Nissan Altima Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Nissan Altima uses Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AV-S8), Automatic (AV-S7) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Nissan Altima comes with Automatic (variable gear ratios).
Nissan Altima Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Nissan Altima have?
The Nissan Altima is offered with Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AV-S8), Automatic (AV-S7) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Nissan Altima come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Nissan Altima in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.