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Nissan Altima Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2026 Nissan Altima is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2026):

The Nissan Altima is offered in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

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Nissan Altima Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L28
2026Config 2 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L30
2025Config 1 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L30
2025Config 2 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31
2025Config 3 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L28
2024Config 1 of 4Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S8)4 2.0L29
2024Config 2 of 4Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L29
2024Config 3 of 4Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L30
2024Config 4 of 4Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31
2023Config 1 of 4Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S8)4 2.0L29
2023Config 2 of 4Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31
2023Config 3 of 4Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L29
2023Config 4 of 4Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L30
2022Config 1 of 6Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S8)4 2.0L29
2022Config 2 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31
2022Config 3 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L32
2022Config 4 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31
2022Config 5 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L30
2022Config 6 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L29
2021Config 1 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L29
2021Config 2 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31
2021Config 3 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L32
2021Config 4 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L29
2021Config 5 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L29
2021Config 6 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31
2020Config 1 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L29
2020Config 2 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L30
2020Config 3 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L32
2020Config 4 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31
2020Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L29
2019Config 1 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L29
2019Config 2 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L32
2019Config 3 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31
2019Config 4 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L30
2019Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L29
2018Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)4 2.5L30
2018Config 2 of 3Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)6 3.5L26
2018Config 3 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31
2017Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)4 2.5L30
2017Config 2 of 3Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)6 3.5L26
2017Config 3 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31
2016Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)4 2.5L30
2016Config 2 of 3Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)6 3.5L26
2016Config 3 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31
2015Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)6 3.5L26
2015Config 2 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L31

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Nissan Altima data analysis

How to read this Nissan Altima data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Nissan Altima record we hold for this measurement — 46 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Nissan Altima figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Nissan Altima record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Altima Drivetrain

Is the Nissan Altima front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Nissan Altima is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Nissan Altima come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Nissan Altima. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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