Altima in the Market

Though it's subtle, Nissan's redesign of the Altima — its most popular model and the sixth-best-selling car in the U.S. last year — is significant, which is nothing less than what was needed in the intensely competitive midsize sedan segment. There's not a deal breaker in the Altima for us, which makes it easy to recommend if you're shopping for a car to satisfy your split selves — the part of you that needs a responsible family sedan, along with the selfish part that wants an entertaining, sporty car.

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    Safety
    All-disc antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist are standard. Side-impact airbags and side curtain-type airbags that protect outboard occupants in all three rows ...

    Map lights
    Map lights Push the light lens to turn the map light on or off. The map light control switch has three positions: ON 1 , DOOR 2 and OFF 3 . The light 4 (if so equipped) will illuminate when t ...

    Using the system
    Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. Depress the brake pedal with firm steady pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The ABS will operate to prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer the v ...