QUALITY | 7 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
Inside, the Altima's quietness and all-around visibility impressed. The same can't be said of rear passenger leg room
Motor Trend
the hybrid is the least sporty of the range but feels the most luxurious as it wafts down the road in near silence
Car and Driver
The relatively low rear-seat cushion, for example, forces longer-legged passengers to ride with their knees in the air.
Edmunds
Though the (Coupe's) front seats slide well forward, it still takes mild acrobatics to get back there.
Chicago Tribune
Though the car is quiet enough, the ride can get a touch rough because of the relatively stiff suspension setup.
AutoWeek
Coupes give up several inches of useful cabin space and are quite a bit tighter in back, with headroom scarce. Trunk space is plentiful, too, with fold-forward seats (on all but the Hybrid model) to accommodate larger items (though they don't fold flat), and the glovebox is huge. The instrument panel in either model has the intimate look and feel of a sports coupe without seeming tight, and controls are close at hand.
Our only lingering complaint is that the tactility of the controls leaves something to be desired, as does the plethora of hard, drab plastics. Ride quality tends to be good, though a bit on the firm side, in any of the sedan models; the Coupe's shorter wheelbase can make the ride slightly more pitchy, however. Road noise is a little more noticeable in Coupes and V-6 models, both of which have lower-profile tires.
Conclusion
Back-seat space is far from class-leading in the Altima, but the interior is comfortable and straightforward overall.
