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COPYRIGHT 2002 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.
With its first major redesign, the Altima has been transformed from a reliable but bland and uninteresting also-ran into a car that competes with the best in this class. It now boasts generous accommodations, a punchy and refined powertrain, fairly nimble and secure handling, a pleasant ride, and a quiet cabin. Compared with the others in this group, however, some of the interior plastics look and feel cheap. Overall, the Altima is a good choice that scored very close to the Accord.
THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
The Altima rides well but lacks the superb isolation of the Passat and Camry; a full load can improve the ride slightly. The cabin is...
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