles on their cars and the transmissions go out those are ones with cvts. So unfortunately no matter how good this car is it's the transmission that's keeping me from looking further.

Let's hear all the cvt comments

Canadians don't even have the option to get a 2.0T

Sedans look so similar nowadays

I test drove this.The CVT transmission is absolute trash.

Stinter

I like it but too expensive

Nissan found a good front facial design. If they can keep up reliability race, they would beat Toyota.

If only Nissan were more reliable

That’s funny! The current temperature north of Montreal right now is 29° 🤔 He says it’s -26° and he’s wearing a light jacket, lol

Oh Canada! Burrrrrrr. #MtlOldStompingGrounds #JeMeSouviens

the cvt will be destroyed by 30k second transmission will be at 60k... the engine replaced at 100k.. this car sucks dont buy

CVT, RUN! when you hear this word.

Just stopped in to say LOL 30 MPG.

You can’t get the awd with the new turbo engine so... I’ll pass

Nissan dropped the ball with AWD crap. For starters just put a REAL transmission and natural aspirated engine in the dam car.

Nissan spends more money on concepts and gimmicks than any of there real vehicles and it shows. What a sad company has become. CVT everything and add cheapness is there new motto. Interior reminds me of my Malibu re talk I had last week with that awful wood thing. Personally I'd just wait for the Mazda 3 AWD if AWD was a requirement

Over priced pile of shit... NO Sale.

30 MPG!? Eeeewwww. Get a toyota Rav-4 Hybrid instead. :^)