2014 Nissan Altima 2.5

The Altima is Nissan's mid-size sedan, the one that goes up against the Camry and Accord in America's most crowded car class. It's a smooth, easy commuter with a comfortable ride, and the steering is light enough that you'll feel relaxed in traffic. Inside, the cabin is roomy for four adults, and the trunk is genuinely big for the class, so it handles family duty well. A few owners mention minor interior trim loosening and occasional transmission oddities, but most report years of trouble-free miles. The 2.5 is the base Altima, so you get the same comfortable cabin and big trunk as the SV but with manual air conditioning and steel wheels instead of alloys. The easy-recline cloth seats and light steering make long commutes pleasantly effortless, which is the whole point of this trim.