The all-new 2019
Altima comes equipped with all-wheel drive as standard in Canada. Nissan Canada
is hoping the 2019 Altima will provide an alternative to crossovers and SUVs,
in addition to luring buyers who want all-wheel drive but prefer a more
traditional sedan. In the United States, the new Altima offers all-wheel drive
as an option.
Interestingly, none
of the Altima’s main competitors, which include the Toyota Camry, Mazda6,
Chevrolet Malibu and Honda Accord, offer all-wheel drive. The only sedan in the
segment that comes with standard AWD is the Subaru Legacy.
Unlike the United
States, in Canada, the 2019 Altima doesn’t offer the 2.0-liter
VC-Turbo four-cylinder gasoline engine as an option, because it’s not available
with all-wheel drive. Instead, all Altima models sold in Canada feature the
188-hp 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder unit.
The 2019 Nissan
Altima starts at CAD 29,793 (including destination) in Canada, making it only
slightly more expensive than its rivals.
