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SAFETY | 7 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
'Good,' frontal offset; 'good,' side impact; 'acceptable,' rear; 'acceptable,' roof strength
IIHS
Four stars overall; four stars frontal; five stars side
NHTSA
The Altima sedan and Coupe models get top 'good' scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in frontal and side impact tests, but earn only 'acceptable' for rear impact and roof strength. And in the new, revised NCAP testing from the federal government and introduced for 2011, the Altima sedan earns four stars overall, including four stars in frontal impact and five stars for side protection.
Front, side, and curtain airbags, along with electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes, are now all standard across the line, along with active head restraints that should help reduce the chance of whiplash.
Conclusion
The 2011 Nissan Altima doesn't have class-leading safety ratings, but it does include all the features shoppers expect.
