The Altima looks good from the outside and maintains a more conservative look than its slightly larger and more expensive sibling. The Altima is the next best-looking thanks to its headlights and distinct grille. The Altima can be powered by a standard 182-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The Altima offers decent, if not inspiring, performance. It moved away from stoplights well enough in city driving, and on the highway it kicked down to lower gear ratios to make passes pretty easy. Steering is acceptable. It’s not so light that it feels disconnected from the car and it’s easy to turn at low speeds. The ride is good.