2002 Nissan Altima 2.5SL review from North America

So far so good. Build quality is exceptional and I don't anticipate any problems for a long time.

Very quick 4 cylinder (180-hp, 181-torque). Looks sharp for a bulky car. The car loves hills and has excellent low end acceleration. Passing at high speeds is mediocre, but this may be due to the 4-speed automatic transmission. Leather seats are thick and comfortable. Interior is vast. Back seats have as much room as the front. Truck space is incredible. Good fuel economy for a large 4-banger. Suspension is tight enough to take high speed corners. No problem bringing this rather large vehicle to 200km/h. In fact, you probably won't notice you've reached that speed. If you are considering buying this car, get the 3.5 V6 (240hp). It's a friggin' rocket and a great way to kill yourself or terrorize the wife and kids. To sum up, the new Altima is currently the best sedan for the money.