2022 Nissan Altima SR

The 2022 Altima is Nissan's midsize sedan, slotting between the compact Sentra and the full-size Maxima in the brand's car lineup. It goes up against the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Hyundai Sonata in the fiercely competitive midsize sedan class. The Altima handles competently with responsive steering, though the continuously variable transmission dulls the driving experience compared to rivals with traditional automatics. Inside, the Altima offers comfortable, supportive seats and a straightforward dashboard, but some competitors use richer cabin materials. The SR is the sporty pick among Altimas, with 19-inch wheels and a firmer suspension tune that the S and SV trims skip. Its 2.5L I4 makes 188 horsepower routed through a CVT with paddle shifters, and it returns 31 mpg combined. The SR's monotube rear shocks give it sharper body control than the SV or SL, though the ride is stiffer as a result.