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Nissan Altima
The Altima is a rather unremarkable midsized sedan. That said,
it’s a competitive car that gets the job done. It delivers on room,
fuel economy, and user-friendliness. But the driving experience is
bland, falling short on handling agility, and the seemingly pliant ride
isn’t adept at absorbing all types of bumps. The standard 2.5-liter
engine provides decent acceleration, and the car gets a commend-
able 31 mpg overall. With that engine, buyers can opt for all-wheel
drive but not with the uplevel, more powerful 2.0-liter turbo engine.
The car is relatively quiet. The cabin is roomy, if a bit too low for easy
access. Controls are very easy to use, and both Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay are compatible. To its credit, standard safety systems
include automatic emergency braking.Overall Score 76
Predicted Reliability 03
Owner Satisfaction 03
Road-Test Score 81
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 04Base Price: $24,000-$35,750
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: Edition One, Platinum, S,
SL, SR, SV
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (248 hp);
2.5-liter 4 (188 hp)
Transmissions: CVTLength (in.)..................... 193
Width (in.) ......................73
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) ..................111
Weight (lb.) ..................3,240
% weight front/rear ...........61/39Max. Load (lb.) ................900
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 15
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NRRegular or premium
CR overall mpg ..................31 Average16 17 18
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03Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
This shortened version of the Outlander has less rear-seat room and
cargo space. Despite the name, when it comes to driving it’s not
exactly a sporty SUV. Handling isn’t that nimble, and acceleration
is just adequate. In addition to the 2.0-liter engine, a more powerful
2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is available. The Sport’s choppy ride
and very noisy cabin further detract from the driving experience.
Still, it has a commanding seating position, as well as passenger and
cargo versatility. Top-trim all-wheel-drive versions can get expensive
enough that the Outlander Sport starts to compete with better SUVs.
Recent updates include a redesigned steering wheel, a new 6.1-inch
infotainment display, and new fabric for the seats.Overall Score NA
Predicted Reliability 04
Owner Satisfaction 02
Road-Test Score NA
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.Base Price: $20,945-$26,545
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: ES, GT, SE
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 (148 hp); 2.4-liter
4 (168 hp)
Transmissions: 5-speed manual; CVTLength (in.)..................... 169
Width (in.) ......................70
Height (in.) ......................64
Wheelbase (in.) .................105
Weight (lb.) ..................3,290
% weight front/rear ...........59/41Max. Load (lb.) .................825
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............. 25.5
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NRRegular
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